Marc Lawrence

Marc Lawrence, an American character actor, carved a decades-long career out of his pock-marked visage and brooding New York street-speak, making him an ideal fit for the roles of gangsters and mobsters. From his early days alongside John Garfield in 1930s theatre and films to his later appearances in James Bond and Marathon Man, Lawrence's distinctive presence was unmistakable. However, his political affiliations with the Communist Party and testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee led to a period of exile in Europe. Upon returning to the United States, he resumed his familiar role as a dependable heavy in Hollywood's underworld dramas.