Guy Marks

Guy Marks (31 October 1923 — 28 November 1987 [imdb name|name=Guy Marks|id=0548840] ) was an American comedian and impressionist.

He was born Mario Scarpo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marks was married and divorced several times, and had two brothers and five sisters.

Career

Marks was best known for appearances on American television series in the 1960s, particularly "Dick Van Dyke" and "Merv Griffin" shows. He also appeared in a number of films, including "Peeper", "Train Ride to Hollywood" and "Don't Miss the Boat". He was featured as the American Indian "Pink Cloud" in the 1967 ABC comedy Western, "Rango", starring Tim Conway.

He attracted international attention with the surprise novelty hit song "Loving You Has Made Me Bananas" (also remembered by its lyric "Your red scarf matches your eyes"), recorded in May 1968, but parodying the medleys and other popular music conventions of the big band era. A re-release did similarly well in 1978, reaching number 25 in the UK Singles Chart.

Marks continued to perform into the 1980s, featuring in the sitcom "You Again?" as Harry, his last significant role.

He died on 28 November 1987, in Brigantine, New Jersey at the age of sixty-four.

Discography

Album

*"Loving You Has Made Me Bananas" (1968)

ingle

*"Loving You Has Made Me Bananas" (1968); re-issued (1978)

References

External links

* [http://www.dougmacaulay.com/kingspud/sel_by_actor_index_2.php?actor_first=Guy&actor_last=Marks Guy Marks mini biography site]