Mark Lester

Biography

Mark Lester was born on July 11, 1958, in Oxford, England, to a family of actors. He began his acting career at six, landing small roles in British television series and later making his film debut in "The Counterfeit Constable" (1964). His breakthrough role came as Oliver Twist in the 1968 musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, followed by notable performances in "Oliver!" (1968), "Crossed Swords" (1977), and "Our Mother's House" (1967).