Acting
Marcus Gilbert
Marcus Gilbert (born on July 29, 1958) is an accomplished British actor recognized for his performances in Jilly Cooper's television adaptation of Riders and the cult classic Army of Darkness (also known as Evil Dead 3).
Since beginning his film career in 1984, Gilbert has featured in a variety of movies, including A Hazard of Hearts (1987), A Ghost in Monte Carlo (1990), Biggles (1986), Rambo III (1988), and Legacy (1990). His work extends to television and advertisements as well. A notable stage performance includes his portrayal of the young Viscount Goring in Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband, which he performed with the Middle Ground Theatre Company during their national tour in 2000. In 2006, he took on the role of Jordan Power in the world premiere of Starry Starry Night at The Mill at Sonning.
After completing his training at the Mountview Theatre School, where he graduated in 1981, Gilbert co-founded the original Odyssey Theatre Company, which brought contemporary classic productions to schools across London. His career also included stints at the Dundee Repertory Theatre and the Library Theatre in Manchester. He has appeared in over 50 commercials, including the award-winning Lee Jeans advertisement titled Mean Jeans, directed by Willi Patterson.
In addition to acting, Gilbert operates his own film production company, Touch The Sky Productions. During a documentary project focused on his 2004 ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro, he visited the Arusha Children's Trust in Tanzania and filmed an appeal for the organization.
