15 Facts About Mark Slade

Mark Van Blarcom Slade was born on May 1,1939 and is an American actor, artist, and author, particularly remembered for his role of Billy Blue Cannon on the NBC Western television series The High Chaparral.

Mark Slade's parents divorced when he was 13, and his stepfather, Esmond R Crowley Jr.

Mark Slade began his career on the Broadway stage appearing in the play There Was a Little Girl, directed by Joshua Logan; it was Jane Fonda's first Broadway play.

Mark Slade then earned a role in the 1961 film Splendor in the Grass, directed by Elia Kazan and filmed in upstate New York.

Mark Slade was cast in 1964 as a new character, Seaman Malone.

Mark Slade was hence the only one of six actors to have been cast in both the film and television versions of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.

Mark Slade appeared only in the first half of the first season because he departed to become a semi-regular, Eddie, in the CBS sitcom Gomer Pyle, USM.

Mark Slade appeared in eight episodes of Gomer Pyle, all of which were aired during the first half of the first season.

Mark Slade was cast in three episodes of the NBC education drama Mr Novak, starring James Franciscus in the title role.

Mark Slade went on to play Taylor Reed in the 1973 film Salty and reprised his role in the syndicated adventure series Salty.

Mark Slade made more than 300 appearances on stage, screen, and television.

Mark Slade won international recognition and numerous awards for his efforts: the Belgian Viewers Award, the Bambi, the Bravo Golden Otto, and the Western Heritage Award.

In December, 2014, Mark Slade published a companion book, Someone's Story, that takes the reader on an emotional journey through those brief moments when one can feel another's life.

Mark Slade's newest novel, "Don't Call Me Slye", released November 2024, is a story that begins with an ending that moves to a new beginning.

Mark Slade is currently living in Northern California, where he continues the pursuit of his artistic endeavors.