Mark York
Mark York | |
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Born | Arcanum, Ohio, U.S. | November 27, 1965
Died | May 19, 2021 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. | (aged 55)
Nationality | American |
Other names | Marcus A. York |
Occupation | Actor |
Mark York (November 27, 1965 – May 19, 2021), also known as Marcus A. York, was an American actor best known for his role as Billy Merchant in NBC's The Office. He also had roles in CSI: NY, 8 Simple Rules, and A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001).
Early life
Mark York, also known as Marcus A. York, was born on November 27, 1965, in
Career
York was best known for his role as Billy Merchant, the no-nonsense building manager for the Scranton business park, in NBC's The Office and appeared in four episodes.[8][9][3] He first played Merchant in the twelfth episode of the second season entitled "The Injury", and later reprised the role in that season's finale episode "Casino Night".[4] After his portrayal of the character, York received several positive fan letters, who praised his performance as the straight man in a hectic work environment.[9] He reprised the role in two further episodes: "Fun Run" and "Dream Team".[4][10]
York also had roles in CSI: NY, 8 Simple Rules, Passions, Mind of Mencia, Six Feet Under and an uncredited appearance in A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001).[4][2][6][3][11] He has appeared in independent films such as A Man in the Dark, An Unchanged Melody, and Wounded Rose, along with television advertisements for companies like AT&T and Verizon.[11]
York spoke of the need for more acting roles for people in wheelchairs. "If they're not in the script, the casting director doesn't have balls enough to cast someone in a wheel chair," he said. "It's a character type that's not written for a lot, and they don't reflect true America – 20 percent of Americans have one or more disabilities, but yet 0.05 percent speaking roles on television reflect that community."[12]
Personal life
From 1988 until his death, York had been a
He died on May 19, 2021, aged 55, at
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2004 | 8 Simple Rules | Construction Guy | Episode: "Daddy's Girl" | [4] |
2006–2009 | The Office | Billy Merchant | Four episodes: "The Injury", "Casino Night", "Fun Run", "Dream Team" | [3] |
2006 | CSI: NY | Richard Keith | Episode: "Love Run Cold" | [4] |
Film
Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref(s) |
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1997 | Going All the Way | Soldier with Tom | Uncredited | [7] |
2001 | A.I. Artificial Intelligence | Flesh Fair | Uncredited | [4] |
2007 | Fighting Words | Big Al | [15] |
References
- ^ Young, Julius (May 24, 2021). "'The Office' actor, Marcus A. York, dead at 55". Fox News. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "'The Office' actor Mark York dies aged 55". The Independent. May 25, 2021. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Jett, Jennifer (May 25, 2021). "Mark York, Actor on 'The Office,' Dies at 55". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "The Office stars pay tribute to Billy Merchant actor Mark York following his death aged 55". Radio Times. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- Newspapers.com.
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- ^ Complex. Archivedfrom the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Benet, Lorenzo (March 14, 2010). "The Office Star's Own Health-Care Reform Mission". People. Archived from the original on November 20, 2012. Retrieved June 16, 2012.
- E! Online. May 25, 2021. Archivedfrom the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cotton, Karen (August 23, 2010). "Win a trip to Hollywood and the set of "The Office" - Marcus A. York, a recurring actor on the show, is offering fans a chance to visit the set for a good cause". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. p. D1.
- ^ "Mark York, Known for His Role as Billy Merchant on The Office, Dead at 55". People. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ Ferme, Antonio (May 25, 2021). "Mark York, Who Played Billy Merchant in 'The Office,' Dies at 55". Variety. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "'The Office' actor Mark York dies at 55". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
External links
- Mark York at IMDb