Arthur Marks

Born: 1927-08-02

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Arthur Ronald Marks (August 2, 1927 – November 13, 2019) was an American film and television director, writer, producer and distributor best known for his work in the blaxploitation genre, directing films such as Bonnie's Kids, Detroit 9000, Friday Foster, Bucktown, The Monkey Hu$tle and J. D.'s Revenge. He also directed and produced numerous episodes of the American legal drama Perry Mason, as well as episodes of Starsky & Hutch, Mannix, I Spy, My Friend Tony, The Dukes of Hazzard, Steve Canyon, and Young Daniel Boone.

Known For

Putney Swope
The Roommates
The Centerfold Girls
Friday Foster
Bonnie's Kids
Linda Lovelace for President
Jungle Jim
Bucktown
Class of '74
Detroit 9000

Top Movie Credits

Putney Swope Lighting Design
The Centerfold Girls Executive In Charge Of Production
Jungle Jim Assistant Director
Bucktown Director