Mark Lester
Mark Lester | |
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Lester in 1975 | |
| Born | Mark A. Letzer 11 July 1958 Oxford, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, osteopath, acupuncturist |
| Years active | 1964–1977 (actor) |
| Spouse(s) | Jane (1993–2005, divorced) Lisa (2006–2009) |
| Children | 4 |
Mark Lester (born Mark A. Letzer; 11 July 1958) is an English former child actor who starred in a number of British and European films in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1968 he played the title role in the film Oliver!, a musical version of the stage production by Lionel Bart based on Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist. Lester also made several appearances in a number of British television series. In 1977, after appearing in the all-star international action adventure film The Prince and the Pauper, he retired from acting. In the 1980s, he trained as an osteopath specialising in sports injuries.