Mark Blankfield

Mark Blankfield was a talented American actor and comedian, born on May 8, 1950, in Pasadena, Texas. He embarked on his acting journey in the early 1980s, quickly making a name for himself on various television programs. His notable appearances included roles in iconic shows such as *Taxi*, *Night Court*, and *The Nutt House*. He was a prominent cast member on the sketch comedy series *Fridays* and had a memorable recurring role on the long-running soap opera *Days of Our Lives*. His television repertoire expanded further with guest appearances in *Sledge Hammer!*, *Arrested Development*, *The Mindy Project*, and the HBO Max series *Made for Love*.

Blankfield's film career took off with his role in *The Incredible Shrinking Woman* (1981), followed by appearances in several other feature films, including *Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again* (1982), *The Jerk, Too* (1984), and *The Secret of My Success* (1987). He gained particular acclaim for his portrayals of Blinkin, one of Robin Hood's Merry Men, in *Robin Hood: Men in Tights* (1993), and Martin, a vampire hunter, in *Dracula: Dead and Loving It* (1995). Throughout his career, Blankfield was a proud member of both the Actors' Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild. He was married to actress Brandis Kemp from 1972 until 1987, and they welcomed one son together. Mark Blankfield passed away on March 20, 2024, at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and memorable performances.