Mark Lester

A young Mark Lester rises from rags to riches as the titular Oliver in the iconic 1968 musical, but as fame fades, he must navigate the challenges of growing up in the spotlight and reinvent himself beyond the silver screen.

Born

1876

Died

1957

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In short · Acted for 10 decades — 29 credits.

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Biography

Mark Lester is an English former child actor who appeared in British and European films during the 1960s and 1970s. He became well known for portraying the title character in the 1968 film *Oliver!*, a musical adaptation of Lionel Bart's stage production, which in turn was based on Charles Dickens' novel *Oliver Twist*. Throughout his career, Lester also appeared in several British television series. In 1977, he starred in *The Prince and the Pauper*, an international action-adventure film, after which he left acting. In the 1980s, he undertook further training and became an osteopath specializing in sports injuries.

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