Episode 192 - Uncovering Marc Singer: His Hollywood Journey, From The Beastmaster to V and Beyond - Part 2
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Castbox The conversation with Marc Singer continues on Hollywood Obsessed! In Part 2, Tony Miros goes deeper behind the scenes of the films and television shows that made Singer a beloved action, fantasy, and sci-fi star. And if you thought making “The Beastmaster” was an adventure, wait until you hear what happened when Marc had to share the screen with a very unpredictable—and very large—co-star!
Marc takes us back to the making of “The Beastmaster,” revealing what it was really like working with the film's animals, including the magnificent tiger who became one of his most memorable scene partners. He also reflects on the extreme conditions of filming, his friendships with Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, John Amos, and stunt legend Chuck Bail, and why he believes the movie connected so strongly with audiences and has remained a cult favorite decades later.
Then it's on to “V” and the iconic role of Mike Donovan. Marc explains how his experience on “The Beastmaster” helped prepare him for the role, shares the surprising story of how he actually landed the part, and reflects on the deeper themes that gave the original “V” such extraordinary impact. He also looks back at working with Faye Grant, Jane Badler, Robert Englund and the rest of the unforgettable cast—and the lasting connection he developed with “V” fans around the world.
And there’s much more! Marc discusses his memorable season of “Dallas,” including working with Larry Hagman, his experience on “The Young and the Restless,” the demands of performing action on screen, and what it was like watching “The Beastmaster” and “V” return in new forms years later. He also reveals what it meant to return to those worlds—and why meeting fans at conventions has become such a meaningful experience. It’s another candid, fascinating journey through Marc Singer’s extraordinary Hollywood career—and one you won't want to miss!
MARC SINGER
Marc Singer began his television career in 1974 on the short-lived “Planet of the Apes” series. He went on to make guest appearances on shows including “Barnaby Jones,” “Hawaii Five-O,” and “The Rookies,” before landing prominent roles in television movies such as “The Taming of the Shrew,” “Something for Joey,” and “Roots: The Next Generations.” His first feature film was 1978’s “Go Tell the Spartans,” followed by “If You Could See What I Hear” in 1982.
Singer’s breakthrough came that same year when he starred as Dar in the action-adventure fantasy “The Beastmaster.” He became even more widely known as journalist Mike Donovan in the groundbreaking 1983 miniseries “V,” its sequel “V: The Final Battle,” and the subsequent television series. Throughout the 1980s and beyond, he continued working steadily in film and television, with appearances on “Dallas,” “The Twilight Zone,” “The Hitchhiker,” “Murder, She Wrote,” and “Simon & Simon.” He also voiced Man-Bat in “Batman: The Animated Series” and returned to the Beastmaster role in “Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time.”
Beyond his screen work, Singer has maintained a connection to classical theater, performing with the American Conservatory Theater in productions including “The Taming of the Shrew” and “Cyrano de Bergerac.” He later appeared as Lars Tremont in the 2011 “V” reboot and had a recurring role as General Matthew Shrieve on “Arrow.” More recent credits include the Netflix series “AJ and the Queen,” demonstrating that after decades in the business, Marc Singer continues to bring his talent and versatility to audiences across film and television.
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Actor Marc Singer was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Oregon. The son of symphony conductor Jacques Singer and concert pianist Leslie Wright, he grew up surrounded by music and the arts. His early exposure to theater sparked an interest in acting, which he eventually pursued professionally.
Singer began his television career in 1974 as Dalton on the short-lived “Planet of the Apes” series. He went on to make guest appearances on shows including “Barnaby Jones,” “Hawaii Five-O,” and “The Rookies,” before landing prominent roles in television movies such as “The Taming of the Shrew,” “Something for Joey,” and “Roots: The Next Generations.” His first feature film was 1978’s “Go Tell the Spartans,” followed by “If You Could See What I Hear” in 1982.
Singer’s breakthrough came that same year when he starred as Dar in the action-adventure fantasy “The Beastmaster.” He became even more widely known as journalist Mike Donovan in the groundbreaking 1983 miniseries “V,” its sequel “V: The Final Battle,” and the subsequent television series. Throughout the 1980s and beyond, he continued working steadily in film and television, with appearances on “Dallas,” “The Twilight Zone,” “The Hitchhiker,” “Murder, She Wrote,” and “Simon & Simon.” He also voiced Man-Bat in “Batman: The Animated Series” and returned to the Beastmaster role in “Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time.”
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