Mark Lester

Mark attended stage school in London, England as a young child and made his film debut in The Counterfeit Constable (1964) at the age of six. He made countless TV appearances and became very well known in England. Worldwide fame developed as a result of his portrayal of a stuttering child in Our Mother's House (1967). Producers ofOliver! (1968) auditioned 250 child actors for the title role and finally chose him. Many roles for TV, film and stage followed. His last major film was The Prince and the Pauper(1977).

Acted Movies

Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? (1972)

Director: Curtis Harrington

Writers: Jimmy Sangster,

Cast: Chloe Franks, Hugh Griffith, Judy Cornwell, Lionel Jeffries, Mark Lester, Michael Gothard, Pat Heywood, Ralph Richardson, Rosalie Crutchley, Shelley Winters,

Melody (1971)

Director: Waris Hussein

Writers: Alan Parker,

Cast: Ashley Knight, Billy Franks, Camille Davis, Colin Barrie, Craig Marriott, Jack Wild, Mark Lester, Peter Walton, Tracy Hyde, William Vanderpuye,

Oliver! (1968)

Director: Carol Reed

Writers: Vernon Harris,

Cast: Harry Secombe, Hylda Baker, Jack Wild, Joseph O'Conor, Mark Lester, Megs Jenkins, Oliver Reed, Peggy Mount, Ron Moody, Shani Wallis,