Mark Slade Biography

Mark Slade is a popular American actor, artist, and author, specifically remembered for his portrayal of Billy Blue Cannon on the NBC Western television series, The High Chaparral.

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10 Quick Facts About Mark Slade

1. Name: Mark Van Blarcom Slade
2. Age: 83 Years (2022)
3. Birthday: 1 May
4. Zodiac Sign: Taurus
5. Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 m)
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Actor, Artist, Author
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: To be updated
10. Net worth: $7 million

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Mark Slade Age

Slade is 83 years old as of 2022, he was born on 1 May 1939, in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 1 May every year and his birth sign is Taurus.

Mark Slade Height

Slade stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 m) tall and he has moderate weight.

Mark Slade Education

He enrolled in Worcester Academy in 1956 with the motive of becoming an artist. Subsequently, he filled in for a sick classmate by playing the role of an English professor in the play The Male Animal, he chose to study acting. Slade went to New York City to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, supporting himself by working at the 21 Club.

Mark Slade Family

Slade was born and raised by his parents in Salem, Massachusetts. He is the son of Elinor (née Van Blarcom), his mother, and William A. Slade Jr., his father. William is a Boston businessman and watercolor artist.

Slade grew up in the Danvers along with his two sisters and a brother. His parents divorced when he was 13, and his stepfather, Esmond R. Crowley Jr., became a valuable influence on his life.

Mark Slade Wife

Slade is married to his lovely wife, Melinda Riccilli, the pair did their wedding in 1968. They are blessed with two sons Morgan and Mitchel.

Mark Slade Net Worth

Slade has an estimated net worth of $7 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor, Artist, and Author. Through his various sources of income, Slade has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Mark Slade Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mark Slade.

Mark Slade Wiki

• Full Names: Mark Van Blarcom Slade
• Popular As: Actor
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor, Artist, Author
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Mark Slade Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 81yrs (2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus
• Date of Birth: May 1, 1939
• Place of Birth: Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.A
• Birthday: 1 May

Mark Slade Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5feet 10 inches (1.77m).
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Not Available
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Mark Slade Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): William A. Slade
• Mother: Elinor (née Van Blarcom)
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): 3
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Melinda Riccilli
• Children:  Sons ( Morgan, Mitchel)

Mark Slade Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1 million dollars
• Salary: To be updated
• Source of Income: Actor

Mark Slade House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Mark Slade Actor

Slade began his career on the Broadway stage appearing in the Josh Logan-directed play, There Was a Little Girl, Jane Fonda’s first Broadway play. He then earned a role in the 1961 film Splendor in the Grass, directed by Elia Kazan and filmed in upstate New York. In the early 1960s, he moved to the West Coast, where he was cast as Seaman Jimmy “Red” Smith in the feature film Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961).

Despite his character being killed in the movie version, Irwin Allen brought Slade back for the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV series) on ABC. He was cast in 1964 as a new character, Seaman Malone. He was hence the only one of six actors to have been cast in both the film and television versions of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.

He appeared only in the first half of the first season because he departed to become a semi-regular, Eddie, in the CBS sitcom, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., starring Jim Nabors. Slade appeared in eight episodes of Gomer Pyle, all of which were aired during the first half of the first season. He was cast in three episodes of the NBC education drama, Mr. Novak, starring James Franciscus in the title role.

His first television role was as Stu Walters in the 1961 episode “Deadline” of the ABC sitcom, My Three Sons, starring Fred MacMurray.In 1963, he was cast in the episode “A Girl Named Amy” of Jack Lord’s ABC series, Stoney Burke, a rodeo adventure series. In 1964, he guest-starred in “The Enormous Fist” episode of “Rawhide” opposite Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood. That year, he also appeared as the title character Michael Manning, alias Michael Da Vinci, in the Perry Mason episode, “The Case of the Careless Kidnapper”.

In the 1965–1966 television season, Slade played Radioman Patrick Hollis in the NBC sitcom, The Wackiest Ship in the Army. In 1966, at the age of 27, he obtained one of his most memorable parts, as Billy Blue Cannon, the blond-haired, blue-eyed son of the ranch patriarch, John Cannon (Leif Erickson) on The High Chaparral, set in the Arizona Territory. The series aired for four seasons. In the same year, he was cast in an episode of the western TV series Bonanza as Jud Rickman.

He went on to play Taylor Reed in the 1973 film Salty and reprised his role in the syndicated adventure series Salty (1974–1975). Slade’s acting career continued into the early 1990s. He made more than 300 appearances on stage, on screen, and on television. Slade won international recognition and numerous awards for his efforts: the Belgian Viewers Award, the Bambi, the Bravo Golden Otto, and the Western Heritage Award.

Mark Slade Artwork

As an artist, Slade’s illustrations, comic strips, caricatures, and political cartoons have run in different newspapers, magazines, and prominent publications around the world. His collaboration with producer/writer Danny Arnold (Barney Miller television series) resulted in the long-running comic strip, “Howard and Friends”.A number of his later works done in oils and graphite, as well as his hand-pulled prints, are held in private collections.

Mark Slade High Chaparral

Slade is specifically remembered for his role as Billy Blue Cannon on the NBC Western television series, The High Chaparral. The High Chaparral television series, was broadcasted on NBC from 1967 to 1971. It was an American Western action-adventure drama set in the 1870s. It starred Cameron Mitchell and Leif Erickson.

The series was produced by Xanadu Productions in association with NBC Productions and was created by David Dortort, who had formerly created Bonanza for the network. The theme song was authored and conducted by Bonanza scorer David Rose, who as well scored the two-hour pilot.

Mark Slade Movies and Tv Shows

• The High Chaparral 1967 – 1971
• Salty 1973
• The Wackiest Ship in the Army 1965 – 1966
• Invisible Strangler 1984
• Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea 1961

• Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. 1964 – 1969
• Message to My Daughter 1973
• Benji 1974
• Flashpoint 1984
• Splendor in the Grass 1961

• 13 West Street 1962
• The Rookies 1972 – 1976
• Merrill’s Marauders 1962
• The Wild Wild West 1965 – 1969
• Drag Racer

• The Return of the Mod Squad
• Happening ’68 1968 – 1969
• Waikiki 1980
• Salty, der Seelöwe
• Invisible Man

Mark Slade Books

• Pirate’s Prize
• Strange Corridors
• Slavegirl from the Office
• Yardbird
• A Slavegirl for the Sheik

• Nightside
• Pirates Prize 2
• Hangin’ with the Truth
• Slavegirl from Suburbia

• Fast Track to Slavery
• Lucy
• Lianna Enslaved
• Island of the Slave Girls

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Mark Slade Contacts

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