Mark Herron
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Mark Herron was an American
actor best known as the fourth husband of singer and actress Judy Garland
. He appeared in films such as Federico Fellini
's 8½
and Eye of the Cat
.
Fans of the cable TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000
may recall his performance in the film Girl in Gold Boots
, in which he portrayed the greasy nightclub owner Leo McCabe.
Gerald Clarke
, in his biography of Garland, Get Happy (2000) and in an interview about the book, reported that Herron had an affair with Tallulah Bankhead
prior to meeting Garland. Biographies of Garland by David Shipman and Garland's daughter Lorna Luft
-- Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir
(1998) -- categorically state that Herron was gay
.
Garland put Herron to work as producer of her two London Palladium
concerts with her daughter Liza Minnelli
in 1964 as well as some personal appearances in Canada in 1965.
Aside from providing biographer Gerold Frank information for his biography titled Judy (1975), Herron remained silent on the topic of Garland. He continued acting, often appearing in summer stock productions.
Herron died of cancer in 1996, aged 67.
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actor best known as the fourth husband of singer and actress Judy Garland
Judy Garland
Judy Garland was an American actress and singer. Through a career that spanned 45 of her 47 years and for her renowned contralto voice, she attained international stardom as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage...
. He appeared in films such as Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI , was an Italian film director and scriptwriter. Known for a distinct style that blends fantasy and baroque images, he is considered one of the most influential and widely revered filmmakers of the 20th century...
's 8½
8½
8½ is a 1963 Italian fantasy film directed by Federico Fellini. Co-scripted by Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, Ennio Flaiano, and Brunello Rondi, it stars Marcello Mastroianni as Guido Anselmi, a famous Italian film director...
and Eye of the Cat
Eye of the Cat
Eye of the Cat is a 1969 film directed by David Lowell Rich. It stars Michael Sarrazin and Gayle Hunnicutt. The story is about two people who come to the house of a rich, elderly woman who is the aunt of the man planning to rob her of her riches...
.
Fans of the cable TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theater 3000 is an American cult television comedy series created by Joel Hodgson and produced by Best Brains, Inc., that ran from 1988 to 1999....
may recall his performance in the film Girl in Gold Boots
Girl in Gold Boots
Girl in Gold Boots is a 1968 crime/drama film about the seedy underworld of Go-Go dancing, directed by Ted V. Mikels, who also directed The Astro-Zombies.- Summary :...
, in which he portrayed the greasy nightclub owner Leo McCabe.
Gerald Clarke
Gerald Clarke
Gerald B. Clarke was the principal secretary to the Rhodesian Cabinet throughout the existence of the Rhodesian Front Government...
, in his biography of Garland, Get Happy (2000) and in an interview about the book, reported that Herron had an affair with Tallulah Bankhead
Tallulah Bankhead
Tallulah Brockman Bankhead was an award-winning American actress of the stage and screen, talk-show host, and bonne vivante...
prior to meeting Garland. Biographies of Garland by David Shipman and Garland's daughter Lorna Luft
Lorna Luft
Lorna Luft is an American television, stage, and film actress and singer. She is the daughter of singer and actress Judy Garland and Sid Luft, and the half-sister of singer and actress Liza Minnelli.-Biography:...
-- Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir
Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir
Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir is a memoir written by Lorna Luft recounting her mother Judy Garland's life, Luft's life with mother and dealing with life after her mother's passing...
(1998) -- categorically state that Herron was gay
Gay
Gay is a word that refers to a homosexual person, especially a homosexual male. For homosexual women the specific term is "lesbian"....
.
Garland put Herron to work as producer of her two London Palladium
London Palladium
The London Palladium is a 2,286 seat West End theatre located off Oxford Street in the City of Westminster. From the roster of stars who have played there and many televised performances, it is arguably the most famous theatre in London and the United Kingdom, especially for musical variety...
concerts with her daughter Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli
Liza May Minnelli is an American actress and singer. She is the daughter of singer and actress Judy Garland and film director Vincente Minnelli....
in 1964 as well as some personal appearances in Canada in 1965.
Aside from providing biographer Gerold Frank information for his biography titled Judy (1975), Herron remained silent on the topic of Garland. He continued acting, often appearing in summer stock productions.
Herron died of cancer in 1996, aged 67.