Marcia M Francis

Marcia M. Francis, this captivating native New Yorker, has a strong appreciation for music and dance. Born with a spectacular voice and a commanding presence, this opulence of Jamaican heritage developed her vocal dynamics in the church soon to discover her capability as a percussionist. Her artistry grew inherent and catapulted her into displaying her many talents in public theatre, live concerts, and touring by providing background ensemble vocals for several contemporary well-known renowned artists. Full-fledged, Ms. Francis never let her passion for Performing Arts subside. When most would've given up, she persevered, reclaimed her faith and began to go on auditions. Consequently, while matriculating, Ms. Francis reached a climax in her musical essence by embracing Rhythm Tap. A graduate of CUNY Queens College with a Bachelors in Drama, Theatre, Dance and a Masters in Urban Studies respectively. Her many television appearances /s include Run All Night, Black Nativity, and Marvel's The Avengers. Ms. Francis, a recipient of awards, including Farah Marcelus Award for Choreography, an AUDELCO (ensemble), and a Bertelsmann Music Group World of Exploration winner for the song 'I Know What You're Looking For.' Ms. Francis works full time for local government. Ms. Francis, a leader within her local community, and dedicates her time to civic engagement. Her true devotion, preparing herself for the next apogee of life. Ms. Francis serves as a sitting member on her local community board, as well as counsel for several social justice initiatives and youth organizations. "As long as I'm alive, I am determined to fulfill my passion within performing arts. I hope that my allure and humility will positively encourage someone, to dissuade their fears, embrace their passion, and live life exponentially. Just believe in yourself. You'll be surprised at what you can achieve. "

Marcia Mae Jones

Marcia Mae Jones was born on August 1, 1924, into an acting family. Her mother, Freda Jones, was an actress, and all three of her siblings -- Margaret Jones, Macon Jones, and Marvin Jones -- were child actors. But Marcia Mae had the most successful career, and she was the only one of her siblings to become a child star. She made her acting debut when she was just six months old, when director James Cruze saw her in her baby carriage and immediately cast her as the baby in his film Mannequin (1926). Her first major role was in Night Nurse (1931), in which she played one of two siblings targeted for murder for their inheritance by a sinister household retainer. By age 10, she had appeared in several dramatic films. In 1936, she played a terrified victim of school bullying in These Three (1936), a role that brought her much attention. In 1937, she played the crippled Klara in Heidi (1937). The film starred two other child actors, Delmar Watson (as with Marcia Mae, all of Delmar's siblings were actors) and Shirley Temple. Despite Marcia Mae being four years older than Temple, the two girls acted well together and would appear together again, in The Little Princess (1939). Marcia Mae also worked with several other child stars of the 1930s, including Jane Withers, Bonita Granville, Jackie Moran, Sybil Jason, and her favorite, Jackie Cooper. Her film career began to slow down in the early 1950s, after which she largely appeared in television roles. Her adult life was marred by the suicide of her second husband, Bill Davenport, and problems with alcohol. She eventually conquered her alcohol dependency and became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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Marcia Matanin

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Marcia Moran

Marcia Moran is an actress, known for New Girl (2011), The TV Set (2006) and Shameless (2011). She has been married to John Kerry since June 29, 2008.

Marcia Myers

Marcia Myers, who grew up in North Philadelphia, was known to be one of the best Double Dutch jumpers in her neighborhood. To this day, one of her favorite sayings is, "I still got the Double Dutch moves". Marcia's credits include a principal role in MGM's Creed 2 starring Sylvester Stallone, Michael B Jordan, and Tessa Thompson. She was also cast as a co-star in the CBS pilot Ways and Means starring Patrick Dempsey. Additionally, Marcia has appeared in several independent projects such as Amazon Prime's Single and Anxious, Road Rage, and Mazurkas, as well as various commercials; both National and Regional. Additionally, one of Marcia's passions is performing her one woman play entitled "24 Hour Mind Battle" which she wrote and co-produced. In the performance, she sheds light on mental illness, in an effort to reduce the stigma. As a child, Marcia's mother took her to New York City to see the musical "Momma I Wanna Sing." Marcia was inspired by what she saw on the stage and decided she wanted to be an actor. Although starting much later than she would have liked, the dream of becoming an actor and a story teller finally became a reality. One of her earliest roles was as both a Munchkin and the Good Witch of the North in her elementary school stage play The Wiz, which started her love for acting. She also often fantasized being cast as a series regular in The Flintstones - as an African American girl growing up in the town of Bedrock. In her late teens, Marcia and her family moved to Willingboro, NJ where she graduated from Willingboro HS and Burlington County College with an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts, where she concentrated on Special Education and Theatre Arts. Today, Marcia loves being a wife to the love of her life and a mother to her two lovely girls. Putting her daughters to bed at night was a major event in the Myers household. Marcia would sing, tap dance, and do anything that would make them laugh and/or embarrass them. Her daughters would often say, "Mom, you really need to learn how to become a real actor". And so, she sat down at her computer, and googled, "how to become a real actor", and the rest is history. When Marcia isn't writing, producing, performing and auditioning, she is in the classroom as a substitute teacher which she absolutely adores!

Marcia Porter

Marcia Porter is known for Prancer (1989).

Marcia Reams

Marcia Reams is an actress, known for Wonder Dogs (2019) and Wonder Dogs (2019).

Marcia Smith

Marcia Strassman

This tall (5'10"), pretty, willowy brunette (but frequently blonde) was born on April 28, 1948, in New York City, as one of four children. Raised in Passaic, New Jersey, Marcia grew into a striking young teen and worked for a time as a model in a local children's department store. A talented singer, she initially attempted a singing career and was picked up as a recording artist for Uni Records in 1967. Her debut single, "The Flower Children", was a top 40 hit in many West Coast U.S. markets, Trekking back to New York City equipped only with her modeling and singing credentials, Marcia found herself performing in an off-Broadway show at the ripe old age of 15, replacing 17-year-old Liza Minnelli in the musical "Best Foot Forward." Inspired, Marcia ventured ahead with a number of stage roles, then broke into television, appearing in several episodes as a teen on the popular The Patty Duke Show (1963). Following some sporadic work on such shows as "Ironside" and "The Paul Lynde Show," Marcia scored her first semi-regular role as an army nurse on the very first season of M*A*S*H (1972). Making her film debut in the featured role of a reporter in the obscure, semi-counterculture film Changes (1969), Marcia focused on TV work into the 1970's with parts in such shows as "Police Story," "Marcus Welby," "City of Angels," "The Love Boat," "Fantasy Island" and the TV-movies Journey from Darkness (1975) and Brenda Starr (1976). Her huge, breakout role, and the one for which she will best be remembered, was as Gabe Kaplan's wife on the popular sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter (1975) for four seasons. Despite the steady work, Marcia remained disillusioned at playing the relatively overlooked role of Julie Kotter. The primary focus landed squarely on Brooklyn schoolteacher Kotter (the show was based on Kaplan's real-life experiences as a teacher) and his interaction with student "Sweathogs" Robert Hegyes, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Ron Palillo and pre-megastar John Travolta. Stuck with what many deemed a reactive character, she gamely stayed with the show, however, throughout its run. While "Kotter" would remain her only hit series, she immediately went into another, albeit short-lived, series playing an office worker to sexist sportswriter Ted Bessell in the comedy Good Time Harry (1980). In a second attempt, she co-starred in the crime series Booker (1989) as boss to Dennis Booker, the titular insurance investigator played by handsome, young Richard Grieco, a spin-off character from the series 21 Jump Street (1987). In between, she remained a steady focus as a guest on such shows as "The Rockford Files," "Magnum, P.I.," "E/R" and "I Married Dora," she appeared in the occasional film -- the offbeat romantic comedy Soup for One (1982) co-starring Saul Rubinek and featured in the Christopher Reeve adventure The Aviator (1985). she regained some popularity as the wholesome wife of nerdy Rick Moranis in the surprise Walt Disney hit Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989). She reprised that role in the equally popular sequel Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) and played the same kind of wife in the family fantasy comedy And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird (1991). Marcia remained true blue to the small screen with single performances on "Civil Wars," "Sweet Justice," "Charlie Grace," "Murder, She Wrote," "Highlander," "L.A. Heat," "Tracy Takes On..." and "Baywatch." Returning to films with the crime comedy Another Stakeout (1993), the family sci-fi comedy Earth Minus Zero (1996), in 1998, Marcia returned to her singing talents and performed with "Beauty and the Beast" star Susan Egan in "Hello Again," which was a revamped version of the Max Ophüls classic French film La ronde (1950). Here she played against type as a prostitute. Marcia attempted two other short-lived series with the comedy Noah Knows Best (2000) and action adventure Tremors (2003) and phased away from the camera not long after a recurring role as a sergeant in the police series Third Watch (1999). Over the years Marcia carved out a niche for herself not only as a fine actress but also as a social and labor activist, and lent her skills and talents to many progressive causes. Diagnosed with breast and bone cancer in 2007, she published Life with a Side Order of Cancer, a memoir in which she detailed her life, career and challenging illness the following year. Marcia died of complications on October 24, 2014, in the Sherman Oaks area of Los Angeles. She was 66 and survived by her sister Julie Strassman-Cohn, a TV story editor, brother Steve Strassman and daughter Elizabeth Collector, from a brief 1980's marriage to writer/director Robert Collector.