Actor. The son of Italian immigrants, Marco was the youngest of thirteen children. At one time he was a member of the "Meglin Kiddies," a group of youngsters that sometimes included Jane Withers, Judy Garland and Shirley Temple. A graduate of Hollywood High School, he started his career with a small uncredited role in the 1944 film "Sweet and Low Down" with Benny Goodman and Linda Darnell. In the 1950's Marco and Criswell formed the Marwell Productions Company and produced the television show "Criswell Predicts." He soon joined with the Ed Wood ‘repertory company' and when Wood's films started heading toward pornography, Marco left the group but remained friends with Wood. He later worked as a property master for Paramount, working on soap operas. When Ed Wood was rediscovered in the 1980s, Marco found himself in the limelight appearing on such television shows as "Oprah," "Entertainment Tonight," "CNN" and others. He was also awarded a Golden Scroll for Outstanding Achievement from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films and the Jeanie Emerald Angel Award for his contributions to the entertainment industry. In later years Marco appeared at trade shows and conventions signing autographs and taking pictures with fans. The day before his death, Marco completed an interview at his home for an upcoming book and was looking forward to shooting scenes for a television show that coming weekend. Actor in 9 films including the classic "Plan 9 From Outer Space."
Actor. The son of Italian immigrants, Marco was the youngest of thirteen children. At one time he was a member of the "Meglin Kiddies," a group of youngsters that sometimes included Jane Withers, Judy Garland and Shirley Temple. A graduate of Hollywood High School, he started his career with a small uncredited role in the 1944 film "Sweet and Low Down" with Benny Goodman and Linda Darnell. In the 1950's Marco and Criswell formed the Marwell Productions Company and produced the television show "Criswell Predicts." He soon joined with the Ed Wood ‘repertory company' and when Wood's films started heading toward pornography, Marco left the group but remained friends with Wood. He later worked as a property master for Paramount, working on soap operas. When Ed Wood was rediscovered in the 1980s, Marco found himself in the limelight appearing on such television shows as "Oprah," "Entertainment Tonight," "CNN" and others. He was also awarded a Golden Scroll for Outstanding Achievement from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films and the Jeanie Emerald Angel Award for his contributions to the entertainment industry. In later years Marco appeared at trade shows and conventions signing autographs and taking pictures with fans. The day before his death, Marco completed an interview at his home for an upcoming book and was looking forward to shooting scenes for a television show that coming weekend. Actor in 9 films including the classic "Plan 9 From Outer Space."
Bio by: TLS
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