Mark Dalton is a fictional character from the

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, '' All My Children''. He was portrayed by Mark LaMura. He debuted in 1976 and remained a permanent character until 1989 when he left Pine Valley for a job in China.Beck, Marilyn, and Liz Smith, eds. "Ullman stars in killer comedy." ''

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'' ilmington, NC17 Jan. 1989: 2D. ''Google News''. Web. 12 Jan. 2012. Mark made special guest appearances in 1994, 1995, 2004, and 2005. Mark Dalton's significant storylines are his failed romance with his half-sister

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in the 1970s and of substance abuse, including with risks of

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and AIDS, in the 1980s. La Mura earned a

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nomination in 1988 for Best Supporting Actor.

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Mark Dalton at SoapCentral.com
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