Mark D. Venturini (January 10, 1961 – February 14, 1996) was an American actor. He was best known for his roles as Suicide in the cult classic films, ''

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'' and Vic Faden in '' Friday the 13th: A New Beginning''.

Personal life and career

Mark Venturini was born to parents Osvaldo and Carmelina Venturini (née DeAngelis) and raised in Illinois. He had two brothers, Ralph, Patrick and a sister Emily. He attended West Leyden High School where he played football and wrestled. After graduation, he quickly pursued his acting career. He moved to California in his early 20s and began his acting career. His father owned a sandwich store in Illinois called Ozzie's. His children, including Venturini, often worked there to help out. Venturini appeared as a contestant on Episode #4792D of ''The Price Is Right'' (aired 2/8/83), making it up on stage and winning prizes in the Clock Game but going over in the Showcase Showdown spins. Venturini was perhaps best known for his role in movies like '' Friday the 13th: A New Beginning'' (1985) as Vic Faden, and ''

'' (1985) as Suicide. Venturini's final role was in the movie ''

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'' (1995). He made guest appearances on television series like ''

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'', ''

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'', and '' Space Rangers''. Venturini died from

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on Valentine's Day 1996 at age 35. He was buried in

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Filmography

Movies

Television

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Venturini, Mark 1961 births 1996 deaths American male film actors American male television actors Contestants on American game shows Deaths from leukemia in California Male actors from Illinois 20th-century American male actors