Marc Singer (born January 29, 1948) is a Canadian-born American actor whose work spans film, television and voice acting. He is best known for starring roles in genre projects and for recurring parts on long-running television dramas. Over several decades Singer has been associated with fantasy cinema, landmark 1980s science-fiction television and multiple guest and recurring roles that have kept him visible to new audiences.

Early life and family

Singer was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He comes from a family with a strong musical and artistic background; his father was the conductor Jacques Singer and his sister, Lori Singer, is also an actress and musician. That creative environment influenced his choice of a career in performance, and he moved between stage, film and television work throughout his professional life.

Career and major roles

Singer achieved international recognition with his leading performance in the sword-and-sorcery fantasy film often referred to as The Beastmaster, in which his character is notable for an affinity with animals and action-oriented heroics. He reached a broad television audience as investigative reporter Mike Donovan in the original 1980s science-fiction miniseries and series V, a program that remains a reference point in genre television for its allegorical storytelling about alien visitors.

In animation he provided the voice for the Man-Bat character on Batman: The Animated Series, earning recognition among fans of animated superhero stories. Singer has also appeared on mainstream network drama: he had roles on Dallas, where he played Matt Cantrell among other parts, and later returned to contemporary genre television as General Matthew Shrieve on The CW series Arrow during its third season.

Selected credits and later work

  • The Beastmaster – lead role in a cult fantasy film.
  • V – starred as Mike Donovan in the 1980s miniseries and subsequent television follow-ups.
  • Batman: The Animated Series – voice performance as Man-Bat.
  • Dallas – guest and recurring appearances, including Matt Cantrell.
  • Arrow – portrayed General Matthew Shrieve in the show’s third season.
  • Further credits – additional film, television and voice-work across several decades.

Across stage and screen Singer has moved between physical, action-oriented roles and voice work, demonstrating versatility. His association with recognizable properties has made him a familiar figure to cult-film enthusiasts, science-fiction viewers and mainstream television audiences alike. While many performers shift between film and television, Singer's career notably combines leading parts in genre cinema with memorable television characters and steady guest appearances.

For a comprehensive filmography, interviews and updates on current projects, consult the resources linked above and archival interviews that cover his career and influence in genre entertainment. These sources provide further context for his work and its reception among fans and critics.