Ken Marshall

Acting

Ken Marshall

Born
(age 76)
Birthplace
Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Credits
14 titles

Biography

Ken Marshall, born Kenneth Marshall on June 27, 1950, in New York City, is a retired American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He graduated from Saint Joseph High School in Michigan in 1968 and built a notable career starting with stage roles, including productions like "The Tempest" in 1979.

Marshall gained international attention for his title role in the 1982 television miniseries "Marco Polo." He is also widely recognized for starring as Prince Colwyn in the 1983 fantasy adventure film "Krull." On television, some of his notable roles include Lt. Commander Michael Eddington in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (1994–1997), a character for which he received an OFTA Television Award nomination for best male actor. He appeared in other TV shows such as "Quantum Leap," "Empty Nest," "Baywatch," and "Hunter." His film credits include "Tilt" (1979), "The Skin" (1981), and "Feds" (1988), among others.

In addition to screen work, he has had a significant theater career, performing in Broadway and touring productions including "West Side Story" and "Into the Woods." Ken Marshall retired from acting but remains respected for his diverse roles across genres over multiple decades.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 14

YearTitleRole
2000 The District TV Bartender (2 ep)
1995 JAG TV Capt. O'Bryan (1 ep)
1993 Berlin '39 Film Hans Loßberg
1993 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine TV Michael Eddington, Lt. Commander Michael Eddington (8 ep)
1991 The Commish TV (1 ep)
1989 Margaret Bourke-White Film Chappie
1989 Baywatch TV Chuck (1 ep)
1989 Quantum Leap TV Rodney Owens (1 ep)
1988 Feds! Film Brent Sheppard
1984 Hunter TV Professor Gleason (2 ep)
1983 Krull Film Prince Colwyn
1982 Marco Polo TV Marco Polo (8 ep)
1981 The Skin Film Jimmy Wren
1979 Tilt Film Neil Gallagher
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