Mark Frechette

1947–1975 · American actor

Mark Frechette was an American-Canadian film actor. He is best known for playing the lead role in the 1970 film Zabriskie Point, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, in which he was cast despite his lack of acting experience. Frechette appeared in two other Italian films. He also became an active member of Mel Lyman's commune. Three years later, Frechette was arrested following an attempted bank robbery and died in prison two years after his arrest.

Mark Frechette, in order

1. 1970 Many Wars Ago: acted · directed by Francesco Rosi
2. 1970 Zabriskie Point: acted · directed by Michelangelo Antonioni · critics 66%, audiences 74%
3. 1972 La grande scrofa nera: acted · directed by Filippo Ottoni