Mark Derwin
Llanview Presence
Ben Davidson (February 1999 to August 2002; 2004)
At a Glance
Mark Derwin created the role of One
Life to Live's Dr. Ben Davidson in
February 1999. Ben's tumultuous past
led him to Llanview and right into the
arms of new love Viki Lord Carpenter.
No stranger to daytime, Mark played
Adrian Hunter on The Young and the
Restless from 1989-90 and Guiding
Light's A.C. Mallet from 1990-93.
Following his stint on Guiding Light,
Mark relocated to California where he
starred on The Bonnie Hunt Show and
made guest appearances on television
series such as Veronica's Closet,
Cybill, Party of Five and Touched by an
Angel. His feature films include Minus
Man, Evil Obsession and The Ballad of
the Nightingale, with Virginia Madsen.
Mark resides in New York City with his
wife, Alecia, who is an actress.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
One Life to Live
Ben Davidson
February 1999 to August 2002; 2004
Guiding Light
A.C. Mallet
1990 to 1993
The Young and the Restless
Adrian Hunter
1989 to 1990
Awards and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys: Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (1993; for Guiding Light)
Soap Opera Digest Award Nominee, Best Love Story (1992; for Guiding Light)
Soap Opera Digest Award Hottest Male Star (1993; for Guiding Light)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Park Forest, Illinois
DATE OF BIRTH: October 28
HAIR:Brown
EYES: Brown
