King Mark — Jack the Giant Killer Character Profile

About King Mark

The ruler of Cornwall and father of Princess Elaine. He knights Jack after the giant's defeat and orders Elaine's evacuation for safety. After learning of Lady Constance's betrayal, he smashes her enchanted mirror to break the witch's spell and restore her loyalty.

Character Facts

Played by

Dayton Lummis

Appears in

Jack the Giant Killer (1962)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• King Mark — Family Father — Princess Elaine (Judi Meredith)

  King Mark is the sovereign father of Princess Elaine, deeply concerned for her safety.

• King Mark — Conflict Usurper — Pendragon (Torin Thatcher)

  Pendragon seeks to overthrow King Mark and seize control of Cornwall through intimidation.

• King Mark — Conflict Betrayer — Lady Constance (Anna Lee)

  Lady Constance acts as a treacherous pawn against King Mark due to magical manipulation.

• King Mark — Professional Protector — Jack (Kerwin Mathews)

  King Mark elevates Jack to a knightly rank and entrusts him with royal duty.

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More characters from Jack the Giant Killer

• Jack (Kerwin Mathews)
• Princess Elaine (Judi Meredith)
• Pendragon (Torin Thatcher)
• Imp (Don Beddoe)
• Sigurd (Barry Kelley)
• Gama (Walter Burke)
• Scottish Captain (Robert Gist)
• Peter (Roger Mobley)
• Lady Constance (Anna Lee)
• Chancellor (Tudor Owen)
• Nobleman (uncredited) (Herman Belmonte)
• Royal Court Member (uncredited) (Richard LaMarr)