Mark Forest

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Characters played by Mark Forest

Maciste / Hercules — Hercules Against the Barbarians (1964)

Hero of the Polish people who defeated the Mongols at Krakow. He acts as a guardian to maidens in distress and becomes the primary target for elimination by the Mongol commander Kubilai.

Maciste / Goliath / Marcellus — Goliath and the Sins of Babylon (1963)

Maciste, called Goliath in the American release, becomes involved in the politics of Nefir, a vassal state of Babylon. After a girl escapes her captor, he defeats a large group of soldiers and attracts the attention of the local resistance. He joins its effort to overthrow the regime.

Hercules — Hercules Against the Sons of the Sun (1964)

A Greek hero and the only survivor of a shipwreck caused by a month-long storm. After awakening on the Inca shore, he is attacked by warriors and aided by Prince Maytha's rebel archers. He helps rescue the princess from sacrifice and teaches the rebels to build siege engines to overthrow the usurper; by the end, he embraces the princess.

Kindar — Kindar the Invulnerable (1965)

Raised among desert nomads by saymuth, Kindar grows into a formidable warrior without knowing he is Eman’s firstborn son. He is drawn into the nomads’ struggle against Utor, but spares Siro and later discovers his birthright. After surviving the Bride of Horus, he calls for Utor’s gates to be opened, stopping the assault on his own people.

Maciste — Hercules Against the Mongols (1963)

Maciste is the hero sent to rescue Bianca after the Mongol rulers capture her. He wins her freedom in a tournament by agreeing to become a slave, and later, once freed from his bonds, helps the Western forces defeat the three sons of Genghis Khan. He saves Bianca again and helps reunite her with Alessio.

Maciste — Son of Samson (1960)

A strong man who saves Prince Kenamon from a life-threatening situation and later becomes the leader of the people's revolt. He wins acclaim at the local games, frees Nofret from being sold as a slave, resists Smedes's love filters, and leads a rebellious army against the Persian troops and palace guard. Kenamon credits him with decisive help.

Career Overview

Mark Forest has 13 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Signature works include The Magnificent Gladiator, Hercules Against the Sons of the Sun, The Lion of Thebes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
13
Birth Date
1933-01-06
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York, USA

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