"Jack Marks (12 February 1895 \u2013 12 March 1987) was an English performer and screenwriter.He was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire. He began his career as a comedian, dancer and singer. He appeared before King George V and Queen Mary at the inaugural Royal Command Performance in London in 1912. He later became a successful screenwriter for several British films, such as Up for the Cup (1950). He married Iris Dilley and they had a son Howard.He died from lung cancer in St John's Wood."@en . "1895-02-12Z"^^ . "1895Z"^^ . "British comedian and screenwriter" . "1987Z"^^ . . "1987-03-12Z"^^ . "Marks, Jack"@en .