Mark L. Lester

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About Mark L. Lester

Director, writer, and producer Mark L. Lester has created high-action films throughout his career, including some of the world's biggest box office draws. His directorial expertise has garnered praise for such films as Arnold Schwarzenegger's box office mega hit Commando, an international success story that grossed over 120 million dollars, Stephen King's supernatural thriller Firestarter, with Drew Barrymore and Martin Sheen, Showdown in Little Tokyo, starring Dolph Lundgren and the late Brandon Lee in his first major role, and two frighteningly prophetic films about the state of society - Class of 1984, a number one U.S. box office draw and top grossing film in major worldwide markets, and the sequel Class of Lester's breakout film was the disco era story Roller Boogie, starring Linda Blair. He directed the smash comedy Armed and Dangerous, starring John Candy and Meg Ryan. Earlier credits include such non-stop action films as Steel Arena, Truck Stop Women, Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw, and Stunts. Having amassed credits on more than 17 films, Lester founded and became President of American World Pictures in 1993, devoting himself to producing and distributing films in the same genres he helped to popularize. Since the company's formation, Lester has created an impressive body of work. He has directed Pterodactyl, the highest-rated Sci-Fi Channel feature film, thrillers Groupie, White Rush, Stealing Candy, and many more acclaimed, action-packed features. In addition, Lester has produced many other successful films, including Jabberwock, Sinbad and the Minotaur, Beauty and the Beast, Yeti, Lost Colony, and Day of Wrath. For more than 20 years, Mark L. Lester has overseen the development and distribution of over a hundred films at American World Pictures. Lester founded Titan Global Entertainment in 2012 to continue producing and directing quality features for many years to come.