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Mark Fenton (November 11, 1866 – July 29, 1925) was an American stage performer and motion-picture character actor who appeared in at least 80 films between 1914 and 1925.

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Fenton had considerable experience performing on stage prior to acting in silent films. His early stage work included parts in Charles Frohman's productions.[1] His Broadway credits included Twelfth Night (1900), Mary Stuart (1900), Marie Antoinette (1900), The Ladies' Battle (1900), Macbeth (1900), Much Ado About Nothing (1900), and Francesca da Rimini (1901).[2]

A native of Crestline, Ohio, Fenton died in Los Angeles, California in 1925 following his injuries in an automobile accident and surgery to amputate his left leg.[3][4] His gravesite is at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located along Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles.

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Mark Fenton is an American public health, planning, and transportation consultant known for his advocacy of walking as a key component of physical activity, public health, and community design. He is the former host of the PBS television series America's Walking and a nationally recognized expert in promoting walkable communities and active transportation. Fenton's work bridges exercise science, urban planning, and public policy to encourage healthier lifestyles through pedestrian-friendly environments. He serves as an adjunct associate professor at Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and has conducted technical training and community planning processes for walkable, bicycle-friendly, and transit-oriented designs across the United States, Canada, and Australia. In 2022, he contributed to the update of the National Physical Activity Guidelines as a member of the Science Board of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. His career began with engineering studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and biomechanics training at the US Olympic Training Center, followed by a role managing the Human Performance Laboratory at Reebok. Fenton transitioned to media and advocacy as host of America's Walking on PBS, where he highlighted walking destinations, nutrition advice, and fitness strategies. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness, as well as other titles focused on pedometer use, fitness walking programs, and walking during pregnancy. Through his consulting, writing, teaching, and public appearances, Fenton has advanced the movement for active living and sustainable community planning, emphasizing practical steps for individuals and policymakers to incorporate more walking into daily life.

Early life

Mark Fenton has no documented career in stage theater, Broadway, or acting. His professional background began with engineering studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, biomechanics training at the US Olympic Training Center, and managing the Human Performance Laboratory at Reebok, before transitioning to public health consulting, media hosting on PBS's America's Walking, and advocacy for walkable communities. No film career is documented for Mark Fenton, the public health, planning, and transportation consultant and former host of the PBS series America's Walking. Note: There is a different individual also named Mark Fenton (1866–1925), an American character actor who appeared in silent films between 1914 and 1925, including roles in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921) and The Conquering Power (1921). This section originally appears to describe that person's career and does not apply to the subject of this article. Mark Fenton, the public health, planning, and transportation consultant who is the subject of this article, is alive as of 2024 and remains active in his field. Note: A different individual, silent film actor Mark Fenton (November 11, 1866 – July 29, 1925), died in Los Angeles, California, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
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