Ted Markland

Biography

Ted Markland (1933-2011) was an American character actor who worked mainly in film and television. He is most closely associated with the role of Reno in the NBC series The High Chaparral, one of the best-known television Westerns of its era.

Beyond that series, Markland took smaller parts in other television productions, including an episode of the Western Bat Masterson, in which he played a rancher. His film work spans very different titles, from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) to Colors (1988) and Another 48 Hrs. (1990). The available sources do not detail the weight of his roles in each film.

His career was marked by steady supporting work rather than leading parts. He died in December 2011. His legacy lives on mainly among fans of classic television Westerns and in the films he appeared in. For a fuller picture of his career, complete filmographies and period archives are the best place to look.

Key films

• One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975): landmark New Hollywood film in which he appeared in the cast; sources do not specify his role.
• Colors (1988): police drama about Los Angeles street gangs, with Markland among the supporting cast.
• Another 48 Hrs. (1990): sequel to the Walter Hill buddy cop film, in which he took part as a cast member.
• Blackbeard's Ghost (1968): Disney family comedy in which he was part of the cast.