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McManus Mark

• Remembering (Jun 6, 1994)

★ February 21, 1935 · Bellshill, Scotland
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Moon Sign
Virgo
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Sun Sign
Aquarius
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Ascendant
Cancer
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Nakshatra
Hasta
Birth Star
EntertainmentActorDestiny Number 6Soul Number 9Personality Number 9Kabbalah Number 3Settled AbroadIllness/ Disease
Biography

Who is McManus Mark?

Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of Detective Chief Inspector Jim Taggart in the long-running ITV television series Taggart for eleven years until his death. He moved at the age of 16 to Australia where he performed in amateur theatre groups which led him to become a professional actor. Having established his career, he returned 20 years later to the UK. McManus drank heavily and, after several years of declining health, died from an alcohol-related illness. McManus was hospitalised with severe jaundice in May 1994. He died of pneumonia, brought on by liver failure. Link to Wikipedia
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Update at: Apr 27, 2026

Public profile: Mark McManus

Born: Thursday, 21 February 1935 • Bellshill, Scotland, United Kingdom

Died: 1994

Overview

Mark McManus was a Scottish actor best known for his long-running television role as Detective Chief Inspector Jim Taggart in the crime drama Taggart. The series began in 1983 and became a staple of Scottish and British television, with McManus portraying Taggart for more than a decade until his death in 1994.

News

There is no recent news about Mark McManus, as he passed away in 1994. Contemporary coverage remains in historical and archival contexts, including obituaries and retrospective pieces that reflect his impact on Scottish television.

Public profile and social media

There are no official social media accounts for Mark McManus. Any existing pages are not officially affiliated and are typically fan-run or commemorative projects. As a deceased actor, there is no active personal promotional presence.

Recent projects and legacy

Because of his death in 1994, there are no new projects. His most enduring legacy is his portrayal of Jim Taggart, which continues to be rediscovered through re-runs, DVD releases, and streaming platforms that carry Taggart episodes. He also had a background in Scottish theatre, contributing to the country’s performing arts scene during his career.

Notes

  • Nationality: Scottish
  • Known for: Taggart (DCI Jim Taggart)
  • Notable for shaping the persona of an iconic detective in British television
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Which dasha periods did McManus Mark live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for McManus Mark, in order.

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Venus / Venus / Sun
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What do McManus Mark's numerology numbers say?

McManus Mark's core numbers are Destiny 6, Soul Urge 9, Personality 9, Kabbalah Number 3.

◎Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
9

Chaldean Soul 9 desires purpose and compassion. It seeks to serve, forgive, and complete cycles with wisdom.

◇Personality
9

Chaldean Personality 9 appears compassionate and broad-minded. Others often see generosity, ideals, and humanitarian nature.

∞Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1994
Death
Death by Disease 6 June 1994 in Glasgow
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