Marcus Baldwin

Marcus Baldwin is fictional character on the soap opera Life of Today. Created by head writers Rae'Kwon Youmans and Alaina Aldrich, he is portrayed by Jacob Perez, who first appear on the episode dated January 10, 1997.

Casting
Perez's casting and character was annouced on November 27, 1996. Perez send in his auditon reel and was immidately hired to portray Marcus. Perez made his debut as recurring cast member on January 10, 1997. After several episodes on a recurring status, Perez was placed on contract. Despite being credit as a recurring cast member, Perez revealed he was already on contract.

In February 2000, it was annouced that Perez (and many other castmembers) was to exit reportedly due to budgetary cuts. Perez stated: "An incredicle exprience". He made his last airdate March 30, 2000, with the character being presumed dead.

In April 2012, Soap Opera Digest exclusively confirmed that Perez would be returning to the soap in the summer. Perez signed a three-year contract to return to 'Life of Today' as a regular cast member. He made his return July 3, 2012.

Storylines
Marcus comes to town to being his job as Thomas Industries representative. He eventually re-meets Nina Mitchell who is a old friend of the Mitchell family.