Marc Thomas Trottier was born and raised outside of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where his academic journey led him to earn collegiate diplomas in Creative Arts and Police Technology. However, it was only after taking his first acting class that he discovered a profound passion for the craft. Throughout his life, Marc has been a dedicated martial artist, training at the renowned Tristar Gym alongside Georges St-Pierre. As an undefeated amateur fighter and grappling champion, he was poised to turn pro in MMA before deciding to focus exclusively on an acting career.
Marc made his feature film debut in Decoys (2004),where he played the role of Bobby Johnson, the all-star captain of the college hockey team. He has since appeared in a diverse range of films, including 3 Needles (2005),300 (2006),directed by Zack Snyder, Sticks and Stones (2008),the 2010 TIFF opening film Score: A Hockey Musical (2010),and 300: Rise of an Empire (2014).
On television, Marc has had notable roles on MTV's Undressed (1999),The Bridge (2010),King (2011),Mohawk Girls (2010),and 19-2 (2014). He has also guest-starred as the supervillain Hardhat on Arrow (2012) and starred as one of the series leads, Sir Rayne, on the international TV series Big Top Academy (2018),produced by Cirque du Soleil.
More recently, Marc has ventured into the realm of romantic comedies, playing the charming Theo in Planning for Joy (2022). Beyond acting, Marc is passionate about all aspects of filmmaking, having explored writing, directing, and producing. His versatility, combined with his exceptional physical ability and discipline, makes Marc a remarkable actor with a wide range.
