Mark Cirillo

Mark Cirillo

47 · Born: Mar 1, 1978

Personal Details

BornMar 1, 1978 Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Biography

Mark Cirillo is a renowned American actor, recognized for his versatility in leading man roles in independent films and cameo appearances in prominent television series. Born and raised in Windsor, Connecticut, the first town in the state, Mark is the great-great-great-grandson of Ulysses S. Grant.

Mark's early life was marked by adversity, as he and his family faced a tornado, a hurricane, and carbon monoxide poisoning before he turned 14. Despite these challenges, he found solace in acting, performing in school plays and local theater productions. His second cousin, Ernie Cirillo, played a significant role in Mark's early development as an actor, teaching and directing him at Windsor High School.

After graduating from high school, Mark moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 to attend Loyola Marymount University, where he double majored in Film Production and Theater Arts. During his time at university, he had the opportunity to study alongside notable actors and producers, including Linda Cardellini, Brian Poth, and Gloria Calderon-Kellett.

Mark continued his education at the Actor's Circle Theater, The Groundlings, and Jack Plotnick, where he honed his craft under the guidance of Arthur Mendoza, a protege of Stella Adler. His extensive training has equipped him with a diverse range of skills, allowing him to take on a wide variety of roles.

Mark's film credits include leading roles in "The Seminarian" and "Academy Boyz," as well as appearances in "Girls Will Be Girls," "Making Changes," and "Gay Propaganda," which has received multiple awards and has been showcased at over 150 film festivals worldwide. He has also lent his voice to several projects, including Sam Mendes' "American Beauty."

In addition to his work in film, Mark has appeared on several television shows, including "Will&Grace," "Quintuplets," "How I Met Your Mother," "Ashton Kutcher's Room 401," and "Homwrecker Houseboy," where he played the role of Randy, a brain-damaged character.

Mark's stage credits include performances in "Caught," "Long Day's Journey Into Night," "Endgame," "The Three Sisters," and "The Kentucky Cycle." He has worked with several non-profit organizations, including the spcaLA, Project Angel Food, and ConnPIRG, and has appeared on several news shows as a representative for these organizations.

Career

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2019
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2017
Kept Boy
Kept Boy as Felix
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2016
Confessions
Confessions as Myron / 4th Kissed
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2014
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Walk of Shame
Walk of Shame as Charlie (uncredited)
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2012
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2011
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Going Down in LA-LA Land
Going Down in LA-LA Land as Alec Mapa's Fan
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2010
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2009
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2007
Cook Off!
Cook Off! as James, Bananas Waiter
{"id":9138,"title":"Girls Will Be Girls","year":"2003","character":"Diner Waiter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/girls-will-be-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9138.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9138.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Girls Will Be Girls
Girls Will Be Girls as Diner Waiter
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2002
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2000
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Almost Famous
Almost Famous as Bowie Groupie (uncredited)