Mark's innate ability to bring laughter to those around him began to manifest at a remarkably young age, as he effortlessly transformed into a class clown, leveraging his irrepressible sense of humor to navigate life's challenges. This natural talent soon found its way into his professional endeavors, as he honed his comedic skills while working at a local drugstore after leaving college. The drugstore's clientele, as well as his family and friends, would often bear witness to Mark's burgeoning comedy act, which he would regularly rehearse on unsuspecting customers. It was this enthusiastic reception that ultimately prompted Mark's loved ones to urge him to take the plunge and test his stand-up routine at local comedy clubs. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Richard Pryor, Mark made his debut in Oakland, eventually establishing himself as the city's most in-demand stand-up comedian. His impressive success in Oakland served as a springboard for a global comedy-club booking extravaganza.
Biography
Career
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2020

In the Cut as Wade
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2012

See Dad Run as Marcus
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2011

Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury as Captain O'Malley
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2010
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2005

Fat Actress as Max Cooper
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2002

Bad Boy as Drew
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2001

Motocrossed as Bob Arness
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The Poof Point as Norton Ballard
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2000

A Man Is Mostly Water as Jeff
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1998

Armageddon as Stu the Cabbie
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1997

The Fanatics as Fly Walker
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Switchback as Robby (Deputy)
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Hangin' with Mr. Cooper as Mark Cooper
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1995

Panther as Lombard
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1991

Talkin' Dirty After Dark as Antonio
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2017
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2004
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2002
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1999