Mark Dexter is a celebrated British thespian, boasting a classical training regimen at the esteemed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, a beacon of artistic superiority. His initial successes were garnered on the stage, with a notable pair of high-profile productions of Tennessee Williams' plays, commencing with Sam Mendes' 1995 Olivier Award-winning staging of The Glass Menagerie at the Donmar Warehouse, where he assumed the iconic role of The Gentleman Caller, a performance that would forever etch his name in the annals of theatrical history.
Noteworthy is the fact that Dexter has dedicated himself to the realm of film and television, garnering an impressive array of British television credits to his name. Among his most prominent roles in his native country is his depiction of Timothy Gray in the 1950s-set ITV crime drama "The Bletchley Circle", where he shared the screen with his on-screen spouse Anna Maxwell Martin.
In addition, he is also recognized for his portrayal of the cunning lawyer Matt Hinckley in ITV's long-running police procedural drama "The Bill", a role he held from 2006 to 2007.
Dexter's television career flourished during the latter half of 2008 and the early months of 2009, as he took on the recurring role of Samuel Tuffley in the 12-part NBC mini-series Crusoe, making a total of eight appearances throughout the production.