Mark Little, a renowned Australian actor and comedian, was born in Brisbane and spent his childhood in rural Queensland. He honed his acting skills at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney. Mark's breakout role was as Joe Mangel in the iconic Australian soap opera "Neighbours," where he brought to life one of Ramsay Street's most beloved characters.
Prior to his stint on "Neighbours," Mark had already gained recognition for his portrayal of Ron Miller in "The Flying Doctors" and won the Australian Television Society Award for Best Actor. He has also appeared in several notable Australian mini-series, including "Waterfront" and "The Dunera Boys."
Mark has had a successful career in British television, hosting "The Big Breakfast" on Channel 4 and presenting various programs on ITV, including his own strand on "Wish You Were Here." He has also made appearances on popular shows such as "The Wright Stuff" and "Charity Mastermind," donating his fee to The Trussell Trust.
In addition to his television work, Mark has had a prolific career in theatre, with notable roles including Costard in "Loves Labours Lost," Crispin in "A Chorus of Disapproval," and Toad in "Wind in the Willows." He has also played the Australian performance artist and designer Leigh Bowery in the West End production of "Taboo" and on tour.
Mark has received critical acclaim for his one-man shows, including "A Stretch of the Imagination" at the Cock Tavern theatre, which earned a "Time Out" Critics Choice. He has also appeared in numerous other productions, including "Shock Treatment" at The Kings Head theatre and "The One Day of the Year" at the Finborough Theatre.
Mark's West End debut was in the one-man play "Defending the Caveman" at the Apollo Theatre, which he went on to tour nationally and internationally for ten years. He was awarded the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment for this production.
In addition to his work in the performing arts, Mark has also explored his creative side through visual art. He has collaborated with Cath Farr on several projects, including "The Art of Fun," which won "Best Open House 2008" at the Brighton Festival of Artists Open Houses.
Mark has also been recognized for his self-devised work, writing and performing in numerous productions for the Edinburgh Fringe and touring his shows nationally. He has designed his own sets, referring to them as installations, and has recently staged "secretmeetings" at The Museum of Comedy and "Humourmongery" at the Hen and Chickens.
In 2011, Mark wrote and directed the comedy film "Robin."
