Mark O'Connor is a multi-talented individual with a passion for music, acting, and podcasting. As a musician, he is skilled in a wide range of instruments, including voice (tenor),piano, guitar, drums, bass, keys, ukulele, bouzouki, and tiple. He has performed at numerous prestigious festivals and events, such as Electric Picnic, Australian National Folk Festival, Illawarra Folk Festival, and Splendour in the Grass Festival.
Mark has also collaborated with renowned musician J Mascis on a track, which can be found on his Bandcamp page. His music is a unique blend of folk, rock, and pop, showcasing his versatility and creativity.
As a stage actor, Mark has been active since 2010, with notable roles including Fr Flynn in 'Doubt: A parable', The Knave in '2 Gentlemen of Lebowski', Martin in 'Through a glass darkly', Laurence Sugden in 'Calender Girls', and Stewart/Len/Roy in 'Blackrock'. He has also had the opportunity to work on various screen projects, including TV shows such as 'Game of Thrones S8', 'Foundation', 'Conversations with friends', 'Sherlock', and 'Daughter', as well as feature films like 'Calm with horses', 'I am Patrick', 'The Northman', 'Clueless in Ireland', and 'Murder in G Major'.
In addition to his acting and music endeavors, Mark is also a podcaster, having hosted several popular shows, including 'Culture night 2020/2021', 'Remember Dolores Podcast', and 'The Craic' on LCCR, with over 100 episodes to his name. His engaging personality and diverse interests have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
