Mark Wheeler, a celebrated and accomplished American thespian, made his grand entrance into the world on a chilly winter's day, precisely December 23, 1947, in the quaint and picturesque region of Hennepin, a charming county located in the northwestern part of the state of Minnesota, within the borders of the United States of America.
For an extensive period of time, he has been an integral part of the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark with his impressive presence in a diverse range of films, boasting an extensive repertoire that includes, among many others, the highly acclaimed Apollo 13, released in the year 1995, which garnered widespread critical acclaim, as well as the fast-paced and thrilling action film Backdraft, premiered in 1991, and the sweeping and emotive epic romance Far and Away, which premiered in 1992.