Mark Eddy is a famous American and British actor. His name in the credits means that the picture will receive high box office. Many of the projects in which he participated became truly iconic. Mark is a diverse actor.
He starred in multi-million blockbusters, as well as in short sitcom series. All his characters are colorful and memorable, and the lyceum game is always on top.
Biography
Mark Eddy was born in 1964. He is English by nationality. He spent his childhood in North Yorkshire. He studied at an ordinary high school. His father and mother were typical representatives of the working class. The head of the Yang family was a carpenter in a well-known cathedral in York. Most relatives also lived in the north of England. Back in school, Eddie showed an addiction to acting. He actively participated in various school sketches and productions. Therefore, the guy decided on the place of further study in the 8th grade.
In 1982, Mark Eddy entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. This is one of the best higher education institutions in all of Britain. Studying lasts only two years. During his student years, Mark regularly tries himself in various auditions. Participates in small plays. According to the testimonies of celebrity friends, he even tried his hand at writing. However, the actor himself does not confirm these data, but he does not refute either.
Carier start
Four years after graduation, Mark Eddy first appears on the screen. He is given a role in the series "Specific Practice". At that time, this comedy sitcom was quite popular in the UK. The actor’s game was immediately remembered by the audience. Therefore, in the same 1984, Eddie was invited to participate in a similar project - the comedy series "Heartbeat." In addition to the main roles, Eddie Mark also plays episodic in such cult films as “Married with Children” and “Thin Blue Line”.
Mark Eddie: movies
Filming on several TV shows brought Eddie some popularity within Britain.
However, the so-called serial actors very often do not get on the big screen. Mark did not want to put up with this and immediately began to look for ways to advance. He hired his own creative agent, who contacted various studios and searched for suitable paintings. As a result, in 1997, Eddie gets a role in "Male Striptease." After that, they began to invite him to other budget paintings. In the film "Around the World in 80 Days," he played with the legendary Jackie Chan.
Most of the films with his participation are comedies. Therefore, many critics express the opinion that Eddie Mark is a purely comedic actor and will not be able to play a dramatic role. However, in 2010, Ridley Scott unexpectedly invites the actor to participate in the film adaptation of "Robin Hood." Also in this picture stars such as Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett played.
Mark Eddy: Game of Thrones
But Eddie got real popularity after filming in the famous TV series Game of Thrones. He managed to get the role thanks to his participation in a similar style of "Robin Hood", where there was also an atmosphere of a gloomy Middle Ages. For the first time, the approval of the hero of our article for the role was reported by the author of the series of books "A Song of Ice and Fire" George Martin, who was one of the producers of "Game of Thrones."
Eddie Mark was to play King Robert Baratheon. In the first season of the series - this is one of the main characters. The image of Robert combined at the same time a brave soldier, a true friend, but a slutty husband and a drunkard. However, Eddie was able to play King Westeros in a colorful and vivid way, which caused a lot of criticism from fans of the franchise.
Mark currently resides in York with his wife and children.