Mark Gatiss is one of the most popular British actors of our time. He starred in films and TV shows, and is also a screenwriter, producer, and writer.
Childhood
Gatiss was born in 1966 in Sedgefield (UK). The father of the future actor came from a hereditary mining family, but chose to work as a mining engineer. He was a strict and domineering man whom the children respected and feared.
Sedgild remained in the memories of Gatiss a gloomy and gray city. He was especially impressed by the Edwardian Psychiatric Hospital, which was located opposite his house. But it was in this place that he first met with cinema when he came to cinema evenings for patients and workers.
The place in which the first years passed was a big influence on Mark. He loved horror films and tales of the unidentified and mysterious. Once this hobby prompted him to the cult English series Doctor Who. Mark Gatiss wholeheartedly loved this story. He not only watched new episodes, but also invented stories about the Doctor.
Horror films were not Mark's only hobby. He loved to read. Especially sunk into his soul stories about detective Sherlock Holmes. In addition, the guy liked the novels of Herbert Wells.
Mark became interested in collecting. He collected fossils and dreamed of becoming a paleontologist or archaeologist. But the chemistry and physics necessary for these professions were not easy for him. It was much easier for a young man with good imagination and acting abilities to succeed in his work.
League of Gentlemen
Almost immediately after school, Mark entered the drama college of Bretton Hall. Here he not only received an education, but also met friends, communication with which determined his future career. He studied with Rhys Schiersmith and Steve Pemberton. Later, friends introduced Gatiss to Jeremy Dyson. The young people got along so well that they decided to create their own creative quartet. It is called the League of Gentlemen.
Friends gained fame after they began to perform on stage together. Their comic numbers were so successful that a few years later they decided to shoot the series. When creating this project, the experience that Gatiss gained over the years of fascination with horror films was useful. Comedians ridiculed many famous cliche genres and established laws.
Filmography
Filming in the comedy series allowed Mark Gatiss to show his talent and interest directors. He appeared in several more comedy films. But one of the most important pages in his filmography was his participation in the creation of the series Doctor Who. During the time that Mark was growing up and getting an education, the series was completed for a while. But in 2005, it was decided to revive the beloved hero and bring his story to the end. Mark was invited to write the script for 7 episodes. But in addition, he was able to play in his favorite Doctor Who and become a storyteller in one of the series.
Another cult series in which Mark appeared is Sherlock. The actor got the role of the brother of a famous detective. The ironic and intelligent Mycroft fell in love with many viewers and glorified Gatiss.
In addition, Mark appeared in several episodes of the popular series Game of Thrones. Although his role was episodic, the appearance of the actor very pleased the fans.
There are many adaptations in the filmography of Gatiss. Among them is the First People on the Moon. Mark Gatiss wrote the script for this project. Films based on the books of Herbert Wells have always been successful, this picture was no exception.
Personal life
Mark Gatiss is an open gay. He married actor Ian Hallard. Men met on a dating site. Mark conquered the literacy of his interlocutor. The correspondence lasted for some time, after which it was decided to meet. Mark, as he admitted, at that time was ready for a serious relationship and wanted to meet a man with whom he could spend his life. The relationship lasted almost ten years before the men were able to marry.
Infrequently talks about his family Mark Gatiss. The actor’s personal life for the most part remains behind the veil, although he has repeatedly admitted in an interview how happy he is in marriage with Ian. It was to him that Gatiss dedicated his book.
In the House of Actors, a real Victorian laboratory was created, Mark's childhood dream. True, the room is more likely to serve as a museum than a real field for scientific research.
Mark loves dogs. Together with Ian, they started a Labrador Retriever named Banson.
Mark Gatiss continues his work in the field of cinema and is engaged in writing. His sense of humor became famous far beyond the borders of Great Britain. And this means that every new project will be gladly accepted by fans.