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Mark Strong

Mark Strong
Mark Strong
Born: 1963 in Highbury, London, England
Occupation: Actor
Active: '90s-2000s
Major Genres: Drama, Comedy
Career Highlights: Emma, Twice Upon a Yesterday, Good
First Major Screen Credit: Emma (1996)
21 Videos for Mark Strong
Endgame (2009) Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) Syriana (2005)
Sherlock Holmes (2009) RocknRolla (2008) Tristan & Isolde (2005)
The Young Victoria (2009) Stardust (2007) Hotel (2001)
Babylon A.D. (2008) Sunshine (2007) Sunshine (1999)
Body of Lies (2008) Scenes of a Sexual Nature (2006) Twice Upon a Yesterday (1998)
Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) Oliver Twist (2005) Fever Pitch (1997)
Good (2008) Revolver (2005) Emma (1996)
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Biography:

With a handsome visage, but also slightly gaunt and stark features that could suggest menace or intensity at the drop of a hat, raven-haired Englishman Mark Strong essayed a long and surprisingly diverse list of character roles throughout the 1990s and 2000s; many played perfectly off of these physical attributes.

Early in his career, Strong remained almost exclusively in Britain, for such efforts as Captives (1994) , Sharpe's Mission (1996), Emma (1997), and Fever Pitch (1997). In time, however, the actor went transcontinental, turning up in fare as diverse as the István Szabó epic drama Sunshine (1999) and American indie helmer Mike Figgis' 2001 Hotel -- thus showcasing his own versatility.

Strong's role choice during this period also suggested a strong predilection for cinematizations of classics, from Henry VIII (2003) to Tristan & Isolde (2005). He gained heightened recognition among U.S. audiences (particularly young viewers) in 2007, when he played Septimus, the one of the many heirs to the throne of Stormhold, in Matthew Vaughn's wondrous fantasy Stardust.

~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide.