Mark Eddie: the actor's creative path

Mark Eddie is a famous American and British actor. His name in the credits means that the picture will receive high box office. Many projects in which he participated, have become truly cult. Mark - the actor is versatile. He acted as in multi-million blockbusters, and in short serials-sitcoms. All of his characters are colorful and memorable, and the play of the 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 family, Jan, was a carpenter in a fairly famous cathedral in York. Most of the relatives also lived in the north of England. Even at school, Eddie showed a passion for acting. He actively participated in various school scenes and performances. Therefore, with the place of further study, the guy was determined 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 the whole of Britain. The study lasts only two years. During his student life Mark regularly tries himself in various castings. Participates in small plays. According to the testimony of friends of celebrity, he even tried himself in writing. However, the actor himself does not confirm this data, but does not refute it 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 play of the actor was immediately remembered by the audience. Therefore, in the same 1984 Eddie was invited to participate in a similar project - a comedy series "Heartbeat." In addition to the main roles, Eddie Mark also plays episodic in such iconic tapes as "Married with Children" and "The Thin Blue Line".

Mark Eddy: movies

Shooting in several TV series brought Eddie some popularity within Britain. However, so-called serial actors often do not get to the big screen. Mark did not want to put up with this and immediately began to look for ways to advance. He hired himself his own creative agent, who contacted various studios and sought suitable pictures. As a result, in 1997 Eddie gets a role in the "Men's striptease". After that, he was invited to other budget pictures. In the film "Around the World in 80 Days" he played along with the legendary Jackie Chan.

Most of the films with his participation are comedies. Therefore, many critics are of 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: "The Game of Thrones"

But the real popularity Eddie received after filming in the famous series "The Game of Thrones." He got a role thanks to his participation in the similar style of "Robin Hood", which also had an atmosphere of gloomy Middle Ages. George Martin, the author of the series "The Song of Ice and Flame" , who was one of the producers of the "Game of Thrones", announced the role of the author of this article for the first time.

Eddie Mark was supposed 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 loyal friend, but a licentious husband and a drunkard. Nevertheless, Eddie managed to play King Västerås colorfully and vividly, which caused a lot of approving criticism from the fans of the franchise.

At the moment Mark lives in York with his wife and children.