Mark Strong British actor of Italian descent Date of Birth: 05.08.1963 Country: Great Britain

1. Biography of Mark Strong
2. Early Life and Career
3. Rise to Fame
4. Recent Work and Personal Life
5. Friendships and Inspirations

Biography of Mark Strong

Mark Strong, whose real name is Marco Giuseppe Salussolia, was born on August 5, 1963, in London, to an Austrian mother and an Italian father. His father left the family shortly after Mark's birth, and he was raised by his mother, who worked as a house cleaner. Mark's English name is not his stage name; his mother officially changed it to make it easier for him to communicate with his peers. Mark was baptized in a Catholic church and is fluent in German and speaks some Italian.

Early Life and Career

Mark studied at Wymondham College, where he sang in punk bands "Electric Hoax" and "Private Party". Initially, he planned to become a lawyer, but after studying at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, he returned to London, studied English and acting at Royal Holloway College, and then enrolled in the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. On British television, Mark is a notable figure. He appeared in two parts of the series "Prime Suspect" and starred in the series "The Long Firm," for which he was nominated for a British Academy Film and Television Arts award.

Rise to Fame

Mark gained widespread recognition for his role as Terry 'Tosker' Cox in the television series "Our Friends in the North" and his appearances in films such as "Kingsman: The Secret Service," "The Imitation Game," "John Carter," "Robin Hood," "Sherlock Holmes," "RocknRolla," and many more. He has worked with renowned directors such as Ridley Scott and Guy Ritchie, and has played a variety of villainous and antagonist roles.

Recent Work and Personal Life

Mark's recent works include the thriller "Before I Go to Sleep" with Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth, the explosive action film "Kingsman: The Secret Service" again with Colin Firth, and the science fiction thriller "Ad Inexplorata." In early 2016, he will appear in the spy comedy "Grimsby" with Rebel Wilson and Isla Fisher. Mark currently resides in London with his wife Lisa Marshall and their two sons. He has expressed his love for the city and his satisfaction with the balance in his life.

Friendships and Inspirations

Mark is a longtime friend of Daniel Craig, another star of "Our Friends in the North," and Daniel is the godfather of Mark's eldest son. Mark considers David Bowie an icon of style and has mentioned Alain Delon as someone he admired in his childhood. Nelson Mandela is his number one inspiration. In 2015, Mark was included in the list of best-dressed British men by GQ magazine.