Biography
Who is Mark Strong?
Early life and education
Mark Strong was born Marco Giuseppe Salussolia in London on August 5, 1963. His mother was Austrian and his father was Italian, though his father left the family shortly after he was born. He grew up in the Islington area and spent his childhood moving between various flats in London neighborhoods like Walthamstow and Clapton. During his youth, his mother legally changed his name to help him better assimilate with his peers in England.
Career beginnings and television
His professional career began in the early 1990s with television serials. He appeared in the ITV crime drama Prime Suspect 3 and later in Prime Suspect 6. He also took on the role of Terry Tosker Cox in the BBC Two drama Our Friends in the North in 1996. During that same period, he played the romantic lead Mr. Knightley in an ITV adaptation of the novel Emma.
Film roles and franchise work
Much of his film career is defined by his work in major franchise films and historical dramas. He played the antagonist Lord Blackwood in the 2009 Sherlock Holmes film and appeared as Frank D'Amico in Kick-Ass. He joined the Kingsman series as a key character in both The Secret Service and The Golden Circle. Also, he portrayed Dr. Thaddeus Sivana in the superhero films Shazam! And Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Stage acting and awards
Mark has maintained a significant presence on the stage throughout his career, often focusing on Shakespearean comedy and dramatic plays. In 2002, he played Orsino in a production of Twelfth Night, which resulted in a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award. He also starred in a production of A View from the Bridge, playing Eddie Carbone on the West End and later on Broadway.
Birthday and age
Mark Strong was born on August 5, 1963, which makes Mark 63 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Mark shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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