Who Is The Most Famous Mark In The World?

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How many celebrities named Mark can you think of? The famous Marks below have many different professions, including notable actors named Mark, famous athletes named Mark, and even comedians named Marc.

Mark Wahlberg is certainly one of the most famous Marks on this list. One of the famous actors named Mark, he actually started his career as a musician fronting the group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. He has also starred in such films as Boogie Nights, The Fighter, and Daddy's Home.

Another of the famous people with the first name Mark is Mark Twain, although he was born with the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Having written such novels as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, he is known as one of the greatest American humorists and writers.

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  • Mark Hamill
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    Mark Hamill

    09/25/1951
    Mark Hamill is an American actor and voice artist. Born in Oakland, California on September 25, 1951, Hamill rose to international fame for his iconic portrayal of Luke Skywalker in George Lucas's original Star Wars trilogy. Hamill's performances in Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1983) cemented his status as a key figure in pop culture. This success was not instantaneous, however. Prior to his breakout role, Hamill had several minor roles in television series such as The Bill Cosby Show and The Partridge Family. Hamill's career extended beyond the galaxy far, far away, distinguishing him as a versatile performer. He is also celebrated for his work in voice acting, most notably as the voice of The Joker in various Batman animated series and video games. His chilling and maniacal rendition of the infamous comic book villain has been hailed as definitive by audiences and critics alike. Other notable voice acting roles include characters in series like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Regular Show. Despite his remarkable success, Hamill's journey wasn't always smooth sailing. In 1977, he suffered a car accident that led to significant facial injuries requiring reconstructive surgery. This event almost derailed his acting career but Hamill showed resilience, bouncing back to continue his illustrious journey in the entertainment industry. Off-screen, Hamill is a dedicated family man, married to Marilou York since 1978, with whom he shares three children.
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  • Mark Wahlberg
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    Mark Wahlberg

    06/05/1971
    Mark Wahlberg's story is a riveting tale of transformation, from a troubled youth to an accomplished actor and producer. Born on June 5, 1971, in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the youngest of nine children in a working-class family. His early life was marked by numerous run-ins with the law, spurred by substance abuse and a lack of direction. Despite these challenging beginnings, Wahlberg managed to turn his life around, channeling his energy into a passion for music and acting that would ultimately catapult him to stardom. Wahlberg's first taste of fame came in the music industry, where he initially performed as Marky Mark, the frontman of the hip-hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. Their debut album Music for the People was a commercial success, featuring the hit single "Good Vibrations". However, it was in Hollywood where Wahlberg truly found his calling. His breakout role in Boogie Nights established him as a serious actor capable of delivering powerful performances. He has since starred in a string of successful films including The Departed, for which he received an Academy Award nomination, and Transformers: Age of Extinction, which remains one of the highest-grossing films of his career. In addition to his acting prowess, Wahlberg has also proven himself as a skilled producer. He co-founded the production company Closest to the Hole Productions, which has been responsible for several successful television series and movies, including the critically acclaimed Boardwalk Empire and Entourage. Wahlberg's journey, from his humble beginnings to his current status as one of Hollywood's most sought-after talents, is a testament to his resilience, determination, and undeniable talent.
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  • Mark Ruffalo
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    Mark Ruffalo

    11/22/1967
    Mark Ruffalo, renowned for his compelling performances in both independent films and blockbuster hits, has established himself as a highly respected actor in Hollywood. Born on November 22, 1967, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Ruffalo's journey to stardom was not an overnight success. His early years were marked by struggle, perseverance, and dedication to his craft. Despite the challenges he faced, Ruffalo honed his skills in the Stella Adler Conservatory and the Orpheus Theatre Company, laying a solid foundation for his future acting career. Ruffalo's breakthrough role came in 2000 when he starred in Kenneth Lonergan's critically acclaimed drama, You Can Count on Me. His sincere and nuanced performance garnered him significant attention in the film industry. This paved the way for more challenging roles in films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Zodiac, and The Kids Are All Right, showcasing his wide range and versatility as an actor. However, it was his portrayal of Bruce Banner/The Hulk in Marvel's Avengers series that catapulted him to global fame. With this role, Ruffalo managed to strike a perfect balance between pathos and humor, creating a unique and relatable version of the iconic character. Beyond his acting career, Ruffalo is equally recognized for his environmental activism. He co-founded Water Defense, a non-profit organization dedicated to clean water, sanitation, and advocating against water pollution. His commitment to social and environmental causes led to his recognition as a Champion of the Earth by the United Nations Environment Programme.
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  • Mark Twain
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    Mark Twain

    11/30/1835
    Mark Twain, born as Samuel Clemens in 1835 in Missouri, USA, is one of the most celebrated figures in American literature. His childhood was spent in the river town of Hannibal, which later became the backdrop for his most famous works, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. These novels are not only considered cornerstones of American literature but also provide an insightful commentary on pre-Civil War American society. Twain's career spanned across various roles including that of a printer, riverboat pilot, journalist, and lecturer. His experiences in these roles provided him with a rich source of material for his writings. For instance, his time as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River inspired his pen name, 'Mark Twain', a term used by riverboat pilots to denote safe water depth. His keen observations of human nature and society coupled with his unique blend of humor, satire, and wit made his work resonate with a wide audience. Though he enjoyed immense success and popularity, Twain's personal life was riddled with hardships and tragedies. He faced bankruptcy, endured the loss of three of his four children, and outlived his beloved wife, Olivia Langdon. Despite these adversities, he continued to write, producing a vast body of work that includes novels, essays, short stories, and travelogues. Twain passed away in 1910, but his legacy continues to thrive, enlightening and entertaining readers to this day.
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  • Mark Lee
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    Mark Lee

    08/02/1999
    Mark Lee (born August 2, 1999), known professionally as Mark, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer of Korean descent. He is a member of the South Korean boy band NCT and its fixed sub-units NCT 127 and NCT Dream, as well as the South Korean supergroup SuperM.
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  • Mark Zuckerberg
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    Mark Zuckerberg

    05/14/1984
    Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (; born May 14, 1984) is an American technology entrepreneur and philanthropist. Zuckerberg is known for co-founding and leading Facebook as its chairman and chief executive officer. He also co-founded and is a board member of the solar sail spacecraft development project Breakthrough Starshot.Born in White Plains, New York, Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. Originally launched to select college campuses, the site expanded rapidly and eventually beyond colleges, reaching one billion users by 2012. Zuckerberg took the company public in May 2012 with majority shares. His net worth is estimated to be $55.0 billion as of November 30, 2018, declining over the last year with Facebook stock as a whole. In 2007 at age 23 he became the world's youngest self-made billionaire. As of 2018, he is the only person under 50 in the Forbes ten richest people list, and the only one under 40 in the Top 20 Billionaires list.Since 2010, Time magazine has named Zuckerberg among the 100 wealthiest and most influential people in the world as a part of its Person of the Year award. In December 2016, Zuckerberg was ranked 10th on Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful People.
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  • Mark Antony
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    Mark Antony

    01/14/1982
    Marcus Antonius (14 January 83 BC – 1 August 30 BC), commonly known in English as Mark Antony or Anthony, was a Roman politician and general who played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic from an oligarchy into the autocratic Roman Empire. Antony was a supporter of Julius Caesar, and served as one of his generals during the conquest of Gaul and the Civil War. Antony was appointed administrator of Italy while Caesar eliminated political opponents in Greece, North Africa, and Spain. After Caesar's death in 44 BC, Antony joined forces with Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, another of Caesar's generals, and Octavian, Caesar's great-nephew and adopted son, forming a three-man dictatorship known to historians as the Second Triumvirate. The Triumvirs defeated Caesar's murderers, the Liberatores, at the Battle of Philippi in 42 BC, and divided the government of the Republic between themselves. Antony was assigned Rome's eastern provinces, including the client kingdom of Egypt, then ruled by Cleopatra VII Philopator, and was given the command in Rome's war against Parthia. Relations among the triumvirs were strained as the various members sought greater political power. Civil war between Antony and Octavian was averted in 40 BC, when Antony married Octavian's sister, Octavia. Despite this marriage, Antony carried on a love affair with Cleopatra, who bore him three children, further straining Antony's relations with Octavian. Lepidus was expelled from the association in 36 BC, and in 33 BC disagreements between Antony and Octavian caused a split between the remaining Triumvirs. Their ongoing hostility erupted into civil war in 31 BC, as the Roman Senate, at Octavian's direction, declared war on Cleopatra and proclaimed Antony a traitor. Later that year, Antony was defeated by Octavian's forces at the Battle of Actium. Antony and Cleopatra fled to Egypt, where they committed suicide. With Antony dead, Octavian became the undisputed master of the Roman world. In 27 BC, Octavian was granted the title of Augustus, marking the final stage in the transformation of the Roman Republic into an empire, with himself as the first Roman emperor.
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  • Mark Strong
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    Mark Strong

    08/05/1963
    Mark Strong (born Marco Giuseppe Salussolia; 5 August 1963) is a British actor. He is best known for his roles in films, such as Prince Septimus in Stardust (2007), Lord Henry Blackwood in Sherlock Holmes (2009), Frank D'Amico in Kick-Ass (2010), Jim Prideaux in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), George in Zero Dark Thirty (2012), MI6 Chief Stewart Menzies in The Imitation Game (2014), Merlin in Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), and Dr. Thaddeus Sivana in Shazam! (2019).
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  • Mark Cuban
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    Mark Cuban

    07/31/1958
    Mark Cuban (born July 31, 1958) is an American businessman and investor. He is the owner of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Dallas Mavericks, co-owner of 2929 Entertainment and chairman of AXS TV. He is also one of the main "shark" investors on the ABC reality television series, Shark Tank. In 2011, Cuban wrote an e-book, How to Win at the Sport of Business, in which he chronicles his experiences in business and sports.
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  • Mark Harmon
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    Mark Harmon

    09/02/1951
    Mark Harmon, born as Thomas Mark Harmon on September 2, 1951, in Burbank, California, is an American actor who has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry over several decades. He was born into a family with deep roots in the Hollywood industry: his mother, Elyse Knox, was an actress and his father, Tom Harmon, was an acclaimed football player and broadcaster. Despite this, Harmon initially focused on a career in sports, following in his father's footsteps and achieving success as a quarterback at UCLA during the early 1970s. Harmon's transition into acting was not immediate. After his football career ended, he spent two years in law school before deciding to pursue acting, a move that would bring him international fame. His breakthrough role came in the 1980s when he starred in the medical drama St. Elsewhere as Dr. Robert Caldwell. However, it's his portrayal of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the hit CBS series NCIS that has earned him widespread recognition and acclaim. His performance in this role has led to numerous award nominations and wins, confirming his reputation as one of television's most reliable and admired actors. Despite the fame and recognition, Harmon has always valued his private life, maintaining a low-key profile away from the limelight. He married actress Pam Dawber in 1987, and they have two sons together. Known for his dedication, work ethic, and ability to balance a successful acting career with a grounded personal life, Harmon's story is a testament to his versatility and commitment. His enduring presence in the entertainment industry is a tribute to his talent and professionalism, making him an iconic figure in television history.
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  • Marc Jacobs
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    Marc Jacobs

    04/09/1963
    Marc Jacobs (born April 9, 1963) is an American fashion designer. He is the head designer for his own fashion label, Marc Jacobs, and formerly Marc by Marc Jacobs, a diffusion line, which was produced for approximately 15 years having been discontinued after the 2015 fall/winter collection. At one point there were over 200 retail stores in 80 countries. He was the creative director of the French design house Louis Vuitton from 1997 to 2014. Jacobs was on Time magazine's "2010 Time 100" list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and was #14 on Out magazine's 2012 list of "50 Most Powerful Gay Men and Women in America". He got married on 7 April 2019, to his long time boyfriend Charly Defrancesco.
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  • Mark Knopfler
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    Mark Knopfler

    08/12/1949
    Mark Knopfler, a British songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1949 and raised in North East England. He is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded with his younger brother David Knopfler in 1977. The band quickly shot to fame with their debut album containing the hit single "Sultans of Swing," which showcased Mark's distinctive fingerstyle technique and narrative-driven lyrics, both hallmark elements of his signature style. Dire Straits achieved significant success worldwide with numerous chart-topping hits and multi-platinum albums until their disbandment in 1995. Following the dissolution of Dire Straits, Knopfler embarked on a successful solo career, producing nine studio albums that spanned various genres, including country, folk, and blues. His skillful blend of diverse musical influences has consistently been met with critical acclaim and commercial success. In addition to his solo work, Knopfler has contributed scores to several films, such as Local Hero, Cal, and The Princess Bride, further demonstrating his versatility and mastery of musical storytelling. Over his career, Mark Knopfler has received multiple accolades acknowledging his exceptional talent and influence. These include three honorary doctorate degrees in music from universities in the UK, four Grammy Awards with Dire Straits, and solo recognition by notable music magazines like Rolling Stone and Guitar World. His contributions to music have not just been limited to his own works, but also collaborative projects with artists such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Sting. With his enduring impact on the global music scene, Knopfler firmly stands as one of the most respected and influential figures in the world of rock and roll.
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  • Mark Howe
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    Mark Howe

    05/28/1955
    Mark Steven Howe (born May 28, 1955) is a retired American professional ice hockey left winger and later defenseman who played sixteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) and six seasons in the World Hockey Association (WHA). He is currently serving the Director of Pro Scouting for the Detroit Red Wings.He is the son of Gordie and Colleen Howe, younger brother of Marty Howe, and nephew of Vic Howe. Despite the enormous shadow cast by his father and splitting time between two leagues, Howe shone as one of the best two-way NHL defensemen of the 1980s, being a three-time runner-up for the Norris Trophy and making the Stanley Cup finals three times as a player. He is a member of both the United States Hockey Hall of Fame and the Hockey Hall of Fame in to which he was inducted in 2011. The Howe family received the Wayne Gretzky International Award in 2000, for major contributions to the growth and advancement of hockey in the United States.
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  • Mark Spitz
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    Mark Spitz

    02/10/1950
    Mark Andrew Spitz (born February 10, 1950) is an American former competitive swimmer and nine-time Olympic champion. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, all in world record time. This was an achievement that lasted for 36 years until it was surpassed by fellow American Michael Phelps, who won eight golds at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Between 1968 and 1972, Spitz won nine Olympic golds, a silver, and a bronze, in addition to five Pan American golds, 31 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) titles and eight National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) titles. During those years, he set 35 world records, two of which were in trials and unofficial. Swimming World Magazine named him World Swimmer of the Year in 1969, 1971, and 1972. He was the third athlete to win nine Olympic gold medals.
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  • Mark Ronson
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    Mark Ronson

    09/04/1975
    Mark Ronson, born in London in 1975, is a globally recognized music producer, DJ, and musician. He hails from a prosperous lineage, with his mother, Ann Dexter, being a prosperous socialite and writer, and his father, Laurence Ronson, a real estate tycoon. His talent for music manifested at an early age, and he was already a skilled drummer by the time he was a teenager. The major breakthrough in Ronson's career came in the early 2000s when he started producing music for high-profile artists such as Amy Winehouse, Adele, and Bruno Mars. Among his most celebrated works are Winehouse's "Back to Black", which won him a Grammy for Producer of the Year in 2008, and Bruno Mars's "Uptown Funk", which fetched him two Grammys in 2016, including Record of the Year. Besides his success as a producer, Ronson has also made a name for himself as a solo artist. His fourth studio album, Uptown Special (2015), reached the top 5 in the UK and the US, earning him widespread acclaim. Furthermore, Ronson has made substantial contributions to film music, including the Oscar-winning song "Shallow" from the movie A Star Is Born. Across his flourishing career, Mark Ronson has proven himself as a versatile talent in the music industry, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary pop culture.
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  • Mark Warner
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    Mark Warner

    12/15/1954
    Mark Robert Warner (born December 15, 1954) is an American businessman and politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Virginia, a seat he was first elected to in 2008. He is a member of the Democratic Party and currently a Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus and the Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Prior to his congressional career, Warner was the 69th Governor of Virginia holding the office from 2002 to 2006, and is the honorary chairman of the Forward Together PAC. Warner delivered the keynote address at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Apart from politics, Warner is also known for his involvement in telecommunications-related venture capital during the 1980s; he founded the firm Columbia Capital. In 2006, he was widely expected to pursue the Democratic nomination in the 2008 U.S. presidential election; however, he announced in October 2006 that he would not run, citing a desire not to disrupt his family life. Warner was considered to be a potential vice presidential candidate, until he took himself out of consideration after winning the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate.Running against his gubernatorial predecessor, Jim Gilmore, Warner won his first election to the Senate in 2008 with 65% of the vote. Warner won reelection in 2014, narrowly defeating Ed Gillespie.
  • Mark Messier
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    Mark Messier

    01/18/1961
    Mark John Douglas Messier (; born January 18, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey center of the National Hockey League and former special assistant to the president and general manager of the New York Rangers. He played a quarter of a century in the NHL (1979–2004) with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks. He also played professionally with the World Hockey Association (WHA)'s Indianapolis Racers and Cincinnati Stingers. He was the last former WHA player to be active in professional hockey, and the last active player who had played in the NHL in the 1970s. Messier is considered one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. He is second on the all-time career lists for playoff points (295) and regular season games played (1756), and is third for regular season points (1887). He is a six-time Stanley Cup champion—five with the Oilers and one with the Rangers—and is the only player to captain two professional teams to championships. His playoff leadership while in New York, which ended a 54-year Stanley Cup drought in 1994, earned him the nickname "The Messiah", a play on his name. He was also known, over the course of his career, as "The Moose" for his aggression and strength. He twice won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player, in 1990 and 1992, and in 1984 he won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player during the playoffs. He is a 15-time NHL All-Star. In 2007, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, in his first year of eligibility. In 2017 Messier was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history.On June 30, 2017, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada by Governor General David Johnston for "contributions to hockey as an outstanding player and captain, and for his leadership in encouraging children to take up the sport."
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  • Mark Hoppus
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    Mark Hoppus

    03/15/1972
    Mark Allan Hoppus (born March 15, 1972) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and former television personality best known as the bassist and co-lead vocalist of pop-punk band Blink-182, as well as part of rock duo Simple Creatures with All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth. Born in Ridgecrest, California, Hoppus spent his childhood moving back and forth between his mother and father's houses, as they divorced when he was in third grade. He became interested in skateboarding and punk rock in junior high, and received a bass guitar from his father at the age of fifteen. After moving to San Diego in 1992, Hoppus' sister introduced him to Tom DeLonge, and together with drummer Scott Raynor, they formed the band Blink-182. As of 2015, Hoppus is the last remaining original member of the group. Blink-182 produced several rock recordings and toured exhaustively before signing to major label MCA to co-distribute their sophomore effort, 1997's Dude Ranch, which featured the Hoppus-penned hit "Dammit". After replacing Raynor with Travis Barker, the trio recorded Enema of the State (1999), which launched the band into multiplatinum success. Two more records followed—the heavier Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001) and the more experimental Blink-182 (2003)—before the band split in 2005 following internal tension. Hoppus continued playing with Barker in +44 in the late 2000s. Blink-182 subsequently reunited in 2009 and continue to record and tour worldwide. Aside from his musical career, Hoppus has had multiple successes behind the recording console, producing records for groups such as Idiot Pilot, New Found Glory, The Matches, Motion City Soundtrack and PAWS. He has previously co-owned two companies, Atticus and Macbeth Footwear, and has begun a clothing line named Hi My Name is Mark. Hoppus hosted a weekly podcast in 2005 through 2006 which returned in 2015, and he hosted his own television talk show, Hoppus on Music, from 2010 to 2012 on Fuse.
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  • Marc Bolan
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    Marc Bolan

    09/30/1947
    Marc Bolan, born as Mark Feld, was an English singer-songwriter who left his impact on the music world. Known for his expressive lyrics and distinctive style, he became a pivotal figure in the glam rock movement of the 1970s. His journey began in London, where he was born on September 30, 1947. His passion for music emerged early on, and by the time he was nine, he had already begun penning his own songs. Bolan started his career as a model before diving into music with the band, John's Children. However, it was with T. Rex, originally formed as Tyrannosaurus Rex, that Bolan achieved meteoric success. His unique blend of folk, rock and theatricality resulted in chart-topping hits including "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" and "Jeepster." T. Rex's album, Electric Warrior, has been cited as one of the defining works of the glam rock genre, thanks to Bolan's flamboyant stage presence and memorable songwriting. Tragically, Marc Bolan's life and career were cut short when he died in a car accident on September 16, 1977, just two weeks before his 30th birthday. Despite his untimely death, Bolan's influence on music remains substantial. His legacy continues to inspire countless artists, and his work still resonates with fans worldwide. Famed for his creativity, charisma and pioneering spirit, Marc Bolan will forever be remembered as a glittering star in the annals of rock 'n' roll.
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  • Mark Sheppard
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    Mark Sheppard

    05/30/1964
    Mark Andreas Sheppard (born 30 May 1964) is a British-American actor and musician. He is often credited as "Mark A. Sheppard". Sheppard is known for his recurring roles as the demon/King of Hell Crowley on Supernatural, lawyer Romo Lampkin on the Battlestar Galactica reboot, Interpol investigator James Sterling on Leverage, and small-time crime lord Badger on Joss Whedon's Firefly.
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  • Marc Overmars
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    Marc Overmars

    03/29/1973
    Marc Overmars (Dutch: [ˈmɑrk ˈoːvərmɑrs] (listen), born 29 March 1973) is a Dutch former footballer and the current director of football at Ajax. During his footballing career, he played as a winger and was renowned for his speed and technical skills. Overmars was born in Emst and was passionate about football at an early age. He began his playing career at SV Epe before joining Go Ahead Eagles' youth team in 1987. He secured a place in the first team by the 1990–91 season, but joined Willem II in time for the following season. His stay at the club was short; after 31 appearances he signed for Ajax in 1992. He established himself as a key member of the team that won three Eredivisie titles from between 1994 and 1996 and the UEFA Champions League in 1995. In December 1995, Overmars sustained a cruciate ligament injury which ruled him out of playing for eight months. In 1997, he joined Arsenal; his performances at the club were indifferent to begin with and attracted criticism from football pundits and fans alike. By the end of his first season, Overmars became a focal point of Arsenal's league and cup double success. He scored the winning goal against league rivals Manchester United which set his team on their way to securing the Premier League title and opened the scoring against Newcastle United in the 1998 FA Cup Final. In 2000, he moved to Barcelona in a deal worth £25 million and became the most expensive player in Dutch football history. The club failed to win silverware during his stay and numerous managerial changes made him a peripheral player. A persistent knee injury prompted Overmars to announce his retirement in 2004, but he reversed his decision in 2008 and went on to play one season for Go Ahead Eagles before retiring again. In 2012, he was named as Ajax's director of football. Overmars represented the Netherlands national team for 11 years. He scored on his international debut in 1993 against Turkey, and was a member of the Netherlands squads for four major tournaments: the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups, and 2000 and 2004 European Championships.
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  • Mark Farner
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    Mark Farner

    09/29/1948
    Mark Fredrick Farner (born September 29, 1948) is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, and later as a contemporary Christian musician.
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  • Mark Henry
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    Mark Henry

    06/12/1971
    Mark Jerrold Henry (born June 12, 1971) is an American powerlifter, Olympic weightlifter, strongman, and retired professional wrestler, who is currently signed to WWE under a Legends contract. He also works backstage as a producer. He is a two-time Olympian (1992 and 1996) and a gold, silver, and bronze medalist at the Pan American Games in 1995. As a powerlifter, he was WDFPF World Champion (1995) and a two-time U.S. National Champion (1995 and 1997) as well as an all-time raw world record holder in the squat and deadlift. Currently, he still holds the WDFPF world records in the squat, deadlift and total and the USAPL American record in the deadlift since 1995. He is credited for the biggest raw squat and raw powerlifting total ever performed by a drug tested athlete, regardless of weight class, as well as the greatest raw deadlift by an American citizen.
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  • Mark Addy
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    Mark Addy

    01/14/1964
    Mark Ian Addy (born 14 January 1964) is an English actor and voice artist. He is known for varied roles in British television, including Detective Constable Gary Boyle in the sitcom The Thin Blue Line (1995–1996) and Hercules in the fantasy drama series Atlantis (2013–2015). He made his film debut as Dave Horsefall in The Full Monty (1997), earning a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Other notable roles include Fred Flintstone in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000), Bill Miller in the CBS sitcom Still Standing (2002–2006) and King Robert Baratheon in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones (2011).
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  • Mark Gatiss
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    Mark Gatiss

    10/17/1966
    Mark Gatiss ( (listen); born 17 October 1966) is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, director and novelist. His work includes writing for and acting in the TV series Doctor Who and Sherlock. Together with Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and Jeremy Dyson, he is a member of the comedy team The League of Gentlemen. He played Tycho Nestoris in the HBO series Game of Thrones.
  • Mark David Chapman
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    Mark David Chapman (born May 10, 1955) is an American criminal who murdered English musician John Lennon, formerly of the Beatles, on December 8, 1980 outside Lennon's residence at the Dakota apartment building in Manhattan. Chapman fired five shots at Lennon with a Charter Arms .38 special revolver, hitting him four times in the back. For the next few minutes, Chapman remained at the scene reading J. D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye until he was arrested by police. He planned to cite the novel as his manifesto. Raised in Decatur, Georgia, Chapman had been a fan of the Beatles, but was incensed by Lennon's lifestyle and public statements, such as his remark about the Beatles being "more popular than Jesus" and the lyrics of his later songs "God" and "Imagine". In the years leading up to the murder, Chapman developed a series of obsessions, including artwork and the music of Todd Rundgren. The Catcher in the Rye took on great personal significance for him, to the extent that he wished to model his life after the novel's protagonist, Holden Caulfield. He also contemplated killing other public figures, including Johnny Carson, Elizabeth Taylor, Ronald Reagan, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. At the time of the murder, he had no prior criminal convictions and had just resigned from a job as a security guard in Hawaii. His wife was aware of his plans but she did not inform the police or mental health services. Following the murder, Chapman's legal team intended to mount an insanity defense that would be based on the testimony of mental health experts who said that he was in a delusional psychotic state. He was more cooperative with the prosecutor, who argued that his symptoms fell short of a schizophrenia diagnosis. As the trial approached, he instructed his lawyers that he wanted to plead guilty based on what he had decided was the will of God. The judge allowed the plea change and concluded that Chapman was sane, sentencing him to a prison term of 20 years to life with a stipulation that mental health treatment would be provided. Chapman refused requests for press interviews during his first six years in prison; he later said that he regretted the murder and did not want to give the impression that he killed Lennon for fame and notoriety. He ultimately supplied audiotaped interviews to journalist Jack Jones, who used them to write the investigative book Let Me Take You Down: Inside the Mind of Mark David Chapman in 1992. In 2000, Chapman became eligible for parole, which has since been denied ten times.
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    Mark Arcobello

    08/12/1988
    Mark Robert Arcobello is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing with the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League.
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    Mark McGrath

    03/15/1968
    Mark Sayers McGrath (born March 15, 1968) is an American singer who is the lead vocalist of the rock band Sugar Ray. McGrath is also known for his work as a co-host of Extra, and he was the host of Don't Forget the Lyrics! in 2010. McGrath hosted the second season of the TV show Killer Karaoke, taking the place of Jackass star Steve-O. In 2018, McGrath was cast to compete in the first American season of Celebrity Big Brother, in which he made it to finale night, but was eliminated in the final eviction prior to the final two.
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    Mark McGwire

    10/01/1963
    Mark David McGwire (born October 1, 1963), nicknamed Big Mac, is an American former professional baseball first baseman. His Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career spanned from 1986 to 2001 while playing for the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals, winning one World Series championship each with Oakland as a player in 1989 and with St. Louis as a coach in 2011. One of the most prolific home run hitters in baseball history, McGwire holds the major league career record for at bats per home run ratio (10.6), and is the former record holder for both home runs in a single season (70 in 1998) and home runs hit by rookie (49 in 1987). He ranks 11th all time in home runs with 583, and led the major leagues in home runs in five different seasons, while establishing the major league record for home runs hit in a four-season period from 1996−1999 with 245. Further, he demonstrated exemplary patience as a batter, producing a career .394 on-base percentage (OBP) and twice leading the major leagues in bases on balls. Injuries cut short the manifestation of even greater potential as he reached 140 games played in just eight of 16 total seasons. A right-handed batter and thrower, McGwire stood 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall and weighed 245 pounds (111 kg) during his playing career. From Pomona, California, the Athletics chose McGwire with the 10th overall selection in the 1984 MLB draft, and he was a member of the silver medal-winning entry of the United States national team that same year at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. As a rookie in 1987, he quickly grabbed media attention with 33 home runs before the All-Star break, and would lead the major leagues in home runs that year with 49, while setting the single-season rookie record. He appeared in six straight All-Star Games from 1987 to 1992 despite a brief career decline related to injuries. Another string of six consecutive All-Star appearances followed from 1995 to 2001. Each season from 1996 to 1999, he again led the major leagues in home runs. A part of the 1998 Major League Baseball home run record chase of Roger Maris' 61 with the Cardinals, McGwire set the major league single-season home run record with 70, which Barry Bonds broke three years later with 73. McGwire also led the league in runs batted in, twice in bases on balls and on-base percentage, and four times in slugging percentage. Injuries significantly cut into his playing time in 2000 and 2001 before factoring into his retirement. He finished with 583 home runs, which was fifth all-time when he retired.For his career, McGwire averaged a home run once every 10.61 at bats, the best at bats per home run ratio in baseball history (Babe Ruth is second at 11.76). He was the fastest player to hit 500 home runs, in 5,487 at-bats.McGwire was a central figure in baseball's steroids scandal. In 2010, McGwire publicly admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs during a large portion of his career. In his first ten years of eligibility, McGwire has not been elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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    Mark Coleman

    12/20/1964
    Mark Daniel Coleman (born December 20, 1964) is a retired American mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, former NCAA collegiate wrestler and former Olympic amateur wrestler. Known as The Hammer, he was the UFC 10 and UFC 11 tournament champion, the first UFC Heavyweight Champion, and the Pride Fighting Championships 2000 Open Weight Grand Prix champion. At UFC 82 Coleman was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. At the age of retirement he was taking 150,000 USD salary per year.Coleman is credited with proving the ability of wrestlers to dominate in the developing sport of mixed martial arts, and with being one of the first in American MMA to successfully use the strategy that he coined; ground-and-pound, earning him the distinction as "The Godfather of Ground & Pound".
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