Popular American actor Marc Pellegrino(photos are presented in the article), was born April 9, 1965 in Los Angeles, California. He began his career in 1984, playing a small role in the film “The Hunter,” directed by James Whitmore.
Carier start
This was followed by a series of supporting roles inlow-budget film projects, such as: "Hunted", "Fatal Number", "Big Lebowski". In his youth, Mark Pellegrino took on any role in order to gain experience as quickly as possible. And in general, he succeeded, with each new character the actor felt more and more confident. The directors noticed a diligent performer and began to trust him more responsible roles. Mark's appearance matched the characters of a dramatic nature.
His first creative success Mark Pellegrinoconsiders the role of Paul in the TV series "Dexter", an extravagant and uncontrollable ex-husband of a close friend of the protagonist. Mutual hostility became the leitmotif in the relationship between Dexter and Paul, and since both actors in real life have a soft, non-conflict character, they had to work hard to play their characters with a high degree of confidence.
First prize
В 2009 году Марк Пеллегрино снялся в роли mysterious Jacob, a character from the TV show "Survive". The role was small, but it carried a significant mythological burden. The actor managed to create an image, thanks to which the screenwriters and the director were able to express their vision of one of the minor and at the same time significant characters of the series. For the role of Jacob Mark awarded the award "Saturn" in the nomination "The best work in the drama series." The award was received in 2010.
Confession
Pellegrino’s success as Jacob revealed to himthe road to the TV series "Supernatural", which started in 2005 and is still being filmed. Creator Eric Kripke offered Mark the role of Lucifer, the fallen angel. Hellish character appears in the fifth season and becomes one of the central figures of action. After this role, Mark Pellegrino became a truly famous actor. Career went uphill, creative growth was evident.
В 2011 году Марк Пеллегрино сыграл еще одну a minor role that was no less significant against the general background of the events taking place in the series “To be a man”. The character of a vampire named Boston, who turned from a man into a terrible ghoul more than three hundred years ago, demanded a fine psychological interpretation, and the actor brilliantly coped with a difficult task.
Mark Pellegrino, Filmography
During his career, the actor has appeared in more than one hundred and twenty roles. The following is a selective list of films and TV shows with his participation:
- "Deadly Beauty" (1987), character - Frankenstein;
- "Without Rules" (1989), the role of Randy;
- "Nightlife" (1989), the role of Alena;
- Roller Prayer (1990), Bengo;
- Blood and Concrete (1991), the role of Bart;
- "Police Commissioner" (1991), character Joe Landa;
- "North Side" (1992), the character of Rolf Hauser;
- Lethal Weapon (1992), the role of Billy Phelps;
- "The Departed" (1992), character of Cletus Fried;
- Midnight Witness (1993), the role of Patterson;
- "Knight of the roads" (1994), Robert Lee;
- The Last Cowboy (1994), Sommers;
- Ambulance (1996), Nathan Conley;
- Cherokee (1996), Frank Bonner's character;
- Hourly (1996), the role of Ray;
- "Little Surprises" (1996), Jack;
- Macon County Prison (1997), the role of Dan Aldum;
- New York Police (1997), Frank Watkins character;
- The Big Lebowski (1998), Jackie;
- "Raven Slayer" (1989), character of Professor Arthur Corvus;
- Club Life (1999), the role of Lipton;
- The X-Files (1999), the character of Derwood Spinks;
- "Ellie Parker" (2001), Justin;
- Thieves (2001), Bill;
- "Monsters" (2001), Sally Spinelli;
- "The Killer Next Door" (2002), the character of Keith Schwann;
- "Driven Out" (2003), Dale Hewitt's character;
- "Moving Alan" (2003), the role of Alan Kennard;
- Zelda (2003), character of Reginald;
- Amnesia (2004), Jimmy Schmidt's character;
- "Ellie Parker" (2005), the role of Justin;
- "Coffee House" (2006), Tom;
- Passion Anatomy (2007), the role of Chris;
- Black Mark (2007), Quentin King's character;
- Knight of the Roads (2008), the role of Walter Cooperton;
- "Cover" (2008), character of Ron Pebble.
Personal life
The actor is an exemplary family man, he has long been married to Tracy Aziz, who works as an assistant director. Mark has an excellent relationship with her daughter from Tess's first marriage.
In his spare time, Pellegrino is engaged in combatloves fiction and never watches TV. Mark recently had a “hobby” - twice a week, he and his wife go to the cinema and watch films with their participation.
