He played his first role at the age of 18. Webber Mark belongs to the category of Hollywood actors who began their careers in their teens. What results did Mark achieve? Consider the biography, filmography, interesting facts from the personal life of the star, which will become interesting to all his fans.
Burdens of growing up
The hero of our article does not have any kindred relationship with his no less famous namesake, the Formula 1 driver. For his creative work, Mark has become one of the most sought-after stars of the "dream factory". Annually, one or two films with his participation are released. Mark Webber (photo attached) developed his talent in other areas related to acting, he acted as a director, screenwriter and producer. However, such successes were preceded by a long journey to conquer the Hollywood peaks.
Mark was born in 1980. In the state of Minnesota, he lived for about ten years. Unfortunately, he knows little about his father, since the boy’s childhood passed without his participation. Upon learning of the wife’s pregnancy, he hastened to hide. Mark was raised by a single mother, who not only tried to put all the best in her son, but also worked tirelessly to provide him with the most necessary.
Webber himself often recalled the difficult times of his childhood. Mark admitted in an interview that he and his mother had to spend the night in abandoned buildings unsuitable for housing, or actually spend months in cars. Winter times were especially hard when it was not easy to warm up. Webber's mother was fond of activities aimed at helping the homeless, because she knew firsthand what it was. Later, she connected her son to this. Fortunately, experiencing constant difficulties, the future star of the screen was not embittered. The destitute childhood tempered in humanity philanthropy, the desire to help one's neighbor. This was useful in a future profession, when Webber got rare, but still dramatic images.
First luck
Before becoming a full-fledged resident of Hollywood, Webber Mark graduates from high school and goes to the acting studio. Director Eugene Martin shoots the film “City Border” in Philadelphia and looks for new faces in local schools. One of these is Mark. And although the teenager got an insignificant role, this, undoubtedly, was a significant milestone in his life.
This was followed by a series of passing paintings, where Webber played episodic images: “Animal Farm”, “White Boys”, “Drive Me Crazy”, “Son of Jesus”. The young actor, who already knows for sure what he will connect his future life with, is honing his skills, and is also happy to listen to the advice of more experienced partners with whom he is on the same set. The first notable role came with Chris Koch's adventure comedy Snow Day. A year later, an even more successful thriller “Boiler Room” was released with the participation of Ben Affleck and Vin Diesel.
Without looking back and without a break
Finally, in the life of the actor comes a bright streak. Webber Mark tastes not only the first glory, but also respectable fees. She and her mother have not been forced to roam the streets for a long time. Mark's talent is deservedly paid. Over the next years, he actively starred in all incoming offers, changing the criminal genre of the film “The Right People” to the dramas “Uprising Square” and “Chelsea Walls”. In 2002, Woody Allen collects the star cast of his next film, entitled "Hollywood Finale, " inviting Mark to one of the roles. In the same year, Webber plays a major role in the action movie Street Artists.
Developing in all directions
To star in any eminent director is the dream of any actor. After all, as you know, this largely determines the future success of the picture. Webber starred in Jim Jarmusch's "Broken Colors", and then plays in the film "Like a Son." The film is especially discussed in the press and is included in the program of the festival in Philadelphia. For this work, Mark is awarded several awards and nominations.
Webber’s further acting projects include Good Life, Handsome, and Scott Pilgrim Against Everyone. According to critics, in the 2012 drama End of Love, Mark Webber touchingly and piercingly embodies the image of a father raising his newly born son alone. In addition to the main role, Mark wrote the script and directed the tape himself.
