Mark Buntzman was born in 1949 in Hollywood, California. He grew up primarily in New York. He's an MIT graduate with a degree in physics. Buntzman was a martial arts teacher and the producer of the Great Caribbean Comet Watch Cruise prior to becoming involved with the film business in the mid 70s. He made his debut as both the star and producer of the obscure low-budget horror feature "Suicide Cult." Mark then co-produced the superbly gritty urban vigilante action hit "The Exterminator." Buntzman co-wrote, co-produced and directed the inferior sequel "Exterminator 2." Mark Buntzman has worked with Mario Van Peebles on several pictures: He not only co-produced both "Love Kills" and "Standing Knockdown," but also acts in "Posse," "Panther," and "Love Kills."