Mark grew up in Cocoa Beach, Florida, enjoying surfing, skateboarding and fishing. The youngest of four children. Mark was drawn to the performing arts early on in life. At age 5, he initially took to the stage playing Joseph in a Christmas production; though nearly being fired for attempting to actually ride the youngster playing the donkey, he nonetheless persevered to deliver a brilliant performance. Mark continued to participate in dramatic activities throughout his school years. Then, at age 20, he packed his bags and headed west for Los Angeles to begin studying full time at The Acting Corps, immersing himself in the study of everything from the Meisner Technique to the plays of Chekhov. In August of 2008, Mark began studying with Joe Palese of The Actor Space. Mark simply enjoys the craft, never shying away from any project which captures his imagination.