Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1966-10-17
- Born Place: Sedgefield, Durham, England, UK
Also Known As:
Марк Гейтисс, 마크 거티스, مارک گیتیس
Mark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss is a highly versatile and celebrated English actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist. Born on October 17, 1966, in Sedgefield, County Durham, he is widely recognized for his work as a member of the acclaimed British comedy troupe The League of Gentlemen, for which he co-created, co-wrote, and acted in the BBC series (1999–2002).Beyond comedy, Gatiss has made a significant impact on British television, particularly with his long-standing involvement in "Doctor Who," for which he has both written episodes and appeared in various roles across the modern revival, and "An Adventure in Space and Time," a docudrama he wrote and executive produced for the show's 50th anniversary. He is perhaps best known globally as the co-creator, co-writer, and star (as Mycroft Holmes) of the multi-award-winning BBC series "Sherlock" (2010–2017), which he developed with Steven Moffat. Their collaboration continued with the BBC/Netflix miniseries "Dracula" (2020), which Gatiss also co-created and acted in.As an actor, his diverse film credits include "The Favourite," "The Father," "Operation Mincemeat," and "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One." On television, he has appeared in "Game of Thrones" (as Tycho Nestoris), "Wolf Hall," and has directed and written several of the BBC's "A Ghost Story for Christmas" adaptations. On stage, he has received critical acclaim, including a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Sir John Gielgud in "The Motive and the Cue." Gatiss is also a published author, with works including a biography of film director James Whale and his "Lucifer Box" series of novels. His contributions to the arts have earned him numerous awards, solidifying his reputation as a formidable talent in British entertainment.
