Happy birthday! Mark Gatiss turns 59 today
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Mark Gatiss is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor-comedian-screenwriter Mark Gatiss (Game of Thrones, Sherlock, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Gatiss, a cultural icon
Born in Sedgefield on October 17, 1966, Mark Gatiss' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Gatiss' not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mark hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mark Gatiss as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.
Happy Birthday, Mark, you're the best!
Mark Gatiss career in pictures
- Dad's Army (2016)
- Wolf Hall (2015)
Doctor Who (2007 - 2017)
Game of Thrones (2014 - Today)
Sherlock (2010 - 2017)
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