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About Mark.

Mark McGowan is an American actor who was raised in Bakersfield, CA.

Born to two educators, Hugh and Cheryl McGowan, his school years were spent in Bakersfield and summers in Lowell, MA, where his family is originally from. 
The middle child of four brothers, Mark was an avid athlete who excelled in soccer and football. He also loved to entertain and became very interested in acting at a young age, but made a promise to his mother and late grandmother that he would go to and finish college before pursuing it. Mark took his talents to San Diego State University where he studied Molecular Biology, then Kinesiology, and graduated in 2002. After keeping his word, he immediately dove headfirst into acting while at the same time working in pharmaceutical sales and competing in mixed martial arts. 
In 2003, Mark was introduced to renowned acting coach, Joe Palese, who he has studied with at The Actor Space in Studio City, CA ever since. Mark has appeared in numerous commercials, as well as shared screen time with stars Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis on the CBS television series "Vegas" and with Laura Allen on FX's "Terriers." He is currently in post production for the pilot, "Taking Back Hollywood," which he wrote and produced. Mark currently resides in Hollywood, CA.
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