British actors are known for more high minded art than many of
their American screen peers. Perhaps their fancy titles help
matters. Take Sir Anthony Hopkins, or Sir Elton John for example.
The Rock, or Vanilla Ice can hardly stack up. Yet with one of
Britian’s newest rising screen stars, actor Mark Woolley,
he backs up the cliché with a punch of real brain
power.
British actor and musician, Mark Woolley relocated to California
from London after outgrowing the U.K. market, having made a name
for himself on stage and screen there. He started in theatre at
the age of 14, joined the local Youth Theatre, and appeared in
countless shows in London, as well as regional theatres, after
breaking out from the Fringe theatre and Street theatre scenes in
the UK.
A born intellectual giant, a young Mr. Woolley was invited to
join MENSA, the organization for the smartest people in the
world, at the mere age of 14. Mr. Woolley later worked in local
radio, both as a voice artist and televised presenter. This led
to his expansive television and independent film work, including
the film "Little Indiscretions" in which he had his first major
Hollywood cameo, which led to his move to Los Angeles for the
film.
He soon later appeared starring in several theatrical productions
in Los Angeles, including Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and "A Midsummer
Nights Dream.” He next starred in the film "Poet Heads"
which won the Best Mockumentary Feature at last years Harlem
International Film Festival.
A professional musician, he co-wrote and recorded the song "Back
to You," which appears on the soundtrack of the independent cult
film "3 Days Gone.” Mr. Woolley began playing the guitar at
the age of 12. The music veteran both writes and composes music,
plays guitar, mandola, piano, and stand up bass among more. His
music is known for its unique blending of the styles of rock and
classical, with occasional electronic overtones.
He has played in numerous bands in the U.K. and has written or co
wrote for numerous film soundtracks. Mr. Woolley’s eclectic
style unites with a unique talent, as a daring presence on screen
and stage, with actable choices and musical movements that will
continue to stand the test of time. When he’s not quoting
Einstein or reciting the latest news on the most recent political
summit, he can be spotted as one of the stars for “Brit
Week” which runs April 26th through May 31 in Hollywood
that celebrates British culture.