Mark Lawrence
Biography
Mark Lawrence hails from Ardnacrusha in the county of Clare in the West of Ireland. Before becoming a professional actor, he studied Medicine in University College Cork, qualifying as a Doctor. Mark acted in a number of plays with the U.C.C. Dramatic Society, before moving to Dublin to train at Bow Street Academy for Screen Acting. He was nominated for an ISDA for Best Actor for his performance as 'Lar' in the award-winning play 'Such a Local Row'. Lawrence has appeared in lead and supporting roles with companies in Cork, Limerick, and Dublin, most recently appearing as the lead male role of 'Nigel' in 'Sharon' by Katie Holly at Bewley's Theatre, Dublin. An accomplished writer, Mark's short play 'In a League of his Own' was a finalist in the 2014 British Theatre Challenge, and was published in 2015. He has recently directed the pilot episode of 'The Height Of It', a TV series set in North Dublin. Mark also writes and performs sketch comedy with 'Kings of the Harpies'. Mark is currently rehearsing 'Fallen Angels' by Noel Coward, where he will play the role of 'Willie Bambury'. The play opens in Dee-Light Studios, Dublin in November 2018.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Nurse Watching Outside
Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence. Events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos unraveling around them.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Young Male Doctor
The lives of a Dublin family embroiled in a gangland war and the consequences of their choices.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Doctor
When a man wakes up in the Australian outback with no memory, he must use the few clues he has to discover his identity before his past catches up with him.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Dochtuir
Grief stricken Róise lost her husband, Frank, two years ago. Her son, Alan, worries about her but the arrival of a mysterious dog seems to bring happiness to her life once more. Róise soon comes to believe that the dog is, in fact, Frank reincarnated. He has come back to be with her again… and to coach the local sports team…
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Doctor McDonagh
Val Barber, a private investigator, is hired by a wealthy widow to find her missing granddaughter. Set in Dublin against the background of a global pandemic, Barber’s initial investigation into Sara’s disappearance quickly darkens. Secrets start surfacing in unexpected ways. Before too long, Barber finds himself entangled with powerful men of shady morals determined to thwart his investigation. Has he bitten off more than he can chew?
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Rowan Smith O'Brien
When Ireland's most notorious amateur sports star becomes the first man in history to fail a test for PEDs, he agrees to coach the country's worst team in order to try and rebuild his shattered reputation.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Ged
While on a weekend away in a guest house, a couple play a game that has supernatural consequences.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A petrol station attendant is drawn into the harsh world of a trafficked immigrant car washer, torn between speaking out at the risk of losing everything.