Mark Ruffalo biography
Hollywood star Mark Ruffalo calls himself the lucky one, and it's hard to argue when he has everything anyone could dream of. Popularity and fame came to him after one of his very first roles on a big screen. But to land that role, he had to endure more than 800 auditions! His current net worth is estimated at around $35 million.
Early life and childhood
Mark Alan Ruffalo was born on November 22, 1967, in the charming small town of Kenosha, Wisconsin, founded in the 19th century by Italian immigrants. It's likely that Mark's ancestors were among the town's founding families, given his Italian heritage. He can thank his ancestry for his striking looks, gorgeous curly hair, and fiery temper.
Following his calling
After graduating from acting school, he spent time with a theater troupe as both actor and director. However, as much as he loved the stage, he dreamed of a film career and began attending countless auditions, searching for his big break.
Still, according to Mark, he occasionally gave in to frustration and punched holes in his apartment walls out of despair, hiding the damage behind posters of famous actors. To make ends meet, he worked as a bartender for many years. Mark saw this job as just a stepping stone toward his acting dream, using it to hone his craft by observing customers and studying their behavior.
First success
Mark was over thirty years old when he finally got his chance. His first appearance on a big screen happened in 1996 in the trash horror movie The Dentist, joining marvelous Corbin Bernsen in the role of a maniacal and sadistic doctor. However, the rising of a new Hollywood wasn't quite noticed by anyone. The next three years brought Mark only a couple of small roles and none of them really led to breakthrough or renown.
From 1999 to 2003, Mark started landing solid roles and built a reputation as a stable, reliable actor with an incredible work ethic who could completely transform for any role. He appeared in the comedy Apartment 12, portraying a young painter, stuck living with insufferable neighbors. In such movies as Windtalkers and The last Castle Ruffalo paired up with a bunch of eminent actors including Robert Redford, Peter Stormare, and Nicolas Cage.
Life trials
Success often comes with a price. Sometimes life throws challenges at rising stars that test their character and ultimately make them stronger. That's exactly what happened with Mark Ruffalo.
According to Zoomboola.com, in 2008 one of Mark's closest friends died, universally beloved actor Heath Ledger. At the end of the same year, Ruffalo had to face another shocking tragedy when he got informed about the death of his own brother. Investigators up to this day can't tell if Scott Ruffalo was shot, took his own life, or was a victim of a tragic incident.
Main roles
Between 2003 and 2010, Mark Ruffalo experienced a meteoric rise to the top of Hollywood's A-list. The actor developed his signature performance style and became renowned for his mastery of dramatic roles. He appeared in more than 30 projects, with many earning their place among the best Hollywood films of the 21st century.
In summer 2018, Mark appeared in the latest installment of Marvel's Avengers franchise, where he portrays genius scientist Bruce Banner and his alter-ego, the Hulk.
Personal life
In 2000, the actor married Sunrise Coigney. She's not only an actress but also a successful entrepreneur—Sunrise owns an entire network of jewelry stores across Europe and North America. Together, they have three children and are widely considered one of Hollywood's most stable couples.
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