Mark Ruffalo

Profession: Actor

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Biography: Mark Ruffalo was an American actor who had a breakthrough with the 2000 film You Can Count on Me. Ruffalo's portrayal of Bruce Banner/Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has since gained him international recognition. He has earned accolades such as Academy Award nominations for The Kids Are All Right (2010), Foxcatcher (2014), and Spotlight (2015).

Ruffalo began his acting career in the early 1990s with minor film roles and stage appearances. His stage work in This Is Our Youth in 1996 led to further opportunities in film. By the mid-2000s, his talents were recognized on Broadway, earning a Tony Award nomination for Awake and Sing! in 2006.

Ruffalo's role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe began in 2012 with The Avengers and continued across multiple films. He received critical praise for films like Foxcatcher and Spotlight and won an Emmy for I Know This Much Is True (2020). Ruffalo received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024.

The loss of his brother Scott in 2008 was a major event amidst these professional successes. Outside of acting he has been involved in activism extending from environmental issues to political engagement, opposing fracking and supporting progressive candidates such as Bernie Sanders.

Born: November 22, 1967
Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Age: 56 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius