Mark Critch Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Movies, Comedy, Books, Instagram, Nationality

Mark Patrick Critch is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on the long-running comedy series This Hour Has 22 Minutes, which he joined as a regular cast member in 2003 after initially serving as a writer.

He is also the creator and star of the semi-autobiographical CBC Television series Son of a Critch (2022–present), based on his bestselling memoir of the same name. Critch is also recognized for his comedic road pieces and celebrity impressions, as well as his film roles, such as portraying NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in the 2023 film BlackBerry.

Mark Critch
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Mark Patrick Critch
Stage Name:	Mark Critch
Born:	14 May 1974 (age 52 years old)
Place of Birth:	St. John's, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Parents:	Mike Critch
Siblings:	Mike Critch Jr.
Spouse:	Melissa Royle (m. 2019)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Jacob Critch, Will Critch
Occupation:	Comedian, actor, writer
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Mark Critch was born on May 14, 1974, in St. John’s, Canada. He is the son of Mike Critch, a longtime journalist for radio station VOCM in St. John’s, and the younger brother of Mike Critch Jr., who is a radio DJ for VOCM-FM and uses the name Mike Campbell on the air.

Details about his formal education are not widely available. His ethnicity is of Canadian and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Mark Critch began his career as a writer for the comedy series This Hour Has 22 Minutes before becoming a regular cast member in 2003, a position that brought him national recognition.

He reached notoriety after a segment aired in which MP Carolyn Parrish stepped on a George W. Bush doll, leading to her removal from caucus.

He is particularly famous for his road pieces, where he accosts celebrities and politicians, and for his impressions, including those of Donald Trump and Rex Murphy.

During this time, he also appeared as a guest on various shows, hosted the Halifax Comedy Festival, and had a recurring role as Gary Breakfast on the CTV sitcom Satisfaction.

Critch expanded his career into film, appearing in movies such as Rare Birds, The Grand Seduction (2013)—for which he won the David Renton Award at the Atlantic Film Festival—and the documentary Trail of the Caribou (2016).

In 2018, he released his early life memoir, Son of a Critch, which became a Globe and Mail bestseller and won the Margaret and John Savage First Book Award.

He subsequently released a second book, An Embarrassment of Critches, which was shortlisted for the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour in 2022.

He has also received Gemini, Canadian Comedy, and Writers Guild of Canada awards.

In his later career, Critch‘s creative focus shifted to television with the 2022 premiere of Son of a Critch, a CBC series adapted from his memoir in which he portrays his own father, Mike Critch.

He also played NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in the critically acclaimed 2023 film BlackBerry.

His continued work on Son of a Critch and notable film roles has solidified his influence in Canadian comedy.

He is also known for his charitable work, serving as an honorary chair and patron for various foundations and spearheading fundraising campaigns in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @critchmark

Personal Life

Mark Critch married his longtime partner, Melissa Royle, on August 6, 2019. He has two children, Jacob and Will, from a previous relationship.

Critch maintains a relatively private personal life but often draws on his family experiences, particularly his upbringing in St. John’s, for his creative work, most notably in the semi-autobiographical series Son of a Critch.

Filmography

• Anchor Zone
• Rare Birds
• Above and Beyond
• The Grand Seduction (2013)
• BlackBerry (2023)

Net Worth

Mark Critch has an estimated net worth of around $1 million. Earning from his Canadian comedy career with a decades-long career on television, in film, and as a bestselling author, his primary sources of income have been his acting roles, writing, and book sales.