Mark Strong Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Movies, Children, Wife, Awards

Mark Strong is a British actor whose commanding presence and chameleonic performances first garnered wide attention in the BBC drama “Our Friends in the North” (1996).

His portrayal of layered antagonists—most notably Lord Henry Blackwood in Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes” (2009) and the calculating Frank D’Amico in “Kick-Ass” (2010) has made him a go-to actor for complex villains.

Over three decades, he has navigated between prestige television, independent features, and blockbuster franchises, earning acclaim for roles such as Jim Prideaux in “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (2011) and Merlin in the “Kingsman” films, all while maintaining a private personal life that keeps the focus squarely on his work.

Profile

• Full name: Marco Giuseppe Salussolia
• Nickname: Mark Strong
• Date of birth: 5 August 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Islington, London, England
• State of origin: Greater London
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Actor, voice actor
• Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
• Parents: Giuseppe Salussolia (father), Waltraud Salussolia (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Liza Marshall
• Children: Gabriel Strong, Roman Strong
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Ethnicity: Italian and Austrian descent
• Net worth: $9 million

Early Life and Education

Mark Strong is now at the age of 62 years old and was born on 5 August 1963 in the Islington borough of London. His father, Giuseppe Salussolia, is Italian, and his mother, Waltraud Salussolia, is Austrian; his father departed soon after his birth, leaving Mark to be raised by his mother as she worked as an au pair.

Baptised a Catholic, he attended Wymondham College in Norfolk, where he sang in punk bands before discovering acting later in life. He studied English at Royal Holloway, University of London, and then trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating in 1989. It was his stage performances in productions like “Romeo and Juliet” that led to his first screen opportunities.

Personal Life

Mark Strong married television producer Liza Marshall in 2004 after meeting through mutual industry connections. The couple has two sons, Gabriel and Roman, and they reside in North London. He keeps his private life largely out of the spotlight, sharing little about family routines or personal interests.

Career

Strong made his television debut with a small role in “Prime Suspect 3” (1993) and earned a BAFTA TV Award nomination for “The Long Firm” (2004). His film breakthrough came as Prince Septimus in “Stardust” (2007), leading to high-profile villain roles in “Sherlock Holmes” (2009), “Kick-Ass” (2010), and the DC Comics adaptation “Green Lantern” (2011).

He garnered further acclaim as Jim Prideaux in “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (2011) and portrayed Merlin in the “Kingsman” franchise (2014–2017).

On television, he has taken recurring roles in series such as “State of Play” (2003) and lent his voice to documentaries including “Who Do You Think You Are?” (2006–2012). His versatility spans stages, independent films, and tent-pole franchises.

Awards

• BAFTA TV Award nomination – Best Actor for “The Long Firm” (2005)
• Laurence Olivier Award nomination – Best Supporting Actor for “Twelfth Night” (2003)
• British Independent Film Award nomination – Best Actor for “The Long Firm” (2004)
• Screen Actors Guild Award nomination – Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (2012)

Net worth

Mark Strong’s net worth is estimated at approximately $9 million, accrued through his extensive work in film and television roles, voice acting, and select producing credits.

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Filmography

• Saint-Ex (1993)
• Prime Suspect 3 (1993)
• Our Friends in the North (1996)
• Emma (1996)
• Our Friends in the North (1996)
• Stardust (2007)
• Sherlock Holmes (2009)
• Kick-Ass (2010)
• Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
• Green Lantern (2011)
• Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
• The Imitation Game (2014)
• Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
• Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
• Shazam! (2019)
• Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
• Cruella (2021)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
• Inheritance (2025)