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Mark O'Brien Biography

Birth Name:Mark O'Brien

Birth Place:St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Assistant director

Fast Facts

  • His short film, "Kathy," received the William F․ White Award for Best Comedy during its debut at the Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival
  • Graduated from Memorial University in Newfoundland, receiving a bachelor of arts degree
  • After meeting Georgina Reilly on the set of "Republic of Doyle" in 2011, the two were married two years later in January 2013
  • Is a former journalist for CBC News
  • His career began with a supporting role in "Above and Beyond," a miniseries about World War II
  • Is best known for portraying the character Des Courtney on "Republic of Doyle․"
  • Wrote, directed and starred in the short film "Better People․"
  • Has been the host of CBS Television's children's series "Kids' CBC․"

Awards

  • 2011Canadian Comedy Award-Television - Performance - Male: nominated
  • 2014Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance by a Male - Television: nominated
  • 2015Canadian Comedy Award-Best Direction - Television Program or Series: nominated
  • 2016Best Ensemble-: winner
  • 2016SOFIE-Best Dramatic Short Film: nominated
  • 2016SOFIE-Best Actor in a Short Film: nominated
  • 2017Award of Excellence-Best Drama: winner
  • 2017Jury Award-Best Drama: winner
  • 2020Canadian Screen Award-Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2021Bloodie-Best Picture: nominated
  • 2021Bloodie-Best Director: nominated
  • 2021Outstanding Directorial Achievement-Feature Film: nominated
  • 2021Cheval Noir-Best Film: nominated
  • 2021Cheval Noir-Best Screenplay: winner
  • 2021Audience Award-Best Canadian Feature: nominated
  • 2021Grimmfest Award-Best Screenplay: winner
  • 2022Canadian Screen Award-Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2022Canadian Screen Award-Original Screenplay: nominated
  • 2022Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema-Best Film: nominated