Mark Rolston Biography

Fast Facts

• At age nine he knew he wanted to be an actor, moving to Europe to fulfill his dreams and pursue a career
• Quote: "(On getting his role in the film "Aliens") "Actors have to tell white lies at times․ I had just done Revolution, and I made it sound as if I had the next-best role to Pacino!""
• Has a recurring role as Lex Luthor in "Young Justice," in which he stars with his former "The Shawshank Redemption" co-star Clancy Brown
• After receiving the lead role in the tour of "Richard II," his career in the U․S․ began
• After studying at the London Drama Center he beat out over 2,000 actors for a position in the Theatre Communications Group National Finals
• Attended Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, and was one year ahead of future actor Daniel Stern
• Was originally considered as the voice of Firefly in "Batman: The Animated Series," but the character was later dropped from the series