A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Alias:
Mark Jason Tomkins
Mark Thompkins
Mark Tompkins
Birthplace:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Born:
January 16, 1975
Starting his acting career in the critically-acclaimed late 90's series "Borderline", American actor Mark N Tompkins embarked on what it would turn out to be a life journey. Taken with movies and performance from an early age, even as a kid he used every opportunity possible to surprise his family and put together some sort of performance. He was born on January 16, 1975 in Vancouver, Brittish Canada in a family of three children. His mother was working at the local social service, while his father was a driver in a moving company. Although Mark N Tompkins had a close relationship with his parents, and they supported him unconditionally, still he was concerned that he might disappoint his parents if he doesn't continue his education. Thus after finishing high school Mark enrolled at the Capilano University in Vancouver. During his short stay at university he realized it is best to follow his true passion in America, and thus moved to Staten Island, New York City. Being a young, aspiring painter and actor in the Big Apple, struggling to make a living and pursue his life-long dream, definitely played a part in building his personality. Determined to make it in the movie industry Mark N Tompkins went above and beyond, joggling bussing tables, acting school and everyday auditions. After so many castings he finally got the break that he was hoping for, and in 1996 he was casted in a highly-acclaimed TV Series that was already showing. But, more importantly, his painting career overshadowed his acting career, and before he knew it he was working on complex movie sets alongside Hollywood stars in major film productions. The rest is history...
Concept Artist:
2014 Edge of Tomorrow
Lead Painter:
2005 Chaos
2006 She's the Man
2014 Edge of Tomorrow
Painter:
1999 Lake Placid
2001 Thir13en Ghosts
2002 K-9: P.I.
2004 I, Robot
2005 Chaos
2005 Fantastic Four
2006 She's the Man
2007 Whisper
2009 Case 39
2014 Edge of Tomorrow
2015 Fifty Shades of Grey
2015 Manglehorn
Scenic Artist:
1999 Lake Placid
2000 Duets
2001 Thir13en Ghosts
2002 K-9: P.I.
2004 I, Robot
2005 Chaos
2005 Fantastic Four
2006 Eight Below
2006 She's the Man
2007 Whisper
2009 Case 39
2009 I Love You, Beth Cooper
2010 Hot Tub Time Machine
2012 The Movie Out Here
2013 Elysium
2013 Horns
2014 Edge of Tomorrow
2014 Godzilla
2015 Fifty Shades of Grey
2015 Manglehorn
2016 Star Trek Beyond
Standby Painter:
1999 Lake Placid
2000 Duets
2000 Final Destination
2001 Antitrust
2001 Thir13en Ghosts
2002 K-9: P.I.
2003 Freddy vs. Jason
2004 I, Robot
2005 Chaos
2005 Fantastic Four
2006 Eight Below
2006 She's the Man
2007 88 Minutes
2007 Code Name: The Cleaner
2007 Whisper
2009 Case 39
2009 I Love You, Beth Cooper
2010 Hot Tub Time Machine
2012 The Movie Out Here
2013 Elysium
2013 Horns
2014 Edge of Tomorrow
2014 Godzilla
2015 Fifty Shades of Grey
2015 Manglehorn
2016 Star Trek Beyond
Standby Painter:
2006 Psych
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