Mark Povinelli

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Mark Povinelli
Born (1971-08-09) August 9, 1971 (age 52)
Elyria, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materMiami University
Occupation(s)Actor, social activist
Years active1998 - present
Height115 cm (3 ft 9 in)
SpouseHeather Davis (m. 2001)
Children2

Mark Povinelli (born August 9, 1971) is an American stage, television and movie actor who also does occasional

skeletal dysplasia caused by a mutation in the COL2A1 (type II collagen) gene.[2]

His repertory encompasses drama, comedy, and fantasy. He has appeared in a wide range of productions, from stage plays by William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson to roles in television series such as Modern Family[3][non-primary source needed] and Boardwalk Empire, as well as in popular movies including The Polar Express.[4]

Life and career

Povinelli was born in Elyria, Ohio, and is the youngest of four children. His parents and siblings are average-size. His older brother Brian Povinelli is a marketer who inspired Mark's acting career.[citation needed] He is of Italian descent.[5] Povinelli graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland in 1989, and then graduated in 1993 from Miami University with a degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Theater Acting.[6] Onstage in 2003 in Lee Breuer's production of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, retitled Mabou Mines DollHouse,[7] Povinelli drew praise from The New York Times: "The men embody small-minded convention and stunted possibilities...Mr. Povinelli makes us feel Torvald's repressive sexual virility at every turn."[8] He has characterized his approach to acting for The Village Voice: "Being so tremendously different provides you with an analytical depth ... Like any actor, I try to bring as much of myself to the role I'm playing as possible. Every day I go out I'm made aware of my size. Why should I deny myself the richness of that experience when I go onstage?"[9]

Povinelli starred opposite

Oscar winners Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz in the 2011 film Water for Elephants, playing the role of Kinko.[10][11][12][13]

In 2012, he appeared in Mirror Mirror, which starred Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, and Lily Collins.[14] In the same year, Povinelli was cast as a series regular on the television series Are You There, Chelsea?, starring Laura Prepon. This made him the first little person ever to be cast as a series regular on a network studio sitcom.[15]

In 2015-2016 he had a recurring role as "The Cat" in the

Mad Dogs, which also starred Steve Zahn and Michael Imperioli
.

Since 2014, Mark has co-hosted LA Talk Radio's "Perfectly Imperfect Radio" program.[16]

Personal life

Povinelli currently resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife, Heather Davis, and their two children. Mark's brother-in-law, Erik Davis, was the 2020 El Presidente of Old Spanish Days Fiesta and is a television executive.[citation needed]

Works

Films:

Television:

Stage:

  • 2023: The Return of Benjamin Lay - Benjamin Lay
  • 2009: Mabou Mines Dollhouse - Torvald Helmer

Awards

  • 2005 Best Actor - Fantasy at the ShockerFest International Film Festival

References

  1. ^ "Hollywood Actor Billy Barty Dies at Age 76". ABC News.
  2. S2CID 24826973
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  3. ^ Our Children, Ourselves
  4. ^ "Mark Povinelli". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 2020-12-02. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  5. ^ Justin, Neil (2012-02-14). "Short actor stands tall". Star Tribune.
  6. ^ "Alumni Spotlight Series". Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. November 11, 2019.
  7. ^ "Mabou Mines Dollhouse Film".
  8. ^ Jefferson, M. Theater review: Fun-House Proportions Turn Dominance Upside Down. The New York Times. 2003, November 24.
  9. ^ McNulty, "Welcome to Lee Breuer's Dollhouse: Lee Breuer Goes Little — and Literal — with His Production of Ibsen's Classic". The Village Voice. 2003, November 12–18.
  10. ^ "INTERVIEW: Mark Povinelli (Kinko/Walter) talks about his role in Water for Elephants and MORE". 21 April 2011.
  11. ^ "Mark Povinelli Pictures & Photos - "Water for Elephants" New York City Premiere - Arrivals". Archived from the original on 2014-05-06. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  12. ^ Ditzian, Eric (April 13, 2011). "Robert Pattinson's 'Water For Elephants' Premiere To Stream Live On MTV.com". MTV. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
  13. ^ "'Water for Elephants' Premieres in New York City". 18 April 2011.
  14. TheGuardian.com
    . 6 April 2012.
  15. ISSN 0190-8286
    . Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  16. ^ "LA Talk Radio | Perfectly Imperfect Radio with Kathy, Toby, Geri & Mark". Archived from the original on 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2014-05-06.

External links

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