Mark Douglas Lutz is a

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actor, who is best known for playing Groosalugg in the television series ''

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'' and for writing and starring in '' Victor'', a two-hour film on the life and death of Victor Davis. He also guest starred in ''

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''.

Early life and education

At the age of 13, he moved to

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and he lived there for five years before moving to

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. His swimming career was highlighted by setting Ontario High School records and swimming internationally for his country, including World Cups and the Olympic trials. Lutz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the

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Career

Lutz starred in a biopic about the late Canadian Olympic swimmer Victor Davis. As well as starring in it, he also wrote the script and co-produced it. '' Victor'' was filmed in 2007 and was telecast on January 13, 2008, on

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and was the highest rated movie-of-the-week in ten years for the network. Lutz also appeared as the Groosalugg "Groo" on the TV series ''

''. He also played James on ''

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''.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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