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Biography

Early life

Mark worked at WEOK-FM as a disc jockey for a late-night

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program. He worked for Wakeford-Orloff and Dick Miller Associates, where he made television commercials for

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, GE,

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and others.

Selected filmography

As producer

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The Hurt Locker ''The Hurt Locker'' is a 2008 American war action thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Mark Boal. It stars Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Christian Camargo, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse, and Guy Pearce. T ...

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'' (2009) *''Fire Bay'' (2008) *'' Bordertown'' (2007) (co-producer) *''

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'' (2006) (executive producer) *''

Once Upon a Time in Mexico ''Once Upon a Time in Mexico'' is a 2003 American neo-Western action film written, directed, produced, photographed, scored, and edited by Robert Rodriguez. It is the sequel to '' Desperado'' (1995) and the third and final installment in the ' ...

'' (2003) (co-producer) *''

Scary Movie 2 ''Scary Movie 2'' is a 2001 American parody film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. It is the sequel to '' Scary Movie'' and the second installment in the ''Scary Movie'' film series. The film stars Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Shawn Wayans and ...

'' (2001) (co-executive producer) *''Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis'' (2000) (TV) (producer) *''

8 Seconds ''8 Seconds'' is a 1994 American contemporary Western biographical drama film directed by John G. Avildsen. Its title refers to the length of time a bull rider is required to stay on for a ride to be scored. The film stars Luke Perry as Americ ...

'' (1994) (co-producer) *''

The Fisher King ''The Fisher King'' is a 1991 American fantasy comedy drama film written by Richard LaGravenese and directed by Terry Gilliam. Starring Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges, with Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer and Michael Jeter, the film tells th ...

'' (1991) (associate producer) (as Anthony Mark) *''Zelly and Me'' (1988) (producer) *''Billy Galvin'' (1986) (producer)

As Production Manager

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'' (2009) *'' Bordertown'' (2006) (unit production manager) *''

'' (2001) (unit production manager) *''

The Wedding Planner ''The Wedding Planner'' is a 2001 American romantic comedy film directed by Adam Shankman, in his feature film directorial debut, written by Pamela Falk and Michael Ellis, and starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey. Plot Ambitious Sa ...

'' (2001) (unit production manager) *''Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis'' (2000) (TV) (unit production manager) *''

The Mirror Has Two Faces ''The Mirror Has Two Faces'' is a 1996 American romantic comedy-drama film produced and directed by Barbra Streisand, who also stars. The screenplay by Richard LaGravenese is loosely based on the 1958 French film ''Le Miroir à deux faces'' wri ...

'' (1996) (unit production manager) *'' Desperado'' (1995) (unit production manager) *''

'' (1994) (unit production manager) *'' Nowhere to Run'' (1993) (unit production manager) *''

'' (1991) (unit production manager) (as Anthony Mark)

As Second Unit Director

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'' (2001) (second unit director) *''Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis'' (2000) (TV) (second unit director: New York/Canada) *''Earthly Possessions'' (1999) (TV) (second unit director)

Awards and honors

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'' (2009) – Venice Film Festival – SIGNIS Grand Prize – Best Film *''The Hurt Locker'' (2009) – Venice Film Festival – Human Rights Film Network Award – Best Film *''The Hurt Locker'' (2009) – Venice Film Festival – Arca Young Cinema Award – Best Film Venezia 65 *''The Hurt Locker'' (2009) – Venice Film Festival – Sergio Trasatti Award – Best Film *''

'' (2003) (TV) – Emmy Nomination "Outstanding Made for Television Movie" *''

'' (1991) – 5 Oscar nominations, 1 win ("best actress"

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), *''

'' (1991) – Won 3 Golden Globes (

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, Mercedes Ruehl, and

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), nominated for best director and best motion picture

References

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