Mark David Charles Griffin (born 25 February 1968) is an

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actor known for his role as Trojan on the television series ''

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Early life

Born in

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, Griffin attended Brighton Hill secondary school. He played squash at a young age and was invited to National Squad Training Camp. He went on to become a bodybuilder.

Career

Griffin's first acting role was in the 1995 TV series ''

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'' in which he played the live action version of the animated character. He has since gone onto appear in various films including ''

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'', '' Dr. Dolittle 2'', ''

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(in 2018)'' and a lead role in Mark L. Lester's 2014 film ''Dragons of Camelot''. He also had TV roles in ''

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'' and '' Strike Back: Legacy''

Theatre

During May 2015 Griffin starred in the Simon Stephens play Bluebird at the Tabard Theatre London.

''Gladiators''

Griffin appeared on ''Gladiators'' from 1993 to 1996, leaving to concentrate on his acting career.

''Action Man''

Griffin appeared on ''Action Man'' where he played the main character from 1995 to 1997.

Writing

Griffin wrote a book about his time on ''Gladiators'' in 1995 called Trojan: My Life with the Gladiators

Personal life

Griffin has a daughter, Gabriella, with fellow former Gladiator Zodiac, Kate Staples.

References

External links

*
Mark Griffin fansite
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