Mark Taylor (born March 7, 1977, in

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) is a

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known mainly for his roles as Eugene Donovan in ''

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'', Romeo in ''

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'', and Kwest in ''

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''.

Early life and education

Taylor was born and raised in Toronto, but relocated to Palm Harbor, Florida during his last two years of high school, before returning to Toronto. Taylor studied computer engineering technology at

Seneca College Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, branded as Seneca Polytechnic since 2023, is a multi-campus public college in the Greater Toronto Area and Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It offers full-time and part-time programs at the baccala ...

and graduated from

Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute (Albert Campbell CI, ACCI or Campbell), initially intended to be known as Sir William Osler Collegiate Institute is a public high school in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the former suburb of Scarb ...

Acting career

From 1997-2000, Taylor starred as Romeo in the teen sitcom ''

.'' In 2000, he played Eugene Donovan in the film comedy ''

.'' This was later followed by his role as Kwest in the drama TV series ''

'' from 2005-2008. He also played the role of Lewis 'Lou' Young in the Canadian

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series '' Flashpoint'' until his character was killed off in 2009 in the 23rd episode (part of the second season).

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

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* 1977 births Living people Canadian male television actors Canadian male film actors Canadian male voice actors Black Canadian male actors Actors from Scarborough, Ontario Male actors from Toronto Seneca College alumni {{Canada-screen-actor-1970s-stub