Markus William Redmond (born February 5, 1971) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter.

Career

In 2016, Redmond directed and starred in the independent film ''The 6th Degree'', a psychological thriller he wrote and co-produced. The cast included Redmond,

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, and Turkish actress Fadik Atasoy. The film was released on

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. In 2017, Redmond wrote and directed the comedy horror short film ''Allen + Millie: A Short Romance,'' starring Brooke Lewis and

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. The short film received awards from the Los Angeles Film Awards and the Sicily International Film Festival.

Screenwriting

In 2000, Redmond and Ivy Williams sold their college thriller, ''I Would Die for You,'' to

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, although the film was not produced. In 2007, Redmond wrote and starred in the independent film '' If I Had Known I Was a Genius''. The cast included

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, and

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. The film premiered on January 23, 2007, at the

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Acting

Redmond's films credits include ''

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'' (1994), ''K-11'' (2012), ''

The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human ''The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human'' is a 1999 American mockumentary directed and written by Jeff Abugov, and starring David Hyde Pierce, Carmen Electra, Lucy Liu, and Mackenzie Astin. Premise Hyde Pierce, acting out the role of a ...

'' (1999); and ''

How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog ''How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog'' is a 2000 American black comedy film written and directed by Michael Kalesniko. It stars Kenneth Branagh and Robin Wright Penn. Plot Peter McGowan is a chain-smoking, impotent, insomniac British playwright w ...

''. On television, Redmond played recurring roles as Officer Lucas on ''

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'' (1993-1994) and Mark Washington in '' Murder One'' (1995-1996). He also starred as Phil on the sitcom '' Family Rules (1999).'' Other television appearances include ''

21 Jump Street ''21 Jump Street'' is an American police procedural drama television series created by Patrick Hasburgh and Stephen J. Cannell for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It aired from April 12, 1987 to April 27, 1991, spanning 103 episodes over five s ...

'' (1990), ''

Family Matters ''Family Matters'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on ABC for eight seasons from September 22, 1989, to May 9, 1997, then moved to CBS for its ninth and final season from September 19, 1997, to July 17, 1998. A spin-of ...

'' (1990), ''Get Smart'' (1995), ''

Mad About You ''Mad About You'' is an American television sitcom starring Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt as a married couple in New York City as they navigate life together. In later seasons, the couple has a daughter. It initially aired on NBC from September 2 ...

'' (1997), ''

Vengeance Unlimited ''Vengeance Unlimited'' is an American crime drama series broadcast during 1998–1999 on ABC which lasted for one season of sixteen episodes. The show starred Michael Madsen and Kathleen York. Premise Mr. Chapel was a mysterious stranger ke ...

'' (1999), ''

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'' (1999, 2000), and ''

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'' (2003).

Publishing

In 2024, Redmond signed a three-book deal with the Dafina imprint of Kensington for "Blood Slaves: The Blood Saga", to be distributed Penguin Random House. The saga is an ingenious reimagining of the vampire origin story set during the early days of American slavery. The story blends alternate history with supernatural horror, as the last surviving member of an ancient African vampire tribe meets a slave desperate for freedom, and together, they lead an army of enslaved people in a cinematically blood-soaked battle for freedom and revenge. The upcoming hardcover is scheduled for release on July 29, 2025.

Other media

Redmond has been a featured guest on

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Q&As and various entertainment

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s. Since 2015, he has been a recurring interviewee on the

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vlog channel ''Film Courage''.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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