Mark Casamento
- Actor
- Writer
Mark is a Melbourne-based actor with Italian heritage and a graduate of the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). While still in his final year at WAAPA, Mark landed a role in the critically acclaimed Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks HBO series "The Pacific," directed by Emmy Award winner Jeremy Podeswa. During this time, he also appeared as 'Sandro' in the Australian feature film "Two Fists One Heart."
Mark has made waves in theater, earning rave reviews for his portrayal of 'Cousin Julio' in the Broadway hit "The Mother Fucker with the Hat." His versatility was further showcased when he took on the chilling role of Charles Manson in the American production "Dennis Wilson Forevermore," a performance that also garnered critical acclaim.
More recently, Mark has appeared on NBC's "Young Rock," starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, where he portrayed Coach Wally Buono, as well as in "Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries," playing mafia boss Carlo Liotti. Mark's career highlights his ability to breathe life into a diverse range of characters, earning him recognition on both stage and screen.