Mark Strong is a British actor best known for portraying cold, calculating villains.[1]
Background[]
Mark was born in Islington, a neighborhood just north of the London, UK central city. His father left the family soon after his birth, and he was raised by his mother who worked as an au pair in various northern London suburbs. When Strong was young, his mother legally changed his name to help him fit in with his English peers. He attended Wymondham College in Morley, Norfolk. Originally, he intended to become a lawyer but returned to London after one year of studying German law at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. He subsequently studied English and drama at Royal Holloway, University of London before attending the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.[2]
Strong has appeared in a multitude of television shows, films, video games, and live theater productions since about 1989.[2]
Critical Role Productions[]
- The Legend of Vox Machina, Season Three
- "Cloak and Dagger (LoVM)" (LVM3x07) - Assembly mage (young Trent Ikithon)
- The Mighty Nein (animated), Season One
Other works[]
For a complete list of Mark's credits, see his IMDb page.
Trivia[]
Screenshot of Trent Ikithon, by Titmouse from "Cloak and Dagger (LoVM)" (LVM3x07).[art 2]
- There was intense fan speculation that the "Assembly Mage" portrayed by Mark in "Cloak and Dagger (LoVM)" (LVM3x07) was a younger Trent Ikithon, based on his appearance. This was eventually confirmed in the cast list, and Mark also plays the archmage in the "Mighty Nein" animated series.[3][4]
External Links[]
Mark Strong on IMDb- Mark Strong on Wikipedia
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mark Strong on IMDb
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mark Strong on Wikipedia
- ↑ Dominick, Nora (July 24, 2025). "The First Look At Critical Role's "Mighty Nein" Animated Series Is Here, Plus A Release Date". BuzzFeed. Retrieved August 6, 2025. "
Strong notably voiced the role of 'Assembly Mage' in The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3, so Trent Ikithon, I know you when I see you, and I am ready to hate you (complimentary)."
- ↑ McCauley, Tara (October 24, 2024). "The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 Changes Critical Role's First Campaign in Some Massive Ways". The Escapist. Retrieved August 6, 2025. "Anna Ripley's childhood run-in with Trent Ikithon".
Art:
- ↑ Photograph of Mark Strong in 2019, by Gage Skidmore (source). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
- ↑ Screenshot of Trent Ikithon, by Titmouse from "Cloak and Dagger (LoVM)" (LVM3x07). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.