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Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo made his screen debut on CBS Summer Playhouse (1989). He appeared in Due South (1994) and made his film debut in Mirror, Mirror II: Raven Dance (1994), followed by Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur (1995).

Date of Birth: November 22, 1967 (58)

Birth Place: Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA

BIO

Mark Ruffalo made his screen debut on CBS Summer Playhouse (1989). He appeared in Due South (1994) and made his film debut in Mirror, Mirror II: Raven Dance (1994), followed by Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur (1995). He starred in the original off-Broadway cast of Kenneth Lonergan’s This Is Our Youth (1996).


His early film roles include The Dentist (1996), Safe Men (1998), Ride with the Devil (1999), and You Can Count on Me (2000). He appeared in The Last Castle (2001), XX/XY (2002), My Life Without Me (2003), Windtalkers (2003), In the Cut (2003), and We Don’t Live Here Anymore (2004).

From 2003–2005, he starred in View from the Top (2003), 13 Going on 30 (2004), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Collateral (2004), Just Like Heaven (2005), and Rumor Has It (2005).

In 2006, he appeared in All the King’s Men and made his Broadway debut in Awake and Sing! (2006). His subsequent film roles include Zodiac (2007), Reservation Road (2007), The Brothers Bloom (2008), Blindness (2008), What Doesn’t Kill You (2008), and Where the Wild Things Are (2009).

He made his feature directorial debut with Sympathy for Delicious (2010) and appeared in Shutter Island (2010) and The Kids Are All Right (2010). His later film work includes Begin Again (2013), Foxcatcher (2014), Infinitely Polar Bear (2015), Spotlight (2015), Now You See Me 2 (2016), Anything (2017, executive producer), and Dark Waters (2019, actor and producer).

On television, he starred in The Normal Heart (2014), I Know This Much Is True (2020, executive producer), All the Light We Cannot See (2023), and Task (2025).

Ruffalo joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Bruce Banner/The Hulk beginning with The Avengers (2012) and reprised the role in Iron Man 3 (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Captain Marvel (2019), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022). He is set to reprise the role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).

His stage work includes Awake and Sing! (2006) and The Price (2017). His recent film credits include Poor Things (2023) and Mickey 17 (2025).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
Benefit Reading Production, 2017
Performer
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival, 2017
Victor Franz
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Moe Axelrod
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Steven
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Warren Straub
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Warren

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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Mark Ruffalo, Awake and Sing!

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Mark Ruffalo, Awake and Sing!


winner
The Lortels - 1999 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Mark Ruffalo, This is Our Youth

Videos

News

Video: BEING HEUMANN Trailer Previews Judy Heumann Film
by Rachel Stone - Oct 12, 2026

Apple TV released a full trailer for BEING HEUMANN, Siân Heder's drama on disability rights activist Judy Heumann, starring Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo, ahead of its November release.
BEING HEUMANN Trailer Releases; Film to Debut in Theaters and on Apple TV
by Rachel Stone - Oct 12, 2026

Apple Original Films released the trailer for Siân Heder's drama about disability rights activist Judy Heumann and the 1977 occupation of a San Francisco federal building.
Natasha Rothwell Joins THIS IS CRAZY! Benefit Performance For NAMI
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026

THIS IS CRAZY! is coming to Los Angeles for a one-night-only benefit performance and afterparty at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Joining the lineup for the event is Natasha Rothwell. 
Marisa Tomei, Rosanna Arquette and More to Headline THIS IS CRAZY! Benefit Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026

Marisa Tomei, Rosanna Arquette, Lois Smith, Rudy Pankow and Rob Morrow will headline a one-night-only Los Angeles benefit performance of THIS IS CRAZY!, with 100% of proceeds supporting NAMI.
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY to Arrive on Digital and Physical Media
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026

The record-breaking film, which crossed $1 billion worldwide and became the biggest movie in domestic box office history, will be available on digital and 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats with exclusive special features and limited collector's editions.
Photos: International Film Festival Glasgow Reveals 2026 Programme
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026

International Film Festival Glasgow announced its 13th edition programme, featuring opening and closing Scottish premieres alongside films starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Julianne Moore.
Lucie Jones Will Lead 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026

Lucie Jones will reprise her role as Jenna Rink in the North American premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited Christmas season starting December 2026. Tickets are on sale.
Video: Pat Monahan and More Talk BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run in San Diego
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

Begin Again composer Pat Monahan, director Lorin Latarro, and stars Emma Busse (Gretta) and Patrick Heusinger (Dan) have shared insight into the new musical's pre-Broadway engagement at The Old Globe in a new exclusive video.
HBO Max Emmy Awards Afterparty Photos at San Vicente Bungalows
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026

HBO Max celebrated the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at San Vicente Bungalows with over 100 talent including Jean Smart, Mark Ruffalo, and Jason Bateman. The event featured Michelin-recognized cuisine, a seven-foot ice installation bar, and performances by DJ Bella Fiasco and The Knocks.
Jean Smart, Allison Janney, and More Win at 2026 Emmy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026

Jean Smart, Allison Janney, Matthew Rhys and more stage favorites were among the winners at the 78th Emmy Awards. See the complete list of 2026 Emmy winners.
Cast Set For BOBBY ROBOTOWITZ at IAMA Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2026

IAMA Theatre Company will present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of BOBBY ROBOTOWITZ by Matt Schatz, directed by Casey Stangl. The play explores AI and identity through the story of a novelist who forms an unlikely connection with an AI chatbot.
Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg, Ron Howard and More Set for 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

Amanda Seyfried, John Turturro, Jesse Eisenberg and Ron Howard will take part in the 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival, which has announced its full lineup for October 2-12.
BEGIN AGAIN Extends for Additional Week at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026

The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for the pre-Broadway engagement of the world premiere musical Begin Again. Emma Busse and Patrick Heusinger star in the Old Globe production.
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT to be Presented at Act II Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026

Act II Playhouse has revealed its latest production, The Lifespan of a Fact, a funny and thought-provoking comedy by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell.
13 GOING ON 30 – THE MUSICAL to Release Original Manchester Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Decca Records will release the original cast album of 13 GOING ON 30 – THE MUSICAL, featuring Lucie Jones and David Hunter from the show's Manchester premiere cast.
BEING HEUMANN Teaser Trailer Released Ahead of Apple TV Premiere
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026

Apple Original Films released a teaser trailer for BEING HEUMANN, a film directed by Siân Heder chronicling disability rights activist Judy Heumann, starring Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo.
Photos: Disney Kicks Off D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event With Entertainment Showcase
by Rachel Stone - Aug 15, 2026

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro opened the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, offering fans first looks at upcoming film, television, and stage projects at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center.
Keen Ruffalo Talks Sterling Point & Dad Mark's Reaction
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026

Keen Ruffalo opens up to TODAY about Sterling Point, his character's parallels to his own life, and how dad Mark Ruffalo reacted to his switch from fashion to acting.
Ayo Edebiri Joins THE BIG CHILL Reading With Tomei, Broderick
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026

Ayo Edebiri will star in a staged reading of The Big Chill, joining Marisa Tomei and Matthew Broderick at Guild Hall on August 31st.
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Sets Opening Record for CJ 4DPLEX Formats
by Joshua Wright - Aug 3, 2026

CJ 4DPLEX reported its biggest opening weekend ever as Sony Pictures' SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY generated more than $31 million across its SCREENX and 4DX premium formats worldwide.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mark Ruffalo been in?

Mark Ruffalo has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Mark Ruffalo been in?

Mark Ruffalo has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mark Ruffalo been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Awake and Sing!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Awake and Sing! and Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for This is Our Youth.

What awards has Mark Ruffalo won?

Mark Ruffalo won Outstanding Lead Actor at the Lortels for This is Our Youth.

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