American filmmaker and actor
Born: December 7, 1976
Mark Duplass is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and musician born on December 7, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Alongside his brother Jay Duplass, he is known for pioneering the mumblecore film movement, characterized by low-budget, character-driven stories with naturalistic dialogue. Mark has appeared in various television shows and films, gaining recognition for his versatile acting skills.
In addition to his acting career, Duplass has made significant contributions as a filmmaker and producer. He co-wrote and directed the acclaimed indie film “The Puffy Chair” (2005), which played a pivotal role in defining the mumblecore genre. He continued to make a mark in the film industry with projects like “Cyrus” (2010) and “Jeff, Who Lives at Home” (2011).
Mark Duplass has been a key figure in the success of the HBO series “Togetherness,” where he served as a co-creator, writer, and actor. His work extends beyond the screen, with his involvement in the musical duo Volcano, I’m Still Excited!!, showcasing his multi-faceted talents.
Known for his down-to-earth demeanor and dedication to storytelling, Mark Duplass remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, contributing to both independent and mainstream projects.
Mark Duplass’s 5 most popular quotes
- No one can stop you from doing exactly what you want to do. If you can accept that the cavalry won’t come, and if you can be the cavalry, it gives you a chance to be happy.
- Making movies that are really cheap and that can be owned and that you maintain your control of is really exciting.
- For us, performance is everything. If we can get great actors in there who like us, and we really like, we feel pretty confident that we can make a movie work.
- Well, I’ll be honest with you, sometimes you don’t know you’re playing a moment that’s going to be in a montage. Sometimes it’s a scene that didn’t work out the way you hoped it would be and ends up in a montage.
- I really believe in constantly trying to find and support new ways of watching independent art, because the old ways are not working as well.
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