Mark Acheson
Biography
Mark Acheson is a Canadian film, television, and voice actor born on September 19, 1957. He began studying acting at the age of 15 at Langara College’s Studio 58 and became a founding member of Janus Theatre. He spent eight years appearing on stage, which included a full season at the Arts Club, alongside performances at The NewPlay Center, Carousel Theatre, Western Canadian Theatre in Kamloops, Sunshine Theatre in Kelowna, The Belfry in Victoria, and StageWest in Edmonton. In his thirties, he began an extensive career in film and television, primarily taking on supporting roles. Among his notable film credits are the Mailroom Guy in Elf, Mr. Tripoli in Fargo, and a role in The 13th Warrior.
Career overview
Mark Acheson is a Canadian film, television and voice actor who was born on September 19, 1957. At the age of fifteen, he began studying acting at Studio 58 at Langara College. He became a founding member of Janus Theatre and spent eight years appearing on stage. His theatre credits include a full season at the Arts Club, as well as work with The NewPlay center, Carousel Theatre, Western Canadian theater in Kamloops, Sunshine theatre in Kelowna, The Belfry in Victoria, and StageWest in Edmonton.
In his thirties, Acheson began an extensive career in film and television, primarily taking on supporting roles. Among his most notable film appearances are his roles as the Mailroom Guy in Elf and Mr. Tripoli in Fargo. His additional film credits include The 13th Warrior.
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103 titles- Lunar Sway (2026)
- Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) as Charlie (Shotgun Santa)
- Peter Pan & Wendy (2023) as Old Clemson
- The Adventures of Peanut and Pig (2022)
- Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021) as Pierre
- Altered Carbon (2018) as Gertie The Fence
- Altered Carbon (2018) as Gertie the Fence
- Siren (2018) as Smokey
- The Cleanse (2018) as Zatik
- 1922 (2017) as Pawn Shop Clerk
- The Man in the High Castle (2015) as Gino
- Into the Grizzly Maze (2015) as Dooly
- Fargo (2014) as Moses Tripoli
- Motive (2013) as Duncan Hawley
- Almost Human (2013) as The Cook
- Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013) as Nazim
- Garage Sale Mystery (2013) as Pawn Clerk
- Lawrence & Holloman (2013) as Burly Guy in Jail
- Level Up (2012) as The King
- Falling Skies (2011) as Jared
- Fairly Legal (2011) as Bartender
- Thor: Tales of Asgard (2011) as Additional Voices (voice)
- My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010) as Lord Tirek (voice)
- The Client List (2010) as News Vendor
- Watchmen (2009) as Large Man At Happy Harry's
- Hulk vs. Wolverine (2009) as Sabretooth (voice)
- Fringe (2008) as Murray Harkins
- Barbie and the Diamond Castle (2008) as Slyder (voice)
- The Guard (2008)
- Love and other Dilemmas (2008) as Rocco
- Hot Rod (2007) as Homeless Dude
- Numb (2007) as Homeless Guy
- Psych (2006) as Suspect
- She's the Man (2006) as Groundskeeper
- Spymate (2006) as Rocco
- Eight Days to Live (2006) as Bartender
- Supernatural (2005) as Hansel
- Supernatural (2005) as Tooth Fairy
- Masters of Horror (2005) as Side Show Owner
- Jenifer (2005) as Side Show Owner
- Alone in the Dark (2005) as Captain Chernick
- Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery (2005) as Fake Dik Steele Male
- The 4400 (2004) as Paul Weir
- The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) as Slam Guard
- Legend of Earthsea (2004) as The Gebbeth
- Transformers: Armada (2003) as Unicron (voice)
- Elf (2003) as Mailroom Guy
- Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible: Daniel and the Lion's Den (2003) as (voice)
- Strange Frequency² (2003) as Roadie (segment 'Instant Karma')
- Greatest Heroes and Legends of The Bible: The Garden of Eden (2003) as (voice)
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Manny
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002)
- Stargate Infinity (2002) as (voice)
- Breaking News (2002)
- Snow Queen (2002) as Autumn Henchman
- The Amazing Zorro (2002) as Don Carlos Pulido(voice)
- Dead Heat (2002) as Man in Warehouse #5
- Evolution: The Animated Movie (2002) as SCOPES
- Smallville (2001) as Magistrate Wilkins
- The Lone Gunmen (2001)
- Strange Frequency (2001) as Roadie
- Voyage of the Unicorn (2001) as Kalgar
- The Sausage Factory (2001)
- Alienators: Evolution Continues (2001)
- Voyage of the Unicorn (2001) as Kalgar
- The Proposal (2001) as Jules
- Donner (2001) as Blitzen / Cupid / Santa
- Andromeda (2000) as Trader
- Reindeer Games (2000) as Mean Guard
- Screwed (2000) as Mr. Kettle
- Trixie (2000) as Vince Deflore
- The 13th Warrior (1999) as Norseman
- So Weird (1999) as Attendant
- Weird-Ohs (1999) as (voice)
- True Heart (1999) as Red Head Man
- Da Vinci's Inquest (1998)
- Seven Days (1998)
- The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (1998)
- Fat Dog Mendoza (1998) as Mendoza (voice)
- I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) as Sandwich Passenger
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Vishnoor
- Exception to the Rule (1997) as Burt Ramsey
- Dad's Week Off (1997) as Sobbing Man
- The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. (1996) as Frankie
- Mother Trucker: The Diana Kilmury Story (1996) as Big Guy
- Convict Cowboy (1995) as Guard #1
- Magic in the Water (1995) as Lefty Hardy
- Viper (1994) as Hooper
- The NeverEnding Story III (1994) as Janitor
- Killer (1994) as Hellbig
- Samurai Cowboy (1994) as Flint Clayton
- The X-Files (1993) as Ted Bertram
- Look Who's Talking Now! (1993) as Burly Dad
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Billy Ray
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Laszlo
- The Commish (1991)
- Palace Guard (1991)
- Burning Bridges (1990) as Moving Man
- The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989) as Turk
- Wiseguy (1987)
- Home Is Where the Hart Is (1987) as Cafe Customer
- MacGyver (1985) as Kurush
- Skip Tracer (1977) as Bob Sheldon
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mark Acheson best known for?
Mark Acheson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Peter Pan & Wendy (2023), Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021), Altered Carbon (2018), Altered Carbon (2018).
When and where was Mark Acheson born?
Mark Acheson was born on September 19, 1957 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
How many credits does Mark Acheson have?
Mark Acheson has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2026.
What is Mark Acheson's background in cinema and television?
Mark Acheson is a Canadian film, television, and voice actor born on September 19, 1957. He began studying acting at the age of 15 at Langara College’s Studio 58 and became a founding member of Janus Theatre. He spent eight years appearing on stage, which included a full season at the Arts Club, alongside performances ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Ted Bertram — aged about 35
- Fargo (2014) as Moses Tripoli — aged about 56
- Supernatural (2005) as Hansel — aged about 47
- Supernatural (2005) as Tooth Fairy — aged about 47
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Vishnoor — aged about 39
- My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010) as Lord Tirek (voice) — aged about 52
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