Mark Lee
Biography
Mark Lee is an Australian actor and director born in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1958. Active in Australian film, television, and theatre for over thirty years, his most prominent role was the lead in the 1981 film Gallipoli, in which he starred alongside Mel Gibson. His career includes a film debut in the 1969 film Strange Holiday, which was based on a novel by Jules Verne. Additional acting credits include the 1987 television drama Vietnam, the 1989 cult film Everlasting Secret Family, A Place to Call Home, Crownies, and the short film Stranger so familiar, which was shown in the 2005 Reno Film Festival.
Career overview
Mark Lee is an Australian actor and director who was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in January 1958. He has worked extensively in Australian film, television, and theatre for over thirty years. His most prominent acting role was as the lead in the film Gallipoli in 1981, appearing alongside Mel Gibson. His feature film debut took place in 1969 in the film Strange Holiday, which was based on a novel by Jules Verne.
Throughout his career, Lee has appeared in a variety of other film and television projects. He starred in the 1987 Australian television drama Vietnam, which featured one of Nicole Kidman's early roles. His subsequent screen work includes appearances in the 1989 cult film Everlasting Secret Family and the short film Stranger so familiar, which was shown in the 2005 Reno Film Festival. Additional television credits associated with his career include A Place to Call Home, Vietnam, and Crownies.
While much of his work has drawn little notice outside of Australia, Lee maintains a substantial career history across multiple entertainment mediums. His known acting credits total thirty-five.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- The Message (2025) as Mr. Somerville
- La Brea (2021) as Silas Mason
- Paper Giants: Magazine Wars (2013) as Richard Walsh
- Entrenched: The Making of Gallipoli (2005) as Himself
- The Mystery of Natalie Wood (2004) as WIlliam Russell
- The Mystery of Natalie Wood (2004) as William Russell
- Nowhere to Land (2000) as Phillip
- BeastMaster (1999) as Hjalmar
- Chameleon II: Death Match (1999) as Steven Myers
- Without Warning (1999) as David
- All Saints (1998) as Chen Wai
- Tales of the South Seas (1998) as Révérend Colin Trent
- Chameleon (1998) as Milo
- Twisted (1997) as Frank (segment 'The Confident Man')
- Water Rats (1996) as Harry Pierce
- Water Rats (1996) as Travis Dewar
- Twisted Tales (1996) as Frank
- Sahara (1995) as Doyle
- Sex Is a Four Letter Word (1995) as John
- Blackwater Trail (1995) as Chris
- Trapped in Space (1994) as Tug 1st Officer
- Bony (1992) as Dave O'Dwyer
- Home and Away (1988) as Rick Booth
- The Everlasting Secret Family (1988) as Youth
- The Riddle of the Stinson (1988) as Bert Shepherd
- Vietnam (1987) as Laurie Fellows
- Vietnam (1987) as Laurie Fellows
- The Flying Doctors (1986) as Stewart Collins
- Emma's War (1986) as John Davidson
- The City's Edge (1983) as Jim Wentworth
- The Best of Friends (1982) as Bruce
- Gallipoli (1981) as Archy Hamilton
- Bailey's Bird (1979) as Nick
- Number 96 (1972)
- Strange Holiday (1970) as Costar
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What movies or TV shows is Mark Lee best known for?
Mark Lee is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including La Brea (2021), The Awakening (2011), Resident Evil (2022), The First Wives Club (1996).
When and where was Mark Lee born?
Mark Lee was born on January 1, 1958 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
How many credits does Mark Lee have?
Mark Lee has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2025.
What is Mark Lee's background in cinema and television?
Mark Lee is an Australian actor and director born in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1958. Active in Australian film, television, and theatre for over thirty years, his most prominent role was the lead in the 1981 film Gallipoli, in which he starred alongside Mel Gibson. His career includes a film debut in the 1969 film St...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- La Brea (2021) as Silas Mason — aged about 63
- Gallipoli (1981) as Archy Hamilton — aged about 23
- Strange Holiday (1970) as Costar — aged about 12
- The Flying Doctors (1986) as Stewart Collins — aged about 28
- BeastMaster (1999) as Hjalmar — aged about 41
- Sahara (1995) as Doyle — aged about 37
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