Biography

Marc A. Pouhé is a distinguished actor, writer, and documentary filmmaker based in Austin, Texas, with a career spanning over two decades. He has delivered compelling performances in both classical and contemporary theatre, earning multiple Austin Critics' Table Awards, the John Bustin Award for Conspicuous Versatility, and was recognized by The Austin Chronicle as the Best of Austin "Best Classic Leading Man.

Pouhé discovered theatre in college and enjoyed his stage debut as Helicanus in "Pericles: Prince of Tyre" on April 20, 1999 at Tulane University's Lupin Theatre.

Notable professional theatre roles include:

Othello in "Othello" (2005 and 2014) Macbeth in "Macbeth" (2008 and 2016) Cyrano de Bergerac in "Cyrano de Bergerac" (2014) Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman" (2017) Kyle Brown in Lisa B. Thompson's "Underground" (2017) Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" (2019, 2021, 2022) Thurgood Marshall in "Thurgood" (2021)

These performances have been staged with esteemed companies such as Austin Shakespeare, Austin Playhouse, The Vortex, The Public Theatre of San Antonio, and ZACH Theatre.

In addition to his theatre work, Pouhé has appeared in films like Mnemosyne Rising, The Overbrook Brothers, and Between Kings & Queens, and on television in series such as Friday Night Lights and Prison Break.

Beyond his artistic endeavors, Pouhé is a kidney failure survivor and has been open about his health journey, using his experiences to inspire others.

In 2024, Pouhé authored a memoir titled "The 8th Day," which chronicles his battle with kidney failure, dialysis, and the organ transplantation process. The book offers a candid look at the challenges faced by individuals with chronic illnesses and underscores the need for health care reform.

In 2025, Marc continues to refine his feature documentary "The 8th Day." His directorial debut also serves as the basis for his debut 2024 book and an upcoming one-person play by the same name.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Media and Theatre from Texas State University and has served as the Board Vice President for Austin Shakespeare since 2017.
- IMDb mini biography by: Marc A. Pouhé (Marc Pouhe)