Mark Manjardi
- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Mark Manjardi is a professional host for television specials, game shows, and live events as well as a produced screenwriter based in Los Angeles. He earned his degree in Film Production & Theater from Loyola Marymount University and trained in improv comedy at The Groundlings.
For six years Mark worked alongside Emmy-winning actor William H. Macy as his personal assistant on Showtime's acclaimed series Shameless, gaining an inside education in long-form television production.
He hosts live game show events at casinos across the country for Game Show America, including Family Feud and Jeopardy formats at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the San Diego Padres Dinner on the Diamond at Petco Park, the National Italian American Foundation Gala, and corporate events nationwide. His ESPN special, the Hollywood Steinholding Invitational, airs Summer 2026.
As a writer, Mark has a produced Hallmark Channel movie (A Charming Valentine) and 30+ original scripts spanning feature film and television, with placements at the Austin Film Festival and National Lampoon. He has written, directed, and produced two self-financed feature films: Fortunate Son (nominated for Best Comedy, Philadelphia Independent Film Festival) and Annihilation of Self (nominated for Best Micro-Budget Feature, International New York Film Festival).
For six years Mark worked alongside Emmy-winning actor William H. Macy as his personal assistant on Showtime's acclaimed series Shameless, gaining an inside education in long-form television production.
He hosts live game show events at casinos across the country for Game Show America, including Family Feud and Jeopardy formats at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the San Diego Padres Dinner on the Diamond at Petco Park, the National Italian American Foundation Gala, and corporate events nationwide. His ESPN special, the Hollywood Steinholding Invitational, airs Summer 2026.
As a writer, Mark has a produced Hallmark Channel movie (A Charming Valentine) and 30+ original scripts spanning feature film and television, with placements at the Austin Film Festival and National Lampoon. He has written, directed, and produced two self-financed feature films: Fortunate Son (nominated for Best Comedy, Philadelphia Independent Film Festival) and Annihilation of Self (nominated for Best Micro-Budget Feature, International New York Film Festival).
