Biography

Mark Speno is an American-born actor and adventurist most recently known for his appearance as FBI Special Agent In Charge Elias Braddock on HBO Max' DUSTER along side powerhouse actress Rachel Hilson. He is also known for his Top of Show recurring guest star performance in the Showtime series WACO, THE AFTERMATH sharing the screen with actors Giovanni Ribisi and Michael Shannon. Mark has also appeared with such notable actors as Oscar Award nominee Graham Green in A LIFE CONNECTED, Ben Geurens in LEGACIES, Skylar Astin in GRAVES and Chrystee Pharris in MONOGAMY. Mark has been sought to play a wide range of characters including military officers, judges, CEO's, psychopath serial killers, politicians, high school principals and holds numerous stunt fighting credits. He regularly trains at the Howey Acting Studios under the direction of legendary acting coach Bill Howey (acting coach to George Clooney and father of Steve Howey-Shameless). In 2023 Mark entered into contract with Google, Inc as a Lead Fitness Trainer to 33 million Fitbit Premium subscribers.

Mark began his acting journey performing in high school productions while singing at Great America theme park. He later became a member of the Barbary Coast Players at the Opry House in California performing comedy vaudeville melodrama. Attended Washington State University where he was a cheerleader (and lived). After graduating he took up flying trapeze under the direction of famed circus pioneer Bob Christians going on to perform for audiences internationally. Recognizing his skills as a performer and instructor, Mark was hired by Canadian circus troop Cirkids to prepare their trapeze team for international performances including the World Expo in Japan.

Mark attributes his acting skills to a lifetime of experiences including exhibition skydiving, scuba diving and martial arts competitions. In 1989 he joined the US Navy where he received his officer's commission and entered the SEAL training program in Coronado, CA. Injuries sustained in training ended his military career but not his love of adventure.
- IMDb mini biography by: Team Speno