MarkWright
- Actor
Mark Wright became one of NZ television's most familiar faces in the 1990s, by imitating other people. The drama school graduate became a a reluctant comedian in an era of skit based shows that included Issues, LaughINZ, That Comedy Show, and Newsflash. His work on Issues and Sportsnight won him two NZ Film and Television awards. Wright's CV also includes a long run of stage roles, as well as live MC'ing and film acting.
Screenography
Biography
A youth theatre veteran and NZ Drama School graduate, Mark Wright became a fixture on NZ television screens on skit shows and commercials in the 90s.
Wright grew up in the Auckland suburb of St Heliers. The youngest of three brothers, he regarded himself as “a shy child, but always a performer”. At age eight he made his stage debut in the school nativity play, and started Saturday morning acting classes at Remuera's Central Theatre (later Auckland Youth Theatre).
Awards
1996 TV Guide New Zealand Film and Television Awards
Best Performance in an Entertainment Programme (shared with Willy de Wit): for Sportsnight
1994 New Zealand Film and Television Awards
Best Performer in an Entertainment Programme: for Issues
“Sometimes I am quick to see the funny side of things but I don’t consider myself a great wit or raconteur…I’m not a comedian.”