Meet Hot New Actor Marlon Clarke

By Madeline Finch


Canada is the birthplace of many of the world's favorite actors. They include actors known for their comedy skills, like Jim Carrey, Mike Myers, Matthew Perry, Alan Thicke, Michael J Fox and Dan Aykroyd. Dramatic actors like Christopher Plummer, Donald Sutherland and his son Kiefer are Canadian exports too. Masimba Marlon Clarke is a rising star on the Canadian firmament who hopes to follow in these famous footsteps.

Even though he was born in the Manitoba city of Winnipeg, Marlon lived in Trinidad and Tobago until he was five. The Clarke family then returned to Canada, once again settling in Winnipeg. When the boy was ten years old, the Clarkes moved again, this time to the province of Ontario to live in bustling Toronto.

As a high-school student, the young Mr Clarke realized that he wanted to pursue a career in acting. He switched to Drama as the first step in following this dream. Starring in school plays and taking classes in the craft after school helped him to nurture his talent.

Upon completing his high-school career, the aspiring actor went to college. Here he studied for a diploma in journalism, graduating in 1999. However, Toronto's lively entertainment and arts scene is the perfect breeding ground for anybody wanting to make it big on screen and the aspiring star was no exception.

Two years after graduating, the actor landed his first role in a movie. It was an independent horror film called 'Massacre Up North' and was written and directed by Paul Stoichevski. Marlon had a small role as a policeman in this story about a burn victim who takes violent revenge on all those who had made fun of his appearance since his accident years before.

At the dawn of the millenium, The Tragically Hip, a very popular rock band from Canada, recorded their seventh studio album. In the video for the single 'My Music at Work', the sexy young man showed that he's not only a talented actor, but has got the moves too. He is one of the bored-looking 'office workers' who gets up and starts dancing to the music.

Marlon also made a guest appearance in an episode of the award-winning Canadian television series 'This is Wonderland'. Set in Toronto and especially in its Old City Hall, the series was a legal comedy-drama that was aired in Canada to great critical acclaim, with Cara Pifko in the lead role as a committed criminal lawyer. The actor from Winnipeg starred in an episode of the third season of this popular series, playing the role of 'Omar number 2'.

At five feet and nine inches, Marlon Clarke not only acts, but models too. His acting skills have helped him portray different characters in print advertisements, including ones for sportswear giant Adidas, the airline caterers and restaurant chain Cara Foods, a digital media company called Captivate Network, Staples and Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. You can also admire the man's looks in print ads for the Canadian Blood Services as well as the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. For more about the actor, search online for e-cards and video clips showing off his talents.




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