Mark Gatiss

**Mark Gatiss** is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist, known for his versatile contributions in the entertainment industry. Born on October 17, 1966, Gatiss is recognized for co-creating and acting in popular TV series with Steven Moffat. His notable works include 'The League of Gentlemen', 'Sherlock', 'Dracula', and 'Doctor Who'. Apart from these, he has portrayed characters in popular series like 'Game of Thrones', 'Wolf Hall', and 'Coalition'. His filmography includes 'Victor Frankenstein', 'Denial', 'Christopher Robin', 'The Favourite', 'The Father', 'Operation Mincemeat', and 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One'. Besides screen roles, Gatiss has performed on stage, in plays like 'Coriolanus' and 'The Madness of George III'. His passion for acting began from his childhood, and he went on to study Theatre Arts at Bretton Hall College. Gatiss started with the sketch comedy team 'The League of Gentlemen', leading to significant recognition and awards. Beyond performing, he has authored novels, including a sequence in Virgin Publishing's New Adventures series, as well as non-fiction works such as a biography of film director James Whale.