Mark O'Brien

Birth Name:

Mark O'Brien

Birth Place:

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Assistant director

His short film, "Kathy," received the William F․ White Award for Best Comedy during its debut at the Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival
Graduated from Memorial University in Newfoundland, receiving a bachelor of arts degree
After meeting Georgina Reilly on the set of "Republic of Doyle" in 2011, the two were married two years later in January 2013
His career began with a supporting role in "Above and Beyond," a miniseries about World War II
Is a former journalist for CBC News
Has been the host of CBS Television's children's series "Kids' CBC․"
Is best known for portraying the character Des Courtney on "Republic of Doyle․"
Wrote, directed and starred in the short film "Better People․"

2011Canadian Comedy Award - Television - Performance - Male:Nominated
2014Canadian Comedy Award - Best Performance by a Male - Television:Nominated
2015Canadian Comedy Award - Best Direction - Television Program or Series:Nominated
2016Best EnsembleWinner
2016SOFIE - Best Dramatic Short Film:Nominated
2016SOFIE - Best Actor in a Short Film:Nominated
2017Award of Excellence - Best Drama:Winner
2017Jury Award - Best Drama:Winner
2020Canadian Screen Award - Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
2021Bloodie - Best Picture:Nominated
2021Bloodie - Best Director:Nominated
2021Outstanding Directorial Achievement - Feature Film:Nominated
2021Cheval Noir - Best Film:Nominated
2021Cheval Noir - Best Screenplay:Winner
2021Audience Award - Best Canadian Feature:Nominated
2021Grimmfest Award - Best Screenplay:Winner
2022Canadian Screen Award - Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
2022Canadian Screen Award - Original Screenplay:Nominated
2022Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema - Best Film:Nominated

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