Mark Povinelli

Mark Povinelli is an American actor who works in stage, television, and film and sometimes does stunt work. Born in Elyria, Ohio, he earned a mass communications degree with a theater acting minor from Miami University in 1993. The New York Times praised his 2003 performance as Torvald Helmer in Mabou Mines DollHouse, Lee Breuer's production of Ibsen's play. His screen credits include Water for Elephants (2011), Mirror Mirror (2012), The Hot Flashes (2013), Beer for My Horses (2008), and Nightmare Alley (2021). On television, he was a series regular on Are You There, Chelsea? and had a recurring role on Mad Dogs. He performed his solo show The Return of Benjamin Lay in London, and his work on its New York run earned a Drama Desk nomination for outstanding solo performance. He was named best actor in fantasy at the ShockerFest International Film Festival.