Mark Ruffalo
Mark Alan Ruffalo is a multi-talented, award-winning actor, producer, and philanthropist who has been dazzling audiences for decades. Born on November 22, 1967, he has had numerous career highlights, including being nominated for the Tony Award for his supporting role in the Broadway revival of Awake and Sing! in 2006 and receiving two Academy Award nominations for his outstanding performances in The Kids Are All Right (2010) and Foxcatcher (2014).
Ruffalo's career has truly received a boost since taking on the iconic role of Bruce Banner/Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with movies such as The Avengers (2012), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). His work in the MCU has been recognized with a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor in a TV Movie for The Normal Heart (2015) and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his dual role in I Know This Much Is True (2020). What's more, Ruffalo is one of the few actors to receive all four EGOT nominations - so you know he means business!
Ruffalo also uses his platform to advocate for various causes, such as environmental protection and human rights. He's often referred to as the "Everyman" actor because of his ability to portray such a wide range of characters. And, let's not forget that he's also known for his great sense of humor: after all, who could forget his hilarious line in Avengers: Endgame when Banner exclaims, "Hulk like pancakes"? Mark Ruffalo is an inspiring individual whose influence will continue to be felt for years to come.