Markus Redmond Explained

Markus Redmond
Birth Date:5 February 1971
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation:Actor, film director, screenwriter
Years Active:1989–present
Known For:Doogie Howser, M.D., Fight Club, The Inkwell, NYPD Blue, Murder One, If I Had Known I Was a Genius
Spouse:Isis Heuser (2008–present)

Markus William Redmond (born February 5, 1971) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter.

Career

In 2016, Redmond directed and starred in the independent film The 6th Degree, a psychological thriller he wrote and co-produced.[1] The cast included Redmond, Mackenzie Astin, and Turkish actress Fadik Atasoy. The film was released on Amazon Prime. [2]

In 2017, Redmond wrote and directed the comedy horror short film Allen + Millie: A Short Romance, starring Brooke Lewis and Courtney Gains. The short film received awards from the Los Angeles Film Awards and the Sicily International Film Festival.[3]

Screenwriting

In 2000, Redmond and Ivy Williams sold their college thriller, I Would Die for You, to Columbia Pictures,[4] although the film was not produced.

In 2007, Redmond wrote and starred in the independent film If I Had Known I Was a Genius.[5] The cast included Whoopi Goldberg, Sharon Stone, Keith David, and Tara Reid. The film premiered on January 23, 2007, at the Sundance Film Festival.[6]

Acting

Redmond's films credits include The Inkwell (1994), K-11 (2012), The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999); and How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog.

On television, Redmond played recurring roles as Officer Lucas on NYPD Blue (1993-1994) and Mark Washington in Murder One (1995-1996).[7] He also starred as Phil on the sitcom Family Rules (1999). Other television appearances include 21 Jump Street (1990), Family Matters (1990), Get Smart (1995), Mad About You (1997), Vengeance Unlimited (1999), Angel (1999, 2000), and The Drew Carey Show (2003).

Publishing

In 2012, Redmond published the erotic e-book Poker Night.[8] [9] [10]

Other media

Redmond has been a featured guest on Reddit Q&As<ref>Web site: r/IAmA - My name is Markus Redmond and I'm actor and a writer. My "big break" was on Doogie Howser, M.D. back in the day and I wrote and starred in my own film with Whoopi Goldberg. Recently, I published my first novel, Poker Night. AMA!. reddit. July 17, 2012 . en-US. 2020-02-06. and various entertainment podcasts.[11] Since 2015, he has been a recurring interviewee on the YouTube filmmaking vlog channel Film Courage.

Personal life

On August 2, 2008, Redmond married movie caterer Isis Heuser in Las Vegas.

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
1994The InkwellDarylTheatrical film
1999The Mating Habits of the Earthbound HumanThe Male's Best FriendDirect-to-video film
1999Fight ClubDetective KevinTheatrical film
2000How to Kill Your Neighbor's DogCop #3Theatrical film
2007If I Had Known I Was a GeniusMichael Reed - Lead role, also screenwriterTheatrical film
2012K-11PreciousTheatrical film
2014Pacific StandardNolan - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterShort Film
2016This is NowMichael - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterTheatrical film
2017Allen + Millie: A Short RomanceNicholas (voice) - Director-producer-screenwriterShort Horror Feature
2019The 6th DegreeA.J - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterShort Horror Feature
Pre-productionWine & WhimsyVaughn Anderson - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterTheatrical film
Pre-productionAfter the HorizonRoman - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterTheatrical film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Exile JacksonTelevision film
1990Family MattersBullEpisode: "In a Jam"
199021 Jump StreetCharles Winson WallaceEpisode: "Coppin' Out"
1990–1993Doogie Howser, M.D.Raymond AlexanderSeries regular
1993–1994NYPD BlueP.O. LucasRecurring role, 5 episodes
1995Get SmartDuanePilot episode
1995–1996Murder OneMark WashingtonRecurring role, 29 episodes
1996Project ALFSgt. RhomboidTelevision film
1997 Mad About YouDr. KekitchEpisode: "Speed Baby"
1999Vengeance UnlimitedNate CrossEpisode: "Legalese"
1999Family RulesPhilSeries regular
1999 and 2000AngelGriff / Tom CribbEpisodes: "Rm w/a Vu" & "The Ring"
2003The Drew Carey ShowDelivery GuyEpisode: "Drew Takes a Guilt Trip"
2005Curb Your EnthusiasmLoud Man at PartyEpisode: "The Bowtie"
2015Dinner and DrinksVaughn Anderson - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterTV series

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
1996People's Choice AwardsAccepted Award for Ensemble - Favorite New TV Drama SeriesMurder OneWon
2018Accolade Competition Best Short Film, Best Actress, Best ActorAllen + Millie: A Short RomanceWon
2018Hollywood Film CompetitionPlatinum Award - Best Director; Diamond Award, Best ActressAllen + Millie: A Short RomanceWon
2018Los Angeles Horror CompetitionDiamond Award - Best Short, Best Actress, Best ActorAllen + Millie: A Short RomanceWon
2018Sicily International Film FestivalJury Prize - Best Director, Best Romance, Best ActingAllen + Millie: A Short RomanceWon
2018West Coast International Film FestivalOutstanding Directing, Screenplay and PerformancesAllen + Millie: A Short RomanceWon

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The 6th Degree Rotten Tomatoes . 2024-05-16 . www.rottentomatoes.com . en.
  2. Web site: Markus Redmond . 2024-05-16 . www.therightsfactory.com.
  3. Web site: September 2018 . 2024-05-16 . LA Film Awards . en.
  4. Web site: Col heads off to college with Redmond for 'Die'. Brodesser. Charles Lyons,Claude. Lyons. Charles. 2000-01-11. Variety. en. 2020-02-06. Brodesser. Claude.
  5. Web site: Sundance Review: If I Had Known I Was a Genius. Vaynar. Kim. February 6, 2007. Moviefone.com. September 30, 2011.
  6. Web site: If I Had Known I Was a Genius . Frilot, Shari . 2013 . . Sundance.org . 8 November 2013 .
  7. News: Markus Redmond Movies & TV. https://archive.today/20130130055719/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/271345/Markus-Redmond. dead. January 30, 2013. Movies & TV Dept.. The New York Times. September 30, 2011.
  8. Web site: Poker Night: a novelNOOK Book. Noble. Barnes &. Barnes & Noble. en. 2020-02-06.
  9. Web site: Markus Redmond. www.goodreads.com. 2020-02-06.
  10. Book: Poker Night. en-us.
  11. Web site: Markus Redmond from The Atomic Podcast. www.stitcher.com. en. 2020-02-06.