Mark Ruffalo
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Mark Alan Ruffalo
Date of Birth: November 22, 1967
Place of Birth: Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Height: 173 cm (5′8″)
Weight: ~75 kg
Religion: Catholic
Nationality: American
Ancestry: Italian, French-Canadian descent
Languages: English
Marital Status: Married to Sunrise Coigney (2000–)
Children: 3 (Keen, Bella, Odette)
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Activist
Education: Stella Adler Conservatory, Los Angeles
Net Worth: $35M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: 10M+ across platforms
Businesses: Activism projects, renewable energy advocacy
Notable Works: Avengers series (Hulk), Spotlight, Dark Waters, The Kids Are All Right
Current Residence: New York State, USA
Number of Houses: Several US properties
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin and later Virginia before moving to Los Angeles.
- Studied acting at the Stella Adler Conservatory.
- Worked as a bartender while struggling to land roles in the 1990s.
- Survived a benign brain tumor surgery in 2001, which temporarily left him deaf in one ear.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2000: Breakthrough with You Can Count on Me.
- 2010: Oscar nomination for The Kids Are All Right.
- 2012–2023: Played Bruce Banner / Hulk in Marvel’s Avengers films.
- 2015: Starred in Spotlight (Oscar Best Picture).
- 2019: Acclaimed for Dark Waters.
- 2020: Emmy-winning role in HBO’s I Know This Much Is True.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Academy Award nominations (3) for Best Supporting Actor.
- Golden Globe Award winner.
- Primetime Emmy Award winner for I Know This Much Is True.
- Screen Actors Guild Award winner.
🧠 Did You Know?
- He is a vocal environmental activist and anti-fracking campaigner.
- Helped found The Solutions Project, supporting clean energy.
- Maintains a low-key lifestyle with family on the East Coast.
- Lost a close friend Heath Ledger in 2008, which deeply affected him.
- Frequently advocates for progressive causes and climate justice.
- Played both indie drama and blockbuster superhero roles successfully.
- He is left-handed.
- Prefers stage acting and often returns to theatre.
- Close friends with other Avengers co-stars, especially Chris Evans.
- Once considered quitting acting before his breakout.
- Known for portraying vulnerable yet strong characters.
- Speaks openly about mental health awareness.
- Has dual citizenship (American and Italian).
- Supports renewable energy startups.
- Nicknamed “the reluctant star” by media for his humble lifestyle.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Mark Ruffalo born?
He was born on November 22, 1967, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA.
What is Mark Ruffalo’s height and weight?
He is 173 cm tall (5′8″) and weighs around 75 kg.
Who is Mark Ruffalo married to?
He has been married to Sunrise Coigney since 2000.
How many children does Mark Ruffalo have?
He has three children: Keen, Bella, and Odette.
What role is Mark Ruffalo best known for?
He is best known as Bruce Banner / Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
What awards has Mark Ruffalo won?
He has won a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and a SAG Award, and received 3 Oscar nominations.
What activism is Mark Ruffalo involved in?
He campaigns against fracking and promotes renewable energy through The Solutions Project.
Where does Mark Ruffalo live?
He lives with his family in New York State.
What was Mark Ruffalo’s breakout movie?
You Can Count on Me (2000).
Has Mark Ruffalo spoken about his health?
Yes, he had a benign brain tumor removed in 2001, temporarily losing hearing in one ear.
What stage work has Mark Ruffalo done?
He frequently performs in theatre productions, particularly in New York.
Does Mark Ruffalo hold dual citizenship?
Yes, he holds American and Italian citizenship.
What TV shows has Mark Ruffalo appeared in?
Notably HBO’s I Know This Much Is True (2020), for which he won an Emmy.
What is Mark Ruffalo’s estimated net worth?
His net worth is estimated at over $35 million in 2025.