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Mark Heap is a comedian, puppeteer and circus performer. Mark Heap was born in Kodaikanal, Dindigul district, India on May 13, 1957. The age as of 2026 is 69.
My Take
Heap is a character actor of the rarest kind, and I have enormous affection for what he does. Born in Kodaikanal, India, and raised into British comedy, he carries a CV that reads like a circus playbill: comedian, puppeteer, circus performer, stage and film actor. In gems like Green Wing and Spaced he turns oddball supporting roles into the bits you remember long after the leads fade. That ability to be unforgettable from the margins is a craft I deeply respect. He is proof that a memorable face and impeccable timing can outshine any headline billing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mark Heap
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・ヒープ
- Reading
- まーく・ひーぷ
- Born
- May 13, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Kodaikanal, Dindigul district, India
- Occupation
- comedian / puppeteer / circus performer / stage actor / film actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark%20Heap
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1900097
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mark Heap born?
Born May 13, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Mark Heap from?
Mark Heap is from Kodaikanal, Dindigul district, India.
What does Mark Heap do?
Mark Heap works as comedian, puppeteer, circus performer, stage actor, film actor.
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