Mark Heap

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 began in the 1970s with the Medieval Players, a touring company of stilt-walking, juggling and puppetry, before becoming a comedian and screen 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.

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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)

Origin

Kodaikanal, Dindigul district, India

Occupation

comedian / puppeteer / circus performer / stage actor / film actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Taurus / Rooster

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark%20Heap
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1900097

Tags

• Dindigul district
• comedian
• puppeteer
• circus performer

Last updated

September 28, 2026

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