Mark Webber (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mark Webber
Webber in June 2014
Born	Mark Allen Webber (1980-07-19) July 19, 1980 (age 44) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1998–present
Spouse(s)	Teresa Palmer ​ (m. 2013)​
Children	5
Parent(s)	Cheri Honkala (mother)

Mark Allen Webber (born July 19, 1980) is an American actor. He is known for playing roles in movies like Snow Day and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. He also voices Stephen Stills in the animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Besides acting, Mark Webber also directs films.

Early Life and Background

Mark Webber was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He lived there for his first nine years. His mother, Cheri Honkala, is famous for helping people who are homeless in Philadelphia. She even ran for Vice President in the 2012 election with the Green Party.

Mark has a diverse background. His grandmother on his mother's side was of Cheyenne descent. His grandfather on his mother's side was of Finnish descent.

In 1989, Mark and his mother moved to Philadelphia. They faced tough times, sometimes living in cars or empty buildings. They worked hard to get through the cold winters.

Mark Webber's Acting Career

Mark Webber started acting in 1998. He often chooses unique and challenging roles. He likes working on independent films. These are movies made outside of the big Hollywood studios.

He has appeared in many films and TV shows. Some of his well-known roles include Snow Day and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. He also lent his voice to the animated show Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.

Directing Films

Besides acting, Mark Webber is also a film director. He has directed several movies. His film The End of Love premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012. He also directed Explicit Ills and The Ever After.

Personal Life and Family

Mark Webber has a son with actress Frankie Shaw. The end of their relationship inspired him to make his film The End of Love. He and Frankie Shaw share custody of their son.

In 2012, Mark started dating Australian actress Teresa Palmer. They met after she contacted him on Twitter. They got engaged in 2013 and married in Mexico that same year. Mark and Teresa have four children together. They have two sons and two daughters. The family lives in Los Angeles.

Advocacy and Beliefs

Mark Webber and his mother, Cheri Honkala, are strong supporters of people experiencing homelessness. They have organized protest walks. They also help educate voters about important issues. They volunteer to provide food and shelter to those in need. His mother even ran for Sheriff in Philadelphia. Her goal was to stop people from being evicted from their homes.

Mark Webber is also a long-time vegan. This means he does not eat any animal products.

Film and Television Roles

Webber at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2010

Mark Webber has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:

Television Roles

Film Roles

Directing Credits

• Explicit Ills (2008)
• The End of Love (2012)
• The Ever After (2014)
• Flesh and Blood (2017)
• The Place Of No Words (2019)
• Finding Miss Almond (2024)

See also

In Spanish: Mark Webber (actor) para niños