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Markus Redmond
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Redmond directing Turkish actress Fadik Atasoy in 2014
Born (1971-02-05) February 5, 1971 (age 53)
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(s) Isis Heuser (2008–present)

Markus William Redmond (born February 5, 1971) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He played in numerous films.

Career

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

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

Screenwriting

In 2000, Redmond and Ivy Williams sold their college thriller, I Would Die for You, to Columbia Pictures, but Columbia Pictures did not produce the film.

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

Acting

Redmond's films include the independent black ensemble film The Inkwell (1994); K-11 (2012); Jeff Abugov's The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999); and the 2000 comedy How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog, alongside Kenneth Branagh and Robin Wright.

Redmond acted in two more television series, first in the recurring role of Officer Lucas on NYPD Blue (1993-1994) and then as Mark Washington in two seasons of Murder One (1995-1996).

In 1999, Redmond starred as series regular Phil on the sitcom Family Rules, starring Greg Evigan. His other television credits include 21 Jump Street (1990), Family Matters (1990), the 1995 revival series Get Smart (1995), Mad About You (1997), Vengeance Unlimited (1999), Angel (1999, 2000), and The Drew Carey Show (2003).

Other media

Redmond has been a featured guest on Reddit Q&As and numerous entertainment podcasts. Since 2015, Redmond 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

Year Film Role Notes
1994 The Inkwell Daryl Theatrical film
1999 The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human The Male's Best Friend Direct-to-video film
1999 Fight Club Detective Kevin Theatrical film
2000 How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog Cop #3 Theatrical film
2007 If I Had Known I Was a Genius Michael Reed - Lead role, also screenwriter Theatrical film
2012 K-11 Precious Theatrical film
2014 Pacific Standard Nolan - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriter Short Film
2016 This is Now Michael - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriter Theatrical film
2017 Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Nicholas (voice) - Director-producer-screenwriter Short Horror Feature
2019 The 6th Degree A.J - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriter Short Horror Feature
Pre-production Wine & Whimsy Vaughn Anderson - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriter Theatrical film
Pre-production After the Horizon Roman - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriter Theatrical film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1990 Exile Jackson Television film
1990 Family Matters Bull Episode: "In a Jam"
1990 21 Jump Street Charles Winson Wallace Episode: "Coppin' Out"
1990–1993 Doogie Howser, M.D. Raymond Alexander Series regular
1993–1994 NYPD Blue P.O. Lucas Recurring role, 5 episodes
1995 Get Smart Duane Pilot episode
1995–1996 Murder One Mark Washington Recurring role, 29 episodes
1996 Project ALF Sgt. Rhomboid Television film
1997 Mad About You Dr. Kekitch Episode: "Speed Baby"
1999 Vengeance Unlimited Nate Cross Episode: "Legalese"
1999 Family Rules Phil Series regular
1999 and 2000 Angel Griff / Tom Cribb Episodes: "Rm w/a Vu" & "The Ring"
2003 The Drew Carey Show Delivery Guy Episode: "Drew Takes a Guilt Trip"
2005 Curb Your Enthusiasm Loud Man at Party Episode: "The Bowtie"
2015 Dinner and Drinks Vaughn Anderson - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriter TV series

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
1996 People's Choice Awards Accepted Award for Ensemble - Favorite New TV Drama Series Murder One Won
2018 Accolade Competition Best Short Film, Best Actress, Best Actor Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Won
2018 Hollywood Film Competition Platinum Award - Best Director; Diamond Award, Best Actress Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Won
2018 Los Angeles Horror Competition Diamond Award - Best Short, Best Actress, Best Actor Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Won
2018 Sicily International Film Festival Jury Prize - Best Director, Best Romance, Best Acting Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Won
2018 West Coast International Film Festival Outstanding Directing, Screenplay and Performances Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Won
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