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Quick facts for kids Markus Redmond
Redmond directing Turkish actress Fadik Atasoy in 2014
Born	(1971-02-05) February 5, 1971 (age 54) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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 writer. He has worked on many films and TV shows.

Markus Redmond's Career in Entertainment

Markus Redmond is a talented person who works in movies and television. He acts, directs, and writes stories. He has been active in the entertainment world since 1989.

Directing and Writing Films

Markus Redmond has directed and written several films. In 2016, he directed and starred in a movie called The 6th Degree. This was a thriller film that he also helped produce. It featured actors like Mackenzie Astin and Fadik Atasoy. The movie became available on Amazon Prime.

In 2017, Redmond wrote and directed a short comedy horror film. It was titled Allen + Millie: A Short Romance. This short film starred Brooke Lewis and Courtney Gains. It won awards from the Los Angeles Film Awards and the Sicily International Film Festival.

Writing for the Big Screen

In 2000, Markus Redmond and Ivy Williams sold a college thriller story. It was called I Would Die for You. This story was sold to Columbia Pictures, but the movie was not made.

In 2007, Redmond wrote and starred in an independent film. It was named If I Had Known I Was a Genius. Famous actors like Whoopi Goldberg, Sharon Stone, Keith David, and Tara Reid were in this movie. The film first showed at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2007.

Acting Roles in Movies and TV Shows

Markus Redmond has acted in many films. Some of his movie roles include The Inkwell (1994), K-11 (2012), The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999), and How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog.

On television, Redmond had regular roles. He played Officer Lucas on NYPD Blue from 1993 to 1994. He was also Mark Washington in Murder One from 1995 to 1996. In 1999, he starred as Phil on the TV show Family Rules. He also appeared in other popular shows like 21 Jump Street (1990), Family Matters (1990), Get Smart (1995), Mad About You (1997), Vengeance Unlimited (1999), Angel (1999, 2000), and The Drew Carey Show (2003).

Markus Redmond's Books

In 2024, Markus Redmond signed a deal to publish three books. These books are part of a series called "Blood Slaves: The Blood Saga." They will be released by Dafina, an imprint of Kensington, and distributed by Penguin Random House.

The "Blood Slaves" series tells a new kind of vampire story. It is set during the early days of American slavery. The story mixes history with supernatural horror. It follows the last member of an old African vampire tribe. This character meets a slave who desperately wants to be free. Together, they lead an army of enslaved people in a fight for freedom and revenge. The first book is set to be released very soon, on July 29, 2025.

Other Media Appearances

Markus Redmond has been a guest on online question-and-answer sessions, like those on Reddit. He has also appeared on various entertainment podcasts. Since 2015, he has often been interviewed on the YouTube filmmaking channel Film Courage.

Markus Redmond's Filmography

This section lists the movies and TV shows Markus Redmond has worked on.

Film Roles

Television Roles

Awards and Nominations

Markus Redmond has received several awards for his work in film and television.