Markus Redmond facts for kids
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Markus Redmond
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Redmond directing Turkish actress Fadik Atasoy in 2014
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| Born | February 5, 1971 |
| 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 was born on February 5, 1971. He is an American actor, a person who performs in movies or TV shows. He is also a film director, meaning he guides the making of movies, and a screenwriter, someone who writes movie scripts.
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Markus Redmond's Career in Entertainment
Markus Redmond has worked in many parts of the entertainment world. He has acted in popular TV shows and movies. He has also written and directed his own films.
Directing and Writing Films
In 2016, Markus Redmond directed and starred in a movie called The 6th Degree. This film was a psychological thriller, a type of movie that keeps you guessing. He also wrote and helped produce the movie. Actors like Mackenzie Astin and Fadik Atasoy were in it. You can watch The 6th Degree on Amazon Prime.
In 2017, Redmond wrote and directed a short comedy horror film. It was called Allen + Millie: A Short Romance. This short film won awards from the Los Angeles Film Awards and the Sicily International Film Festival.
Markus Redmond also wrote and starred in the independent film If I Had Known I Was a Genius in 2007. Famous actors like Whoopi Goldberg and Sharon Stone were in this movie. The film first showed at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2007.
Acting Roles
Markus Redmond has been in many movies. Some of his film roles include The Inkwell (1994), K-11 (2012), and Fight Club (1999).
On television, he played important roles in several shows. He was Officer Lucas on NYPD Blue from 1993 to 1994. He also played Mark Washington in Murder One from 1995 to 1996. Redmond also starred as Phil on the TV show Family Rules in 1999.
He also appeared in other TV shows like 21 Jump Street (1990) and Family Matters (1990). You might also have seen him in Mad About You (1997) or Angel (1999, 2000).
Other Media Work
Markus Redmond has been a guest on Reddit Q&A sessions. These are online chats where people can ask him questions. He has also appeared on different entertainment podcasts. Since 2015, he has often been interviewed on the YouTube filmmaking channel Film Courage.
Markus Redmond's Personal Life
Markus Redmond married Isis Heuser on August 2, 2008. They got married in Las Vegas. Isis Heuser works as a movie caterer, providing food for film sets.
Filmography
Film Roles
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 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 Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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
Markus Redmond has won several awards for his work in film.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 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 |
