Mark Homer
Mark Homer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mark Homer 1973 Dartford, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Mark Homer (born 1973) is an English actor and writer.[1] He is best known for playing Tony Hills in the popular British soap opera EastEnders from 1995 to 1999. His subsequent work includes guest appearances in Silent Witness and Spine Chillers, both also for the BBC. In 2000, Homer appeared in a play called Boxed at London's Riverside Studios, which he co-wrote with Carolina Giammetta (who also starred in the play) and EastEnders director Ray Kilby (the play's director).[2]
Career
Homer's first television acting role was playing Tony Hills on EastEnders. He worked on the soap serial from 1995 to 1999. The character was part of soap-television's first ever gay couple. On playing the role, Homer (who is straight) told the Huffington Post in 2016: "My biggest challenge was making Tony Hills as believable as I could [...] I used to get so many letters from vulnerable teenagers who felt totally alone in the world. All of a sudden there was a person on the telly who they could identify with. I felt some kind of pressure to make sure everything was well represented. It was too important to get wrong."[3]
Personal life
Homer is married to actress Jane Denney and they have children.[4] He is an Arsenal F.C. supporter.[5]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Never Play With the Dead | Craig | |
| 2009 | Taylors Trophy | Mr Vinn | Short film |
| 2018 | D-Day Assassins | Officer Heinrich | |
| 2016 | Stones | Peter | |
| 2018 | Alcatraz | Sam | |
| 2019 | Bundy and the Green River Killer | Detective Richards | |
| 2020 | Break | Prison Officer Yates | |
| TBA | The Stranger in Our Bed | Dr. Carter |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1999 | EastEnders | Tony Hills | Series regular; 329 episodes |
| 1999 | All Over the Shop | Self; panellist | |
| 2000 | Silent Witness | DS Cliff Armstrong | Episode: "The World Cruise" |
| 2003 | Spine Chillers | Ashley | Episode: "Fairy Godfather" |
| 2006 | Casualty | Steve Wilson | Episode: "Born to Be Wild" |
| 2016 | Storyline | Mark | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | The Dumping Ground | Kev | Episodes: "Miscreants, Robots and Bullies" and "Back in the Game". |
| 2021 | Whitstable Pearl | Craig Williams | Episode: "A Cup of Kindness" |
References
- ^ "Mark Homer". TV guide. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Southend break for EastEnder..." Daily Gazette. 14 April 2000. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ Frost, Caroline (1 May 2016). "LOUD & PROUD: 'EastEnders' Star Mark Homer On Playing Gay Character Tony Hills". Huffington Post. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Hot stuff". Dorset Echo. 22 June 2001. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Mark Homer @markjhomer Actor,writer,dad,Arsenal fan. For enquiries - please contact Ben McDougall at The Soundcheck Agency". Retrieved 25 December 2021.