Marcus Garvey is a British actor who has appeared in various films, television shows, and theatre productions. He is best known for his roles as Ben in the sci-fi thriller The Last Days on Mars (2013), as Captain Norris in the historical drama The Monuments Men (2014), and as Nathan in the crime drama The Capture (2019).
He has also starred in several acclaimed stage plays, such as Macbeth, Hamlet, and King Lear. He is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and talented actors of his generation.
Early Life and Education
Marcus was born on August 17, 1976, in Manchester, England. He is the son of Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr, a Jamaican-born civil engineer, and Elizabeth Garvey, a British-born nurse. He has a younger brother, Guy Garvey, who is the lead singer of the indie rock band Elbow. Marcus grew up in a musical and artistic household and developed an interest in acting from a young age.
He attended St. Bede’s College, a Catholic independent school in Manchester, where he participated in several school plays and musicals. He then went on to study drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, graduating in 1998.
Marcus Garvey Wiki/Bio
| Name | Marcus Garvey |
| Birth Date | August 17, 1976 |
| Birth Place | Manchester, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Height | 1.91 m |
| Spouse | Rebecca Garvey |
| Children | Julius Winston |
| Parents | Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr and Elizabeth Garvey |
| Siblings | Guy Garvey |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
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| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Acting Career
Garvey began his acting career in theatre, performing in various plays at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and the Old Vic. Some of his notable theatre credits include playing Macduff in Macbeth (2004), Horatio in Hamlet (2008), and Edmund in King Lear (2010). He received critical acclaim and several awards for his stage performances, such as the Ian Charleson Award, the Evening Standard Theatre Award, and the Laurence Olivier Award.
Marcus made his film debut in 2002, playing a minor role in the comedy-drama About a Boy, starring Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult. He then appeared in several films, such as The Merchant of Venice (2004), The History Boys (2006), and The Boat That Rocked (2009).
Rise To Fame
He gained recognition and praise for his role as Ben, a biologist who gets infected by a mysterious organism on Mars, in the sci-fi thriller The Last Days on Mars (2013). He also played Captain Norris, a British soldier who helps recover stolen artworks from the Nazis, in the historical drama The Monuments Men (2014), directed by and starring George Clooney. He has also voiced characters in animated films, such as The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012) and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019).
Marcus has also been active in television, starring in various shows, such as The Line of Beauty (2006), Ashes to Ashes (2008), Luther (2010), and The Hour (2011). He received widespread acclaim and popularity for his role as Nathan, a former soldier who gets framed for a murder, in the crime drama The Capture (2019), which was hailed as one of the best British TV shows of the year. He has also guest-starred in popular shows, such as Doctor Who, Sherlock, and Black Mirror.
Awards & Achievement
Garvey has received several nominations and awards for his film and television work, such as the British Independent Film Award, the BAFTA TV Award, and the Screen Actors Guild Award. He has also been named as one of the most influential people in British culture by The Times, The Guardian, and The Independent.
Personal Life, Spouse & Kids
Marcus is married to Rebecca Garvey, a theatre director and producer. They have a son, Julius Winston, who was born in 2012. They live in London, England. Marcus is a supporter of Manchester United, a fan of Bob Marley, and a follower of Rastafarianism. He is also involved in various charitable causes, such as Amnesty International, Oxfam, and UNICEF.
Net Worth
Marcus Garvey has an estimated net worth of $10 million, as of 2024. He earns his income from his acting career, as well as from endorsements, sponsorships, and appearances. He is one of the highest-paid and most successful actors in the UK.
Height and Weight
Marcus (actor) is 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) tall and weighs about 75 kg (165 lbs). His shoe size is 12.5 (US). His body stats are not available, but he has a slender and athletic build.
Parents and Siblings
Garvey was born in 1976 in Lancashire, Manchester, England. He is the son of Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr, a proofreader and chemist, and Sarah Jane Richards, a police officer turned psychologist.
He has six siblings, including five sisters and a brother. His brother Guy Garvey is a famous English singer and BBC presenter. He is the lead singer of the rock band Elbow.
Controversies
Marcus is not related to the Jamaican political activist and Pan-Africanist leader of the same name, who was his namesake and inspiration. However, he has faced some controversies for his portrayal of the historical figure in the film Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind (2021).
Some critics accused him of being a pretentious demagogue and they were highly critical of his collaboration with white supremacists, his violent rhetoric, and his prejudice against mixed-race people and Jews.
His black separatist views and his relationship with the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in the interest of advancing their shared goal of racial separatism caused a division between Garvey (actor) and other prominent African-American civil rights activists such as W. E. B. Du Bois promoted racial integration.
Trivia
- Marcus is not related to the Jamaican political activist and Pan-Africanist leader of the same name, who was his namesake and inspiration.
- Garvey has a tattoo of a lion on his left arm, which represents his zodiac sign of Leo, his Rastafarian faith, and his admiration for Bob Marley.
- Marcus is fluent in French, Spanish, and Italian, and can speak some German and Arabic. He learned these languages while studying and working abroad.
- Garvey is an avid reader and writer and has published several essays and poems on various topics, such as politics, culture, and spirituality. He is also working on his first novel, which he hopes to finish soon.
