Mark Finney(I)
- Actor
- Art Department
Born in Decatur Illinois, actor Mark Finney's parents divorced at age
15, and as a result of the family unrest Mark moved all around the
states in search of stability. Inspired by Cheap Trick and the Sex
Pistols, Mark found camaraderie in the burgeoning alternative rock
scene, forming many bands. In 1992, Mark found 15 minutes of fame with
his band They Came in Droves when a bedazzled Mark found himself pulled
onstage by Bono at a U2 concert. Mark performed in front of 60,000
people acoustically, and received a standing ovation. Though internal
conflict derailed the Droves, Mark went on to record a debut record
with his next band, The Potables with indie rock icon Steve Albini. It
was ironic fate, as alternative rock was in its death throws, a casting
director for MCI international commercial discovered Mark and cast him
as Kurt Cobain. Inspired by this stroke of luck, Mark attended the
prestigious Piven Theater, breeding ground of talent like Aidan Quinn,
John Cusack, and Lily Taylor. Mark went on to score roles in Stir of
Echoes, many guest spots on ER, and the film Ball In The House.