Mark Strong (b. August 5, 1963) is a British actor who has portrayed multiple characters in films and series based on DC Comics, most notably Doctor Sivana in Shazam! and Carmine Falcone on The Penguin.
- Pictured: Strong as Doctor Sivana from Shazam!
Professional History
Mark Strong is a British actor recognized for his versatility, appearing in many notable films such as Stardust, Sherlock Holmes (2009), Kick-Ass, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Zero Dark Thirty, The Imitation Game, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and Cruella.
Strong portrayed Sinestro in the 2011 DC Entertainment production film Green Lantern, which was both a financial and critical failure. He later starred as Thaddeus Sivana in the 2019 DC Studios film Shazam!, which was significantly more successful, and reprised the role for the post-credits scene of Shazam! Fury of the Gods in 2023. Strong portrayed Carmine Falcone, replacing John Turturro, who had previously played the character in The Batman, on the HBO miniseries The Penguin. The series received critical acclaim, as did Strong's performance.
Work History
Acting Credits
| Green Lantern | June 17, 2011 | Sinestro |
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| Shazam! | April 5, 2019 | Doctor Sivana |
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| Shazam! Fury of the Gods | March 17, 2023 | Doctor Sivana |
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| The Penguin | 2024 | Carmine Falcone |
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| "Cent'anni" | October 13, 2024 | Carmine Falcone |