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[[File:archie_6916.jpg|frame|''If a slap don't work, you cut 'em or you pay 'em, but you keep your receipts, cos this ain't the Mafia.'' - Archy]]
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British actor Mark Strong is especially known for his villainous performances — such as Prince Septimus in ''[[Stardust (Film)|Stardust]]'' or Lord Blackwood in [[Guy Ritchie]]'s ''[[Sherlock Holmes (Film)|Sherlock Holmes]]'' — though he has been playing the [[Knight in Shining Armor]], a morally gray hitman, and pretty much everything in between as well. See (incomplete) list below.


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British actor Mark Strong is especially known for his villainous performances — such as Prince Septimus in ''[[Stardust (film)|Stardust]]'' or Lord Blackwood in [[Guy Ritchie]]'s ''[[Sherlock Holmes (film)|Sherlock Holmes]]'' — though he has been playing the [[Knight in Shining Armor]], a morally gray hitman, and pretty much everything in between as well. See (incomplete) list below.
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If [[Guy Ritchie]] is working on a new project, it is safe to say that he at least considers his friend for a part in it.

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If [[Guy Ritchie]] is working on a new project, it is safe to say that he at least considers his friend for a part in it.
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* [[John Carter (Film)|John Carter]] (2012) - Matai Shang
* [[John Carter (film)|John Carter]] (2012) - Matai Shang
* [[Warhammer 40000 Space Marine (Video Game)|Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine]] (2011) - Captain Titus
* [[Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine]] (2011) - Captain Titus
* [[The Guard]] (2011) - Clive Cornell
* [[The Guard]] (2011) - Clive Cornell
* [[Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Film)|Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy]] (2011) - Jim Prideaux
* [[Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (film)|Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy]] (2011) - Jim Prideaux
* [[Green Lantern (Film)|Green Lantern]] (2011) - Thaal Sinestro
* [[Green Lantern (film)|Green Lantern]] (2011) - Thaal Sinestro
* [[The Borrower Arrietty (Anime)|The Borrower Arrietty]] (UK-dub 2011) - Pod
* [[The Borrower Arrietty]] (UK-dub 2011) - Pod
* [[The Eagle (Film)|The Eagle]] (2011) - Guern
* [[The Eagle]] (2011) - Guern
* [[The Way Back]] (2011) - Khabarov
* [[The Way Back]] (2011) - Khabarov
* [[Robin Hood 2010 (Film)|Robin Hood]] (2010) - Godfrey
* [[Robin Hood (2010 film)|Robin Hood]] (2010) - Godfrey
* [[Kick-Ass (Film)|Kick-Ass]] (2010) - Frank D'Amico
* [[Kick-Ass (film)|Kick-Ass]] (2010) - Frank D'Amico
* [[Sherlock Holmes (Film)|Sherlock Holmes]] (2009) - Lord Henry Blackwood
* [[Sherlock Holmes (film)|Sherlock Holmes]] (2009) - Lord Henry Blackwood
* [[The Young Victoria]] (2009) - Sir John Conroy
* [[The Young Victoria]] (2009) - Sir John Conroy
* [[Body of Lies]] (2008) - Hani
* [[Body of Lies]] (2008) - Hani
* [[Rock N Rolla]] (2008) - Archy
* [[RocknRolla]] (2008) - Archy
* [[Babylon AD]] (2008) - Finn
* [[Babylon A.D.]] (2008) - Finn
* Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) - Mannie Miesel
* Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) - Mannie Miesel
* [[Miss Pettigrew Lives for A Day]] (2008) - Nick Cordorelli
* [[Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day]] (2008) - Nick Cordorelli
* [[Stardust (Film)|Stardust]] (2007) - Septimus
* [[Stardust (film)|Stardust]] (2007) - Septimus
* [[Sunshine (Film)|Sunshine]] (2007) - Pinbacker
* [[Sunshine (film)|Sunshine]] (2007) - Pinbacker
* Tristan & Isolde (2006) - Wicktred
* Tristan & Isolde (2006) - Wicktred
* Syriana (2005) - Mussawi
* Syriana (2005) - Mussawi
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=== tropes associated with him / his work provides examples of: ===
=== tropes associated with him / his work provides examples of: ===
* [[Ambiguously Brown|Ambiguously Tanned]]: This Austro-Italian Englishman has portrayed Jordanian and Lebanese men.
* [[Ambiguously Brown|Ambiguously Tanned]]: This Austro-Italian Englishman has portrayed Jordanian and Lebanese men.
* [[Badass Baritone]]: All he needs is an echo-y place to sound (even more) intimidating.
* [[Badass Baritone]]: All he needs is an echo-y place to sound (even more) intimidating.
* [[Bald of Awesome]]: Mark Strong in real life. He even said in a few interviews that losing his hair helped transition him from one-note lovers into the juicier villainous roles.
* [[Bald of Awesome]]: Mark Strong in real life. He even said in a few interviews that losing his hair helped transition him from one-note lovers into the juicier villainous roles.
* [[Berserk Button]]: You really don't want to find out how [[Stardust (Film)|Septimus]] reacts to treason ... or being mocked. You wouldn't want to try it on [[Rock N Rolla|Archy]], either. And don't lie to [[Body of Lies|Hani]] - might cost you a finger. Or two.
* [[Berserk Button]]: You really don't want to find out how [[Stardust (film)|Septimus]] reacts to treason ... or being mocked. You wouldn't want to try it on [[RocknRolla|Archy]], either. And don't lie to [[Body of Lies|Hani]] - might cost you a finger. Or two.
* [[Bilingual Bonus]]: Mark Strong speaks fluently German due to his Austrian mother. You can hear an example [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0eCUeXykxE here] at 2:07.
* [[Bilingual Bonus]]: Mark Strong speaks fluently German due to his Austrian mother. You can hear an example [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0eCUeXykxE here] at 2:07.
** Evidently some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE4cvkL35us Italian] too
** Evidently some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE4cvkL35us Italian] too
* [[Complete Monster]]: The villains he played are usually this.
* [[Complete Monster]]: The villains he played are usually this.
* [[Cute Kitten]]: In Low Winter Sun (2006), when Frank Agnew goes into Geddes apartment, a cat is randomly there for no other reason than to get a shot of Mark Strong holding a cat.
* [[Cute Kitten]]: In Low Winter Sun (2006), when Frank Agnew goes into Geddes apartment, a cat is randomly there for no other reason than to get a shot of Mark Strong holding a cat.
* [[Mean Character Nice Actor]]: He plays many villains, but he's super nice, and humble in real life.
* [[Mean Character, Nice Actor]]: He plays many villains, but he's super nice, and humble in real life.
* [[Sharp Dressed Man]]: Mark Strong at pretty much any film premiere he attends.
* [[Sharp-Dressed Man]]: Mark Strong at pretty much any film premiere he attends.
* [[Smoking Is Cool]]: A few of his characters fall under here, but particular notice goes to Dr. Neil Barnard from Endgame (2009), who snaps the filters off his cigarettes before lighting up.
* [[Smoking Is Cool]]: A few of his characters fall under here, but particular notice goes to Dr. Neil Barnard from Endgame (2009), who snaps the filters off his cigarettes before lighting up.
* [[What Beautiful Eyes]]: There are many, ''many'' shots in Low Winter Sun (2006) of Frank just staring intently at something. They are especially noticeable [http://pics.livejournal.com/serpentsign/pic/000xchpa here], [http://pics.livejournal.com/serpentsign/pic/000sybkb here], and [http://pics.livejournal.com/serpentsign/pic/000xeyff here].
* [[What Beautiful Eyes!]]: There are many, ''many'' shots in Low Winter Sun (2006) of Frank just staring intently at something. They are especially noticeable [http://pics.livejournal.com/serpentsign/pic/000xchpa here], [http://pics.livejournal.com/serpentsign/pic/000sybkb here], and [http://pics.livejournal.com/serpentsign/pic/000xeyff here].


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Latest revision as of 06:03, 11 April 2017

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If a slap don't work, you cut 'em or you pay 'em, but you keep your receipts, cos this ain't the Mafia. - Archy


British actor Mark Strong is especially known for his villainous performances — such as Prince Septimus in Stardust or Lord Blackwood in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes — though he has been playing the Knight in Shining Armor, a morally gray hitman, and pretty much everything in between as well. See (incomplete) list below.

If Guy Ritchie is working on a new project, it is safe to say that he at least considers his friend for a part in it.

tropes associated with him / his work provides examples of:

  • Ambiguously Tanned: This Austro-Italian Englishman has portrayed Jordanian and Lebanese men.
  • Badass Baritone: All he needs is an echo-y place to sound (even more) intimidating.
  • Bald of Awesome: Mark Strong in real life. He even said in a few interviews that losing his hair helped transition him from one-note lovers into the juicier villainous roles.
  • Berserk Button: You really don't want to find out how Septimus reacts to treason ... or being mocked. You wouldn't want to try it on Archy, either. And don't lie to Hani - might cost you a finger. Or two.
  • Bilingual Bonus: Mark Strong speaks fluently German due to his Austrian mother. You can hear an example here at 2:07.
  • Complete Monster: The villains he played are usually this.
  • Cute Kitten: In Low Winter Sun (2006), when Frank Agnew goes into Geddes apartment, a cat is randomly there for no other reason than to get a shot of Mark Strong holding a cat.
  • Mean Character, Nice Actor: He plays many villains, but he's super nice, and humble in real life.
  • Sharp-Dressed Man: Mark Strong at pretty much any film premiere he attends.
  • Smoking Is Cool: A few of his characters fall under here, but particular notice goes to Dr. Neil Barnard from Endgame (2009), who snaps the filters off his cigarettes before lighting up.
  • What Beautiful Eyes!: There are many, many shots in Low Winter Sun (2006) of Frank just staring intently at something. They are especially noticeable here, here, and here.
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