Mark Ruffalo
Born November 22, 1967 · Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Mark Ruffalo is an American actor and producer born November 22, 1967. He began his career in the late 1980s and gained recognition for his work in Kenneth Lonergan's play This Is Our Youth (1996) and drama film You Can Count on Me (2000). He went on to star in films such as Zodiac (2007), Shutter Island (2010), The Avengers (2012), and Spotlight (2015).
5
Films reviewed
8.2
Avg. rating
Avengers: Endgame
Best-reviewed
2010–2026
Years active
Biography
Mark Alan Ruffalo (/ˈrʌfəloʊ/; born November 22, 1967) is an American actor and producer who began his career in the late 1980s and first gained recognition for his work in Kenneth Lonergan's play This Is Our Youth (1996) and drama film You Can Count on Me (2000). He went on to star in the romantic comedies 13 Going on 30 (2004) and Just like Heaven (2005), and the thrillers In the Cut (2003), Zodiac (2007), and Shutter Island (2010). He received a Tony Award nomination for his supporting role in the Broadway revival of Awake and Sing! in 2006. Ruffalo has gained international recognition for playing Bruce Banner/Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with The Avengers (2012).
Ruffalo earned a record-tying four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing a sperm donor in The Kids Are All Right (2010), Dave Schultz in Foxcatcher (2014), Michael Rezendes in Spotlight (2015), and a debauched lawyer in Poor Things (2023). He won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for playing a gay activist in the television drama film The Normal Heart (2015) and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his dual role as identical twins in the miniseries I Know This Much Is True (2020).
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On theIReview.com
Films featuring Mark Ruffalothat we've reviewed.
★ 8.1Spider-Man: Brand New Day
as Bruce Banner/Hulk
Destin Daniel Cretton · 2026
RT 90%
★ 8.4Avengers: Endgame
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo · 2019
RT 94%
★ 8.4Avengers: Infinity War
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo · 2018
RT 85%
★ 8.1Spotlight
Tom McCarthy · 2015
RT 97%
★ 8.2Shutter Island
Martin Scorsese · 2010
RT 69%
Review Highlights
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“The movie "Avengers: Endgame" received positive reviews from critics, who praised its epic conclusion to the Marvel Saga. Fans of the franchise also expressed enthusiasm, with many sharing their thoughts on social media. A few reviewers noted that while some fans may have been skeptical about the movie's ending, others had no doubt that it would be a perfect "ending" to the series.”
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“The public reaction to "Avengers: Infinity War" is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its visual stunningness and narrative ambition. Some reviewers noted a slight improvement in pacing, while others felt the movie's flaws outweighed its strengths. The movie has been cited as one of the best superhero movies of all time by some, with some even calling it "the best MCU movie".”
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Selected Filmography
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen(2009)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Daily Show(1996)TV Series · 3 epsas Self
- The Avengers(2012)as Bruce Banner / The Hulk
- The Graham Norton Show(2007)TV Series · 7 epsas Self
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson(2005)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Real Time with Bill Maher(2003)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- The View(1997)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Colbert Report(2005)TV Series · 1 ep
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- Avengers: Age of Ultron(2015)as Bruce Banner / Hulk
- What If...?(2021)TV Series · 1 epas Bruce Banner / Hulk / Mega-Hulk (voice)
- Crime 101(2026)as Lou
- Golden Globe Awards(1944)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Nominee
- Hot Ones(2015)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Thor: Ragnarok(2017)as Bruce Banner / Hulk
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark(1988)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Iron Man 3(2013)as Bruce Banner (uncredited)
- RTL Tonight(2025)TV Series · 1 epas Self