Markus Redmond

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Markus Redmond
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Redmond directing Turkish actress Fadik Atasoy in 2014
Born (1971-02-05) February 5, 1971 (age 53)
Occupation(s)Actor, film director, screenwriter
Years active1989–present
Known for Doogie Howser, M.D., Fight Club, The Inkwell, NYPD Blue, Murder One, If I Had Known I Was a Genius
SpouseIsis Heuser (2008–present)

Markus William Redmond (born February 5, 1971) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter.

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Career

In 2016, Redmond directed and starred in the independent film The 6th Degree, a psychological thriller he wrote and co-produced. The cast included Redmond, Mackenzie Astin, and Turkish actress Fadik Atasoy. The film was eventually released worldwide on Amazon Prime. [ citation needed ]

In 2017, Redmond wrote and directed the comedy horror short film Allen + Millie: A Short Romance starring Scream Queen Brooke Lewis and Courtney Gains. The short film received awards from the Los Angeles Film Awards and the Sicily International Film Festival.[ citation needed ]

Screenwriting

In 2000, Redmond and Ivy Williams sold their college thriller, I Would Die for You, to Columbia Pictures, [1] but Columbia Pictures did not produce the film.[ citation needed ]

In 2007, Redmond wrote and starred in the independent film If I Had Known I Was a Genius . [2] The cast included Whoopi Goldberg, Sharon Stone, Keith David, and Tara Reid. The film premiered on January 23, 2007, at the Sundance Film Festival. [3]

Acting

Redmond's films include the independent black ensemble film The Inkwell (1994); K-11 (2012); Jeff Abugov's The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999); and the 2000 comedy How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog , alongside Kenneth Branagh and Robin Wright.

Redmond acted in two more television series, first in the recurring role of Officer Lucas on NYPD Blue (1993-1994) and then as Mark Washington in two seasons of Murder One (1995-1996). [4]

In 1999, Redmond starred as series regular Phil on the sitcom Family Rules , starring Greg Evigan. His other television credits include 21 Jump Street (1990), Family Matters (1990), the 1995 revival series Get Smart (1995), Mad About You (1997), Vengeance Unlimited (1999), Angel (1999, 2000), and The Drew Carey Show (2003). [4]

Publishing

In 2012, Redmond published the erotic e-book Poker Night. [5] [6] [7] [8]

Other media

Redmond has been a featured guest on Reddit Q&As [9] and numerous entertainment podcasts. [10] [11] Since 2015, Redmond has been a recurring interviewee on the YouTube filmmaking vlog channel Film Courage. [12]

Personal life

On August 2, 2008, Redmond married movie caterer Isis Heuser in Las Vegas. [ citation needed ]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
1994 The Inkwell DarylTheatrical film
1999 The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human The Male's Best FriendDirect-to-video film
1999 Fight Club Detective KevinTheatrical film
2000 How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog Cop #3Theatrical film
2007 If I Had Known I Was a Genius Michael Reed - Lead role, also screenwriterTheatrical film
2012 K-11 PreciousTheatrical film
2014 Pacific Standard Nolan - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterShort Film
2016This is NowMichael - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterTheatrical film
2017 Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Nicholas (voice) - Director-producer-screenwriterShort Horror Feature
2019 The 6th Degree A.J - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterShort Horror Feature
Pre-productionWine & WhimsyVaughn Anderson - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterTheatrical film
Pre-productionAfter the HorizonRoman - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterTheatrical film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990ExileJacksonTelevision film
1990 Family Matters BullEpisode: "In a Jam"
1990 21 Jump Street Charles Winson WallaceEpisode: "Coppin' Out"
1990–1993 Doogie Howser, M.D. Raymond AlexanderSeries regular
1993–1994 NYPD Blue P.O. LucasRecurring role, 5 episodes
1995 Get Smart DuanePilot episode
1995–1996 Murder One Mark WashingtonRecurring role, 29 episodes
1996 Project ALF Sgt. RhomboidTelevision film
1997 Mad About You Dr. KekitchEpisode: "Speed Baby"
1999 Vengeance Unlimited Nate CrossEpisode: "Legalese"
1999 Family Rules PhilSeries regular
1999 and 2000 Angel Griff / Tom CribbEpisodes: "Rm w/a Vu" & "The Ring"
2003 The Drew Carey Show Delivery GuyEpisode: "Drew Takes a Guilt Trip"
2005 Curb Your Enthusiasm Loud Man at PartyEpisode: "The Bowtie"
2015Dinner and DrinksVaughn Anderson - Lead role, director-producer-screenwriterTV series

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
1996People's Choice AwardsAccepted Award for Ensemble - Favorite New TV Drama Series Murder One Won
2018Accolade CompetitionBest Short Film, Best Actress, Best Actor Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Won
2018Hollywood Film CompetitionPlatinum Award - Best Director; Diamond Award, Best Actress Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Won
2018Los Angeles Horror CompetitionDiamond Award - Best Short, Best Actress, Best Actor Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Won
2018Sicily International Film FestivalJury Prize - Best Director, Best Romance, Best Acting Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Won
2018West Coast International Film FestivalOutstanding Directing, Screenplay and Performances Allen + Millie: A Short Romance Won

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