Mark Stanley

Actor

British Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth29/04/1987
Age38 years
BirthplaceLeeds, West Yorkshire, England

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMark Robert Speight

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorHazel Green
Hair ColorLight Golden Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Allerton High School, Alwoodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley, West Yorkshire
DegreeGraduated in acting from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2010

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
GirlfriendRochenda Sandall (Actress)
PartnerRochenda Sandall (Actress)

Relationships & More

Affairs/GirlfriendsRochenda Sandall
PartnersRochenda Sandall

Career

Debut TV SeriesGame of Thrones (2011-2014) as Grenn on HBO
Debut FilmHow I Live Now (2013) as Chasing Man
Notable Films
  • Euphoria (2017)
  • Hellboy (2019)
  • The Settlers (2023)
  • Dark River (2017)
  • My Mother's Wedding (2023)
  • Kajaki (2014)
  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) as Knight of Ren
  • Criminal
  • Los colonos (2023)
Notable TV Series
  • Little Women (2017)
  • Anne Boleyn (2021)
  • Adolescence (2025)
  • Elizabeth Is Missing (2019) as Frank Jefford
  • Dickensian
  • Happy Valley (series 3) as Rob Hepworth
  • The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe (2022) as Mark Darwin
  • Trigger Point (2022) as DI Thom Youngblood
  • Game of Thrones (2011-2014) as Grenn
  • Dickensian (2015-2016) as Bill Sikes
  • Little Women (2017) as Professor Bhaer
  • Love, Lies and Records as James
  • Happy Valley (series 3, 2023) as Rob Hepworth
  • Adolescence (2025) as Paul Barlow
  • A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025) as Desmond Cussen
  • This Is England
  • The Bay
AdvocacyStrong advocate of mental health awareness, expressed views on mental health in the entertainment industry.
TheatreCoriolanus (performed with Tom Hiddleston)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Graduated in acting from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2010.
2. Appeared in notable films such as Euphoria (2017) and Hellboy (2019).
3. Participated in multiple popular TV series including Little Women and Anne Boleyn.
4. Portrayed Frank Jefford in the TV film Elizabeth Is Missing in 2019.
5. Actively advocates for mental health awareness within the entertainment sector.
6. Known professionally as Mark Stanley, with real name Mark Robert Speight.
7. Played Grenn in Game of Thrones across four seasons.
8. Portrayed Bill Sikes in the BBC series Dickensian, showcasing his ability to embody complex, historically rooted characters.
9. Appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) as a Knight of Ren.
10. Performed in theatre productions including Coriolanus alongside Tom Hiddleston.
11. Portrayed Professor Bhaer, the German love interest of Jo March, in the BBC's adaptation of Little Women.
12. Played James, a transgender character, in Kay Mellor's six-part series Love, Lies and Records.
13. Known for his versatility across television, film, and theatre roles.
14. Originally from Leeds but can neutralise his accent for various roles.
15. Game of Thrones marked his first television appearance.
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