Marcus Gilbert is a renowned British actor, born on July 29, 1958, who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry since 1984. He has appeared in a diverse range of films, including A Hazard of Hearts (1987),A Ghost in Monte Carlo (1990),Biggles (1986),Rambo III (1988),and Legacy (1990),as well as numerous television shows and commercials.
In addition to his screen work, Gilbert has also had a successful career in theatre, playing the young Viscount Goring in Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband with the Middle Ground Theatre Company on their national tour in 2000. He has also starred in the world premiere of Starry Starry Night at The Mill at Sonning in 2006.
Gilbert's early career began with training at the prestigious Mountview Theatre School, where he graduated in 1981. He then became a founder member of the original Odyssey Theatre Company, touring London schools with productions of contemporary classics. He later worked at the Dundee Repertory Theatre and the Library Theatre, Manchester, before making his mark in the world of commercials.
Gilbert has made over 50 commercials, including the award-winning Mean Jeans commercial for Lee Jeans, directed by Willi Patterson, which won the best cinema commercial award in 1986. He also runs his own film production company, Touch The Sky Productions, and has used his platform to raise awareness and funds for various charitable causes.
In 2004, Gilbert embarked on a documentary project, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and visiting the Arusha Children's Trust in Tanzania, where he filmed an appeal for the trust. Throughout his career, Gilbert has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, as well as his commitment to using his talents to make a positive impact on the world.
