Mark Atteberry was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California, where he spent his formative years working on the family dairy before making the bold decision to leave his small-town roots behind and pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
He relocated to Los Angeles, where he began his journey as a studio musician, playing the trombone, tuba, and keyboards, and eventually found himself playing in countless pit orchestras. It was during this time that the acting bug first bit, sparking a passion that would drive him to pursue a career in the spotlight.
Atteberry went on to study with some of the top acting teachers in the industry, including Roy London, Ivana Chubbuck, Larry Moss, Howard Fine, and Vladimir Ilyin of the Moscow Art Theatre. His extensive film credits include blockbuster hits like David Fincher's "Gone Girl" and Ang Lee's "The Hulk," as well as notable indies like "The Future," "Butterfly Circus," and "Stained," for which he received his first Best Actor nomination.
On television, Atteberry has appeared in a wide range of hit series, including "The Newsroom," "Bones," "Grey's Anatomy," "Criminal Minds," "Luck," "Dexter," "House, M.D.," "Rules of Engagement," "The Closer," "The Mentalist," "Justified," "Big Love," "The Shield," "The Young and the Restless," "24," and "Nip/Tuck," among many others.
In addition to his acting credits, Atteberry is also a photographer renowned, with a focus on advertising, documentary, and headshot work. His clients have included A&E, Bravo, CAA, ICM, WME, Venice Magazine, Big Lots, and many more. He was chosen as one of the "Best Headshot Photographers in Los Angeles" by BackStage West magazine and was honored by the Photography for Social Change Foundation as one of the "World's Top 100 Documentary-Style Photographers" in 2010.
As a result of his extensive experience on both sides of the camera, Atteberry occasionally speaks and teaches on the subjects of "Image and Type" and "Acting in LA." He has co-written several books on the topic of acting, including "The Working Actor's Guide to LA" and "The Stunt Guide." Atteberry is also the founder of the "Be A Working Actor Studios" in Los Angeles, a testament to his dedication to helping others achieve their own success in the entertainment industry.
