Mark Winstanley
English/Dutch Actor
a versatile character actor for TV, theatre,
commercials, voiceover and film. From July 2025 Mark can be seen in episodes 1 and 2 of BOOKISH, the hit British TV series for U&Alibi, written by and starring Mark Gatiss.
'Gatiss and the team have also assembled an impressive guest cast, with the likes of Joely Richardson, Daniel Mays and Paul McGann stepping into roles for each individual mystery. It's a calibre of guest star which really does help to elevate the entire series.' Radio Times
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On the set of the new TV Series, BOOKISH, for U&Alibi, written by and starring Mark Gatiss
Comic characters, bad guys, Scottish landladies, sporty and executive types
- are all in his repertoire.
As GEORGES in La Cage aux Folles, co-starring TV legend Barrie Stevens
Mark is also in demand as a presenter.
Presenting Country Style
Scottish Rogue Dougie for famous Grouse Whisky
Mark as ex coal miner Don in Scary Bikers.
Comic characters, tough guys, Scottish landladies and executive types - are all in his repertoire.
Mark was a featured model in Project Rembrandt
Mark with frequent collaborator, Loveday Smith
Comic characters, tough guys, Scottish landladies and executive types - are all in his repertoire.
Comic characters, tough guys, Scottish landladies and executive types - are all in his repertoire.
Comic characters, tough guys, Scottish landladies and executive types - are all in his repertoire.
Comic characters, tough guys, Scottish landladies and executive types - are all in his repertoire.
Mark is also the artistic director of Qetc.nl
TV, film, theatre and voice work
Mark is an experienced theatre actor. He also works in TV, film, voiceovers, audio guides, learning programmes, as a presenter and in commercials. Being fluent in English, Dutch and French adds an extra dimension to his talent for accents and characters. He also advises Dutch productions on UK regional accents and dialect.
Recent roles
In 2024 Mark filmed 2 episodes of a new crime series, written by and starring Olivier Award winner Mark Gatiss. In this production, Mark W's scene partners include household names like Daniel Mays, Ella Bruccoleri and Elliot Levey. At the end of 2024 Mark played the lead role of Georges in the musical La Cage aux Folles, also starring TV legend Barrie Stevens.
Other roles include Lead Voice Actor/Accent coach - The Forgotten Battle a NETFLIX feature film. A BBC Journalist in - The Spectacular for VPRO national TV, the Traitor in The Last Vermeer, a Sony Productions film starring Guy Pearce and recently playing 40 roles (male and female!) in two hours in West End hit, The 39 Steps.
Background & Training
Mark grew up in the UK and started acting as a child. He gained acting qualifications from LAMDA and Manchester Youth Theatre. Until 2013 he worked for large multinationals but now works full-time as an actor, model and director.
Talents
Mark graduated in Business and French and has worked for both Dutch and International companies. He is a trained singer, dancer and is equally at home in improvisation, presenting and as a model. He is very sporty, plays tennis and works out regularly so has a muscular physique.
Clients
Previous clients include U&Alibi, Netflix, Happy Duck Films, Eagle Eye Drama, Levitate/Caviar Films, VPRO TV, Pupkin Films, Sony Films, NPO TV, Famous Grouse Whisky, Rabobank, KLM, Frisse Blikken, Helder TV, Faculty of Skills and Madame Tussauds.
CONTACT
[email protected]
+31 637 283549
