Mark Acheson (born September 19, 1957) is a Canadian voice, film and television actor.

Career

Acheson began studying acting at

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’s Studio 58 at the age of 15. He is a founding member of Janus Theatre and appeared on stage for eight years including a full season at the Arts Club as well as The NewPlay center, Carousel Theatre, Western Canada Theatre in Kamloops, Sunshine Theatre in Kelowna, The Belfry in Victoria and StageWest in Edmonton. In his 30s, he started an extensive career in film and television, mostly in supporting roles. Some of his most notable roles are the Mailroom Guy in ''

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'' and Mr. Tripoli in '' Fargo''. His other film credits include ''

The 13th Warrior ''The 13th Warrior'' is a 1999 American historical fiction action film based on Michael Crichton's 1976 novel ''Eaters of the Dead'', which is a loose adaptation of the tale of ''Beowulf'' combined with Ahmad ibn Fadlan's historical account of the ...

'' and ''

Watchmen ''Watchmen'' is an American comic book Limited series (comics), maxiseries by the British creative team of writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins (comics), John Higgins. It was published monthly by DC Comics in 1986 a ...

''. Acheson has also amassed a large body of work in voice acting, where he tends to be cast as villains. He voiced the characters of Lord Tirek from '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'', Sabretooth from '' Hulk Vs. Wolverine'', and has provided the voice of many characters in the TV show ''

Transformers ''Transformers'' is a media franchise produced by American toy company Hasbro and Japanese toy company Takara Tomy. It primarily follows the Autobots and the Decepticons, two alien robot factions at war that can transform into other forms, suc ...

''.

Filmography

Animation

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Fat Dog Mendoza ''Fat Dog Mendoza'' is a children's animated series produced by Sunbow Entertainment, Sony Wonder Television and TMO-Loonland loosely based on a Dark Horse one-off comic book of the same name. It is the first Cartoon Network Europe co-produc ...

'' (1998, TV Series) as Fat Dog * '' Weird-Oh's'' (1999, TV Series) as Leaky Boat Louie * ''Donner'' (2001, TV Series) as Blitzen / Cupid / Santa Claus * '' Alienators: Evolution Continues'' (2001-2002, TV Series) as SCOPES * ''The Amazing Zorro'' (2002, TV Series) as Don Carlos Pulido * ''

Stargate Infinity ''Stargate Infinity'' (often abbreviated as ''SGI'' or just ''Infinity'') ( French: ''Stargate: Le Dessin Animé'') is a 2002-2003 animated science fiction television series co-produced by Les Studios Tex S.A.R.L. and DIC Entertainment Corporation ...

'' (2002-2003, TV Series) as Da'Kyll * ''

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' is an American animated television series produced by Filmation based on Mattel's toy line ''Masters of the Universe''. The show, often referred to as simply ''He-Man'', was one of the most popular anima ...

'' (2003-2004, TV Series) as

Fisto The ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' franchise debuted in 1982 with the creation of American company Mattel and the toyline of the same name. This is a list of characters that appear in the toyline, television series ''He-Man and the Mast ...

/ Chadaz * '' Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes'' (2006, TV Series) as

Attuma Attuma is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is an Atlantean nomadic warlord who is usually depicted as an enemy of Namor the Sub-Mariner, and is the father of the superhero Andromeda. He believes he i ...

* ''

Class of the Titans ''Class of the Titans'' is a Television in Canada, Canadian animated television series produced by Studio B Productions and Nelvana, Nelvana Limited. It premiered on December 31, 2005, at 5 pm ET/PT on Teletoon with a special 90-minute prese ...

'' (2007, TV Series) as Orion * ''

Barbie and the Diamond Castle ''Barbie & the Diamond Castle'' is a 2008 direct-to-video computer-animated musical film directed by Gino Nichele and produced by Mattel Entertainment with Rainmaker Entertainment. It first premiered on Nickelodeon on September 7, 2008, and it ...

'' (2008) as Slyder * ''

Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 ''Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5'' is a 3D CGI science fiction sports animated television series created by Mattel, Nelvana Limited, and Nerd Corps Entertainment, based on the Hot Wheels toy line by the American toy maker, Mattel which was introd ...

'' (2009) as Rawkus * ''

Hulk Vs ''Marvel Animated Features'' (''MAF'') is a series of the first eight direct-to-video animated superhero films made by MLG Productions, a joint venture between Marvel Studios (later Marvel Animation) and Lions Gate Entertainment. History In ...

'' (2009) as Sabretooth * ''

Dinosaur Train ''Dinosaur Train'' is a CGI-animated preschool musical television series aimed for preschoolers ages 3 to 6. Created by Craig Bartlett, who created Nickelodeon's ''Hey Arnold!'', the series features a curious young ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' named ...

'' (2013, TV Series) as Marvin

Mosasaurus ''Mosasaurus'' (; "lizard of the Meuse River") is the type genus (defining example) of the mosasaurs, an extinct group of aquatic squamate reptiles. It lived from about 82 to 66 million years ago during the Campanian and Maastrichtian stages o ...

* '' My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'' (2014-2019, TV Series) as Lord Tirek * ''

Tobot ''Tobot'' (Korean: 변신자동차 또봇, RR: ''Byeonsinjadongcha Ttobot'') is a South Korean animated television series produced by Young Toys and Retrobot. The series features transforming cars — some of which are designed after Kia vehic ...

'' (2018) as Giga 7

Anime Dubbing

Roles which were originally voiced in other languages by other people for whom Acheson provided English dubbing: * '' Transformers: Armada'' (2002-2003) as

Unicron Unicron is a fictional villain from the ''Transformers'' media franchise. Designed by Floro Dery, he was introduced in the 1986 animated film ''The Transformers: The Movie'' and has since reappeared in ''Transformers: Armada'', ''Transformers: ...

* '' Transformers: Energon'' (2004) as Unicron / Narrator * '' Transformers: Cybertron'' (2005) as Crumplezone * '' .hack//Roots'' (2006) as Tawalaya / Touta * ''

Black Lagoon ''Black Lagoon'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rei Hiroe. It has been published in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Monthly Sunday Gene-X'' since April 2002, with its chapters coll ...

'' (2006) as Boris, Hotel Moscow Soldier * ''

The Little Prince ''The Little Prince'' (french: Le Petit Prince, ) is a novella by French aristocrat, writer, and military pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It was first published in English and French in the United States by Reynal & Hitchcock in April 1943 an ...

'' (2010) as Lux

Live-action

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Skip Tracer ''Skip Tracer'', also known as ''Deadly Business'', is a Canadian drama film, directed by Zale Dalen and released in 1977.Jay Scott, "Skip Tracer: Dalen connects with the man who collects". ''The Globe and Mail'', November 25, 1978. Plot The fi ...

'' (1977) as Bob Sheldon * ''

Home Is Where the Hart Is ''Home Is Where the Hart Is'' is a 1987 Canadian film, written and directed by Rex Bromfield. It stars Leslie Nielsen, Eric Christmas, and Martin Mull. Plot summary A cunning nurse and con artist Belle Haimes (Valri Bromfield) lives with her sim ...

'' (1987) as Cafe Customer * ''

Stingray Stingrays are a group of sea rays, which are cartilaginous fish related to sharks. They are classified in the suborder Myliobatoidei of the order Myliobatiformes and consist of eight families: Hexatrygonidae (sixgill stingray), Plesiobatidae ( ...

'' * ''

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk ''The Trial of the Incredible Hulk'' is a 1989 American television superhero film based on the 1978–1982 television series ''The Incredible Hulk'' featuring both the Hulk and fellow Marvel Comics character Daredevil, who team up to defeat Wilso ...

'' (1989, TV Movie) as ' Turk' * ''Quarantine'' (1989) as Guard #2 * ''

Look Who's Talking Now ''Look Who's Talking Now'' is a 1993 American romantic comedy film, and the third and final installment in the film series that began with '' Look Who's Talking'' in 1989. It finds John Travolta and Kirstie Alley reprising their roles as James a ...

'' (1993) as Burly Dad * '' The Crush'' (1993) as Locksmith * '' Highlander: The Series'' (1993-1994, TV Series) as Laszlo / Billy Ray * ''

Samurai Cowboy ''Samurai Cowboy'' is a film shot in conjunction with the Alberta Motion Picture Development Corporation, and Monarch Home video. The film was shot in 1993 at Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. The film was directed by Canadian director Micha ...

'' (1994) as Flint Clayton * ''

Bulletproof Heart ''Bulletproof Heart'' is the ninth studio album by Jamaican singer, songwriter and model Grace Jones, released on October 13, 1989. The album, co-produced by Chris Stanley, would be Jones' last studio album for 19 years, until the release of ''Hu ...

'' (1994) as Hellbig * ''

The NeverEnding Story III ''The NeverEnding Story III: Escape from Fantasia'' (also known as: ''The NeverEnding Story III: Return to Fantasia'') is a 1994 fantasy-adventure film. It is the third and final film in the franchise. It stars Jason James Richter as Bastian Balth ...

'' (1994) as Janitor * ''Suspicious Agenda'' (1995) as DeBaker * ''

Magic in the Water ''Magic in the Water'' is a 1995 American family film directed by Rick Stevenson and starring Mark Harmon, Joshua Jackson and Sarah Wayne. It is about a fictional lake monster in British Columbia. The film was distributed by TriStar Pictures and pr ...

'' (1995) as 'Lefty' Hardy * ''

Dad's Week Off ''Dad's Week Off'' is an American television film that premiered on Showtime on March 29, 1997. It was written and directed by Neal Israel, and starred Henry Winkler, Olivia d'Abo and Richard Jeni. Plot A computer salesman charged with marketing ...

'' (1997, TV Movie) as Sobbing Man * '' Exception to the Rule'' (1997) as Burt Ramsey * ''True Heart'' (1997) as Red Head Man * ''

Stargate SG-1 ''Stargate SG-1'' (often stylized in all caps, or abbreviated ''SG-1'') is a military science fiction Adventure fiction, adventure television series within Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Stargate, ''Stargate'' franchise. The show, created by Brad Wrigh ...

'' (1998, TV Series) as Vishnoor * ''

I'll Be Home for Christmas "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a Christmas song written by the lyricist Kim Gannon and composer Walter Kent and recorded in 1943 by Bing Crosby, who scored a top ten hit with the song. Originally written to honor soldiers overseas who longed ...

'' (1998) as Sandwich Passenger * ''

'' (1999) as Norseman * ''

Reindeer Games ''Reindeer Games'' (alternatively titled ''Deception'') is a 2000 American action crime thriller film directed by John Frankenheimer in his final feature directorial outing before his 2002 death. It stars Ben Affleck, Gary Sinise, Charlize T ...

'' (2000) as Mean Guard * '' Screwed'' (2000) as Mr. Kettle * '' Trixie'' (2000) as Vince DeFlore * ''The Proposal'' (2001) as Jules * ''

3000 Miles to Graceland ''3000 Miles to Graceland'' is a 2001 American heist black action comedy film directed, co-written, and co-produced by Demian Lichtenstein. Lichtenstein co-wrote the script with Richard Recco. The film stars Kurt Russell, Kevin Costner, Courte ...

'' (2001) as Dockmaster * ''

Voyage of the Unicorn ''Voyage of the Unicorn'' is a 2001 television film directed by Philip Spink and starring Beau Bridges, Chantal Conlin and Heather McEwen. The film is based on James C. Christensen's book '' Voyage of the Basset''. Plot Dr. Alan Aisling is an ...

'' (2001, TV Series) as Kalgar * ''Lola'' (2001) as Club Owner * ''

Dead Heat A dead heat is a rare situation in various racing sports in which the performances of competitors are judged to be so close that no difference between them can be resolved. The result is declared a Tie (draw), tie and the competitors are awarde ...

'' (2002) as Warehouse Worker * ''Spymate'' (2003) as Rocco * ''

'' (2003) as Mailroom Guy * ''

The Chronicles of Riddick ''The Chronicles of Riddick'' is a 2004 American science fiction action film written and directed by David Twohy. It follows the adventures of Richard B. Riddick as he attempts to elude capture after the events depicted in the 2000 film '' Pitc ...

'' (2004) as Slam Guard * ''

Smallville ''Smallville'' is an American superhero television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series was produced by Millar Gough ...

'' (2004, TV Series) as Magistrate Wilkins * '' Alone in the Dark'' (2005) as Captain Chernick * ''

She's the Man ''She's the Man'' is a 2006 American romantic comedy teen sports film directed by Andy Fickman and starring Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey, Vinnie Jones, and David Cross. Inspired by William Shakespeare's play ''Twelfth Night,'' the f ...

'' (2006) as Groundskeeper * ''

Love and Other Dilemmas ''Love and Other Dilemmas'' is a 2006 comedy film directed by Larry Di Stefano. It premiered at the 2006 Vancouver International Film Festival and was released theatrically in Canada in February 2008 by Maple Pictures. The film's credibility is no ...

'' (2006) as Rocco * '' Numb'' (2007) as Homeless Guy * ''

Hot Rod Hot rods are typically American cars that might be old, classic, or modern and that have been rebuilt or modified with large engines optimised for speed and acceleration. One definition is: "a car that's been stripped down, souped up and made ...

'' (2007) as Homeless Dude * ''

'' (2009) as Large Man At Happy Harry's * ''

Supernatural Supernatural refers to phenomena or entities that are beyond the laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin (above, beyond, or outside of) + (nature) Though the corollary term "nature", has had multiple meanings si ...

'' (2009-2015, TV Series) as Hansel / Tooth Fairy * ''

Garage Sale Mystery ''Garage Sale Mystery'' is an American/Canadian mystery film series starring Lori Loughlin as Jennifer Shannon. It is based on the ''Garage Sale Mystery'' book series written by Suzi Weinert. The Hallmark series aired on Hallmark Movies & Myster ...

'' (2013, TV Series) as Pawn Clerk * ''

Lawrence & Holloman ''Lawrence & Holloman'' is a Canadian black comedy film, directed by Matthew Kowalchuk and released in 2013.Janet Smith"Lawrence & Holloman serves its comedy nihilistically black" ''The Georgia Straight'', July 16, 2014. Adapted from the theatric ...

'' (2013) as Burly Guy In Jail * '' Once Upon a Time in Wonderland'' (2013, TV Series) as Nazim * ''

Into the Grizzly Maze ''Into the Grizzly Maze'' (originally titled ''Red Machine'', then changed to ''Endangered'' and later to ''Grizzly''), is a 2015 American action horror-thriller film directed by David Hackl from a screenplay by Guy Moshe and Jack Reher. It stars ...

'' (2015) as Dooly * '' The Cleanse'' (2016) as Zatik * ''Marrying the Family'' (2016) as Hal * ''

1922 Events January * January 7 – Dáil Éireann (Irish Republic), Dáil Éireann, the parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64–57 votes. * January 10 – Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éirean ...

'' (2017) as Pawn Shop Clerk

English dubbing roles

Animation

* '' .hack//Roots'' as Tawalaya / Touta * ''

'' as Boris, Hotel Moscow Soldier * ''

'' as Lux in "The Planet of Cublix" arc * '' Transformers: Armada'' as

* '' Transformers: Cybertron'' as Crumplezone * '' Transformers: Energon'' as Unicron / Narrator * Glitter Force Doki Doki as Proto Mercenare

Video games

* ''

Kessen is a real-time tactics video game produced by Koei and published by Electronic Arts. It was a launch game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan and North America. It was initially the only real-time wargame game available for the PlayStation 2. It is a ...

'' as Yoshihiro Shimazu * '' Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects'' as Brigade

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Acheson, Mark Living people Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors Male actors from Edmonton Male actors from Vancouver Studio 58 people 1957 births