Mark Collier
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SOAP STAR STATS
Mark Collier (ex-Mike, ATWT)
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Mark Collier (ex-Mike, ATWT)
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Vital Statistics
- Birthday:
- May 27
- Marital Status:
- Single
- Children:
- None
The 411
He did some local theater while growing up in small town Ocala, FL, but by the time Mark Collier got to high school, he equated drama club to "being in band." At Georgia Southern University, he majored in public relations, psychology and even accounting, but spent most of his time with his fraternity. When he graduated, Collier's first job was in medical sales, but all it took was a transfer to Miami to get him back on the acting track. After landing a few commercial jobs, he moved to L.A. More commercials (for things like beer, cars and tooth whiteners), theater and some bit parts (including a role in the Dixie Chicks' "Ready To Run" video) followed, which he subsidized by waiting tables and working as a club doorman. In 2002, Collier landed the part of self-destructive, nice-guy construction worker Mike Kasnoff, which had last been played by Shawn Christian in 1997. Fans were immediately accepting, and even Christian's manager, a friend from the gym back in L.A., wished him well. Collier was nominated for Outstanding Newcomer at the 2003 Soap Opera Digest Awards and appeared on season two of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL as the contestants' scene coach. He departed from ATWT in February 2007.
Et Cetera
—Originally auditioned for the role of Paul.
—Claims he hasn't eaten vegetables since high school.
—Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" is one of his favorite songs.
Career Highlights
b>Other Soap Roles
SUNSET BEACH (David, the bartender, 1999)
BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 (Mitch Field, 2000)
Memorable Quotes
"They were raving about him, talking so highly of him. And I thought, 'God, I've got to follow this guy?' " — on replacing Shawn Christian in Soap Opera Digest, 10/1/02
"It's never been a big priority for me to have someone there all the time. If it happens, great. If I'm 60 when I get married, that's fine with me, too. I only want to do it one time. So if it takes time, it takes time." — Soap Opera Weekly, 12/10/02
"Blue jeans, T-shirt, flip-flops." — on the sexiest thing a woman can wear in Digest 5/4/04
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