And I think in your 40s, you land a little bit, physically and mentally, you arrive at a place where you feel you've learned some stuff. Having children at that point meant I had something very useful to do for the next 20 years.

For his role in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the Donmar Warehouse in 2002 Strong was nominated for the 2003 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role. Career
Strong is a familiar face on British television.

He is best known for his roles in films such as RocknRolla Body of Lies Syriana The Young Victoria Sherlock Holmes Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Kick-Ass Green Lantern Robin Hood and John Carter. Mark Strong (born Marco Giuseppe Salussolia; 30 August 1963) is an English actor.