Because I had children relatively late - in my 40s rather than in my 20s - it wasn't anything I ever knew that I would do. It kind of happened to me: I met the right woman and we had children. It was a revelation because it suddenly makes me realize, 'Oh, I get it. Now I know what to do with the rest of my life.'

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.