It's great to have the chance to play a character before he goes to the dark side, or the yellow side if you will. Normally, you don't get that opportunity. The narrative of a movie usually demands that you are that guy from the start.

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.