Mark Smith aka Rhino
December 2007
Mark is part of the cast for the current BBC’s series Robin Hood series in which
he plays an Arabian knight called Karim. He is also getting ready to begin
filming Brit gangster flick ‘Shooters Paradise’ in
London 2008.
He was born in London in 1969, however he has a hugely colourful heritage –
Jamaican, Cherokee Indian, Ghanaian, White and Chinese. This mix along with his
green eyes has given him a very a distinctive look.
Mark first catapulted onto our screen as Rhino in the massive ITV series,
Gladiators where he reigned for five years. His champion body building
background led him to the show. At the age of seventeen Rhino was inspired by
his cousin to take up bodybuilding. His dedication to the art soon reaped him
many titles including ‘London Men’s Heavy Weight Champion’ and his aggressive
style earned him his nickname – Rhino.
His natural good looks and distinctive green eyes ensured he stood out and it
wasn’t long before he came to the attentions of LWT Gladiators. He eventually
become one of the shows most loved and undefeated characters. He has continued
to be a very physical person, boxing competitively and recently completing the
London Marathon in less than four hours. Rhino has gone on to appear in many
films and TV dramas.
Mark’s film work includes the blockbuster Batman Begins directed by Christopher
Nolan for Warners and Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy directed by Gareth
Jennings for Disney.
He also starred in the highly acclaimed British Gangster film Rollin with the
Nines. He has appeared in a number of TV drama’s including Eastenders, Hustle,
Inspector Lynley and The Bill. Other TV work includes BBC’s Synchronicity and
the Lynda La-Plante production, Trial and Retribution for ITV.
For more information, photos and video footage please go to
www.rhino.me.uk
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