Mark Duplass is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and musician, born on December 7, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He co-founded Duplass Brothers Productions with his brother, Jay Duplass, in 1996, leading to notable films like The Puffy Chair (2005), Cyrus (2010), and Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2011).
Beyond filmmaking, Duplass has acted in various projects, including the television series The League (2009–2015) and films like Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) and The One I Love (2014). He also co-created and starred in the HBO series Togetherness (2015–2016). His portrayal of Charlie “Chip” Black in The Morning Show (2019–present) earned him two Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
In 2024, Duplass expanded his creative endeavors with The Creep Tapes, a six-episode spinoff series on Shudder, continuing the story of serial killer Josef from the Creep films. The series was praised for its minimalist approach and Duplass’s compelling performance.
Additionally, he co-created Penelope, a Netflix series about a 16-year-old girl who abandons modern technology to reconnect with nature, aiming to address concerns about technology’s impact on mental health.
Outside of film and television, Duplass was the lead singer of the indie rock band Volcano, I’m Still Excited!! He is married to actress Katie Aselton, with whom he has two daughters.