Mark Tristan Eccles 

Previous paid speaking roles

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• English
• French
• Russian

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• Australian
• Irish
• UK Cockney
• UK English

• UK Posh
• UK Scottish
• UK Welsh
• USA California

• USA New York
• USA Southern
• Russian

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Most recent roles:

Television:

• Broken (2017) — Seminarian (Trainee Priest)
• National Treasure (2016) — Questioning Reporter
• Victoria (2016) — Valet to Queen Victoria
• Foyle’s War (2015): ‘Elise’ — Mr. Corrigan
• Death Comes to Pemberley (2014) — Redcoat (Army Officer)
• CIA: Inside Story (2013) — Mike S
• World War II Engineering (2013) — Soldier 1
• Mystery Diagnosis (2011) — Consultant Dermatologist
• Emmerdale (2010) — Car Repossessor
• Waterloo Road (2010) — Boyfriend
• Doctors (2010) — PCT Executive Director
• The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister (2009) — Butler to Anne Lister
• YSTV (2004) — Cable Reel Guy
• YSTV (2004) — Off Colour Guy

Feature Film:

• Runway (2021) — Ronny
• The King of Spades (2019) — Mr. Howarth
• Ask the Cheat (2018) — Policeman 2
• The Black Prince (2017) — Butler to Queen Victoria
• Welcome 2 Karachi (2015) — Russian Soldier
• 27, Memory Lane (2013) — Tom Shead
• The List (2012) — Hotel Security Guard
• Keith Lemon: The Film (2012) — Flabbergasted Nerd
• The Look of Love (2012) — Friend of Jean Raymond
• Phase Three (2012) — Estate Agent
• The Rise (2012) — Union Jack Hat Guy
• Brash Young Turks (2012) — Paparazzi
• The Wedding Video (2012) — Drunk Plane Passenger
• Northern Soul (2012) — Man in Café
• The Sweeney (2012) — Disgruntled Diner
• St. George's Day (2011) — Plain Clothes CID
• Austenland (2011) — Enquiring Business Passenger
• Street Dance II 3D (2011) — Guy Throwing Popcorn
• Jane Eyre (2011) — Footman to Ingram Family
• Confession (2009) — Rehab Clinic Receptionist
• Street Dance 3D (2009) — Trendy Guy in Park
• Telstar (2007) — 1960's Mod
• In Your Dreams (2006) — Elegant Party Guest
• The Bike Thief (2005) — The Maniac

Short Film:

• Diaries! (2013) — Stacy’s Boyfriend
• Change? (2012) —Questioning Policeman

Commercial:

• MyMediation (2014) — Ex-Husband/Father (Co-Lead)
• The Clinic (2014) — Patient (Co-Lead)
• Balcony Systems (2014) — Homeowner (Lead Male)
• Coral Windows (2013) (various season edits) — Window Technologist
• Medical Compensation 4U (2013) — Client (Lead Male)
• British Airways (2013): ‘Travelling with Children’ — Dad
• Liberon Woodcare (2012): ‘Easy as 1,2,3’ — Dad
• Match.com (2012): ‘The Full Story’ — Guy on Date
• Tesco (2012): ‘Speed Reader’ Price Drop Campaign — Man Choosing Shopping
• Furniture Village (2011): Autumn Campaign — Marcello
• Morrisons (2011): ‘Christmas Collector Card’ — Seb (Sole Lead)
• Nestlé Milkybar (2010) — The Milkybar Kid
• Sleepmasters (2010): ‘Only You’ — Businessman
• McDonald's (2009): 'Behind You' Festive Menu — Beanstalk Man
• The Garage Door Company (2009) — Elated Boyfriend (Co-Lead)

Music Video:

• Jamie Cullum (2013): ‘Everything You Didn’t Do’ — Record Label Executive

Corporate Film:

• Initial Textiles (2013): Stills & Slow Motion Film — Construction Worker, Pipe Layer
• Genesis womens’ charity (2012): ‘Sick Party’ — Criminal
• Bayer (2011): Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Film — Lucy’s Boyfriend (Lead Male)

Modelling:

• Octopus Healthcare (2017) — Doctor (Co-Lead)
• Diva Creative (2013): ‘Bournemouth Transport Choices’ — Businessman/Commuter (Lead)
• GlassTap Business Image Library (2012) — Businessman (Co-Lead)
• CBBC (2012): ‘Topsy and Tim’ Pilot Shoot — Dad (Co-Lead)

Pantomime:

• Harrogate Theatre (1991): Puss in Boots — Royal Musician
• Harrogate Theatre (1990): Mother Goose — Goblin

Theatre:

• Harrogate Community Theatre (1990): Robin Hood Spoof — King John
• Harrogate Community Theatre (1990): Circus Magicians — Marco the Magician

Ident:

• The Garage Door Company (2009): ITV Yorkshire Weather Sponsor — Slapped Boyfriend

Miscellaneous:

- ITV Calendar News (2012): ‘Harry Potter Signed 1st Edition’ — Book Browser

Drama Training:

• National Youth Theatre (Throughout 1990's):
Trained and performed in drama. Studied acting techniques, improvisation, role play, monologue, mime, circus skills, and unarmed combat. Further training included script work, stage management, and props/effects. End-of-summer Collective performance (1990).

Presenter Training:

• BBC Look North (2007):
Autocue, Studio and Outside Broadcast Presenting. Multi Camera work. Talkback. Chromakey/Greenscreen. Gallery operations.

Dance Training:

• York Dance Society (2003-4):
Professionally trained in salsa, street/contemporary, Hindi, and jive.

Previous speaking roles

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Full-time model - paid commercial work

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• Octopus Healthcare (2017) — Doctor (Co-Lead)
• Diva Creative (2013): ‘Bournemouth Transport Choices’ — Businessman/Commuter (Lead)
• GlassTap Business Image Library (2012) — Businessman (Co-Lead)
• CBBC (2012): ‘Topsy and Tim’ Pilot Shoot — Dad (Co-Lead)

Intermediate

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Intermediate

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Lead singer

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Baritone

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• Pop
• Rock

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• Pop
• Rock
• Indie
• Hip-hop

• Jazz
• Country

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• Singing – baritone, tenor (blues, pop, rock, country)

• Instruments - intermediate electric guitar; acoustic guitar, keyboard, and piano.

• Music Tech Courses x2, Community Education, Harrogate (2007): Sequencing and recording / performance.

Covering the following competencies:

— 'Introduction to the Recording Studio' - studio Health and Safety; correct cabling and miking techniques of drum kits, ‘upright‘ piano, bass, acoustic and electric guitars; keyboards, MIDI and the IT interface; mixing desks (inc 8-track) and live recording of own acoustic guitar performance, with overlaid live violin performance;

— 'Computers and Composing' - using IT in music, inc Apple Protools; Logic, Cubase, Sound Forge, etc.

• Wide and up-to-date listening interest of a diverse range of music styles, cultures and influences.

• Experience of negotiating music clearances (PRS, MCPS, etc) for use in feature films.

• Experience of setting up live music events, including PA system with stage patch box.

• Invited audience member to Jimmy Kimmel Live, in LA, Summer 2006; and Children in Need, England, in 1990's.

***Please see the rest of this profile for full "Non Reality TV" Credits***

Intermediate

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• Bollywood
• Contemporary
• Country
• Disco

• Jazz
• Rock & Roll
• Salsa
• Tango

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• The University of York Dance Society (2003-2004):
Professionally trained in salsa, street/contemporary, Hindi, and jive dancing.

• Good timing, staminah, flexibility, and choreography.

• Much experience of nightclub dancing.

Expert

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Expert

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Expert

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Expert

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Expert

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• HD and Film Cinematography course (2008):
Theory & Practice.

• Broadcast Camera course (2005).

• Producer of 4 feature films: 'Saving Amy', 'Quick, Slip Me A Bride', Phase Three, and 'The Bike Thief'.

• First AD on feature film: 'The Bike Thief' (2005).

• Photography course (2000):
Technical aspects and history of photography, artistic aspects and composition, darkroom and developing (black and white). Digital DSLR photography.

• My Photography Website:

http://markphotos.x10host.com/home.html

• Fully qualified 35 mm and DLP digital Senior Projectionist, with experience ranging from flagship THX theatre operation, through standard 35 mm, to setup of portable and static DLP digital projectors. Operating to BKSTS, SMPTE and THX industrial standards. Use of a range of film gauges, Aspect Ratios, and sound formats.

• Still Photographer on feature film: 'The Bike Thief' (2005),

• Lifelong interest in practical photography, and an interest in its theoretical background.

• Proficient in the use of IT for still image processing, and motion picture editing/post production.

• Social photography - I always take a camera to events.

• Landscape photography – Please see samples on my photography website.

• I am reliable, amicable and dedicated, with much experience of working on film and TV sets.

Part-time professional (paid work)

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markphotos.x10host.com/home.html

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• My Photography Website:

http://markphotos.x10host.com/home.html

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• HD and Film Cinematography course (2008):
Theory & Practice.

• Broadcast Camera course (2005).

• Producer of 4 feature films: 'Saving Amy', 'Quick, Slip Me A Bride', Phase Three, and 'The Bike Thief'.

• First AD on feature film: 'The Bike Thief' (2005).

• Photography course (2000):
Technical aspects and history of photography, artistic aspects and composition, darkroom and developing (black and white). Digital DSLR photography.

• Fully qualified 35 mm and DLP digital Senior Projectionist, with experience ranging from flagship THX theatre operation, through standard 35 mm, to setup of portable and static DLP digital projectors. Operating to BKSTS, SMPTE and THX industrial standards. Use of a range of film gauges, Aspect Ratios, and sound formats.

• Still Photographer on feature film: 'The Bike Thief' (2005),

• Lifelong interest in practical photography, and an interest in its theoretical background.

• Proficient in the use of IT for still image processing, and motion picture editing/post production.

• Social photography - I always take a camera to events.

• Landscape photography – Please see samples on my photography website.

• I am reliable, amicable and dedicated, with much experience of working on film and TV sets.

Previous unpaid TV presenter roles

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• English
• French
• Russian

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• Australian
• Irish
• UK Cockney
• UK English

• UK Posh
• UK Scottish
• UK Welsh
• USA California

• USA New York
• USA Southern
• Russian

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