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Mark Noyce 
Noyce as the confused poker playerBorn Mark William Arthur Noyce
March 3, 1974
Peterborough, United KingdomOccupation Actor, director, producer, screenwriter Spouse Nicola Noyce (2000-present) Website http://www.marknoyce.com/ Mark Noyce (born March 3, 1974) is an English martial artist, actor, writer, film director and producer. Noyce appeared on the martial arts scene in the early 1980’s[1] competing in both the fighting and kata divisions. He retired from competitive martial arts at the age of 24 as world forms champion[2] to become an actor.
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Early life
Noyce was born in Peterborough, England, the son of May Doreen (Bayford) and William Charles Albert Noyce. Noyce began training in the Lau Gar style of Kung-Fu at the age of 6 after his father had seen Enter the Dragon starring Bruce Lee.
Partial Martial arts accomplishments
- International Chinese Kung Fu World forms champion
- WUMA World forms champion[3]
- World classic forms champion
- World Kickboxing Association British champion
- Martial arts illustrated competitor of the year
- MAI series forms champion
- FSK (freestyle sport karate) forms champion
- Ricochet forms champion
- Martial arts illustrated forms competitor of the year
Noyce has been awarded a black belt in kung fu, karate, tang soo do and Mugendo kickboxing.
Product endorsements
Noyce has appeared in a series of events promoting Tracks2000 gym equipment[4] after working closely with the development team. He helped design equipment[5] which would aid martial artists wanting to learn acrobatics.
Directorial debut
Noyce makes his directorial debut in 2011 with comedy feature film On the Ropes.[6]
Noyce on the set of On the Ropes directing Joe Egan and Lindsay Honey.
Personal life
In June 2000, Noyce married Nicola Jayne Crawford, whom he met in 1994 while performing at a martial arts competition in England.
In a 2011 interview with Kale Slade, Noyce stated that he is a fan of Ricky Gervais, Thomas Lennon and Benny Hill.[7]
Noyce is noted for his love of animals and follows a strict vegetarian diet. He has a tattoo of Milo (his Jack Russell Terrier) on his chest.[8]
During a 2011 interview with Matt J Horn, Noyce revealed that he usually spends his spare time playing videogames. He was quoted as saying “Unreal Tournament is possibly my most played game competitively although I’m currently honing my Street Fighter skills right now”. He also named The Girl Next Door as his most watched film and The Tales from the Crypt as his favourite TV series.[9]
Filmography
Film
Year Film Role Notes 2009 Sam Noir Henchman Nativity Christmas Shopper uncredited 2010 Pimp Swinger uncredited The Landlord Warwick Killer Bitch Joe’s Victim I against I Himself 2011 On the Ropes Keith Kraft Also writer, producer and director 2012 Shaniqua Lewis Also writer, producer and director 2013 The n00bs Terry Also writer and producer Television and Theatre
Year Programme/Show Role Notes 1995 Martial arts extravaganza Stunt performer 1996 Clash of the Titans Stunt performer 1998 Turandot Executioner Also choreographer 1999 Carmen Fighter Also choreographer 2000 Faust Devil Also choreographer 2009 Guinness World Records Smashed Stunt performer 1 episode References
- ^ "Martial arts illustrated interview". http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1qs94/MartialArtsIllustrat/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fdetails%2F278814%2FMartial-Arts-Illustrated--Mark-Noyce-Interview.
- ^ "Martial arts illustrated magazine". http://www.martialartsltd.co.uk/mai/themagazine.php?style=134.
- ^ "Official WUMA results, 1996". http://www.wuma.uk.com/old/Tournaments/WorldCup96Res.htm.
- ^ "T2K Promo video, 2010". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BUgDTe6vNM.
- ^ "Tracks 2000 launch interview". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2yMOHjc6rU&feature=related.
- ^ "Internet Movie Database". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1828260/.
- ^ "Mark Noyce interview with Kale Slade". http://www.movievine.com/interviews/interview-with-mark-noyce/.
- ^ "Movie vine, Film, Celebrity and Entertainment news". http://www.movievine.com/interviews/interview-with-mark-noyce/.
- ^ "Matt J Horn, interviewing the latest stars, reviewing the greatest films". http://mattjhorn.wordpress.com/2011/08/22/mark-noyce-on-the-ropes-2011/.
External links
Categories:- 1974 births
- English film actors
- English martial artists
- Living people
- English actors
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