History of Mark Ruffalo in Timeline
Mark Ruffalo is an American actor and filmmaker who rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with roles in 'This Is Our Youth' and 'You Can Count on Me.' He achieved mainstream success in romantic comedies and thrillers before gaining international recognition for his portrayal of Bruce Banner/Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with 'The Avengers' (2012). He also received a Tony Award nomination for his role in the Broadway revival of 'Awake and Sing!' in 2006.
1946: Publication of Robert Penn Warren's "All the King's Men"
In 1946, Robert Penn Warren published the novel "All the King's Men", which was later adapted into a film starring Mark Ruffalo in 2006.
November 22, 1967: Mark Ruffalo's Birth
On November 22, 1967, Mark Alan Ruffalo was born. He is an American actor and filmmaker.
1969: Beginning of Zodiac Killer Investigation
In 1969, Dave Toschi, the character played by Mark Ruffalo in "Zodiac", began his investigation to find the Zodiac killer.
1986: Graduation from First Colonial High School
In 1986, Mark Ruffalo graduated from First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, where he was involved with the Patriot Playhouse.
1989: Screen Debut in "CBS Summer Playhouse"
In 1989, Mark Ruffalo made his screen debut in an episode of "CBS Summer Playhouse".
1994: Appearance in Due South and Film Debut in Mirror, Mirror II
In 1994, Mark Ruffalo played Vinnie Webber in "Due South" and made his film debut in "Mirror, Mirror II: Raven Dance".
1995: Appearance in Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur
In 1995, Mark Ruffalo appeared in "Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur".
1996: Recognition for "This Is Our Youth"
In 1996, Mark Ruffalo gained initial recognition for his performance in Kenneth Lonergan's play "This Is Our Youth".
1996: Minor Role in "The Dentist"
In 1996, Mark Ruffalo had a minor role in the film "The Dentist".
1996: Starring in "This Is Our Youth"
In 1996, Mark Ruffalo starred as Warren Straub in the original cast of Kenneth Lonergan's play "This Is Our Youth" off-Broadway.
1998: Minor Role in "Safe Men"
In 1998, Mark Ruffalo had a minor role in the crime comedy "Safe Men".
1999: Minor Role in "Ride with the Devil"
In 1999, Mark Ruffalo had a minor role in Ang Lee's Civil War western "Ride with the Devil".
2000: Ruffalo married Sunrise Coigney
In 2000, Mark Ruffalo married Sunrise Coigney. They later had three children together.
2000: Reunion with Kenneth Lonergan in "You Can Count on Me"
In 2000, Mark Ruffalo reunited with Kenneth Lonergan in the film "You Can Count on Me", receiving favorable reviews and awards.
2000: Starring in "You Can Count on Me"
In 2000, Mark Ruffalo starred in the drama film "You Can Count on Me", further establishing his career.
2001: Role in "The Last Castle"
In 2001, Mark Ruffalo played a bookie in a military prison in Rod Lurie's "The Last Castle" alongside Robert Redford.
2002: Supporting role in "XX/XY"
In 2002, Mark Ruffalo played a supporting role in the film "XX/XY".
2003: Romantic Lead in "View from the Top"
In 2003, Mark Ruffalo appeared as a romantic lead in "View from the Top" starring Gwyneth Paltrow.
2003: Supporting Roles in Multiple Films
In 2003, Mark Ruffalo had supporting roles in "Windtalkers" and "In the Cut".
2003: Starring in "In the Cut"
In 2003, Mark Ruffalo starred in the thriller "In the Cut".
2004: Supporting role in "We Don't Live Here Anymore"
In 2004, Mark Ruffalo had a supporting role in the film "We Don't Live Here Anymore".
2004: Starring in Multiple Romantic and Crime Films
In 2004, Mark Ruffalo starred in "13 Going on 30", "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", and "Collateral".
2004: Starring in "13 Going on 30"
In 2004, Mark Ruffalo starred in the romantic comedy "13 Going on 30".
2005: Starring in "Just Like Heaven" and "Rumor Has It"
In 2005, Mark Ruffalo starred in "Just Like Heaven" and "Rumor Has It".
2005: Starring in "Just like Heaven"
In 2005, Mark Ruffalo starred in the romantic comedy "Just like Heaven".
2006: Tony Award Nomination for "Awake and Sing!"
In 2006, Mark Ruffalo received a Tony Award nomination for his supporting role in the Broadway revival of "Awake and Sing!".
2006: Starring in "All the King's Men" and Broadway Debut in "Awake and Sing!"
In 2006, Mark Ruffalo starred in "All the King's Men" and made his Broadway debut in "Awake and Sing!", earning a Tony Award nomination.
March 2007: Appearance in "Zodiac"
In March 2007, Mark Ruffalo appeared in David Fincher's crime thriller "Zodiac" as Dave Toschi.
2007: Starring in "Zodiac"
In 2007, Mark Ruffalo starred in the thriller "Zodiac".
December 1, 2008: Ruffalo's brother, Scott, found with gunshot wound
On December 1, 2008, Mark Ruffalo's younger brother, Scott, was found outside his home in Beverly Hills with a gunshot wound to the head and died the following week. The case remains officially unsolved.
2008: Ruffalo expresses concern over fracking
In 2008, Mark Ruffalo expressed concern about gas companies targeting his family's land in Callicoon, New York, and became an outspoken opponent of fracking.
2008: Starring in "The Brothers Bloom" and "Blindness"
In 2008, Mark Ruffalo starred in "The Brothers Bloom" and co-starred in "Blindness".
2008: Death of Scott Ruffalo
In 2008, Mark Ruffalo's brother, Scott, passed away.
2009: Brief role in "Where the Wild Things Are"
In 2009, Mark Ruffalo played a brief role in the film "Where the Wild Things Are".
2009: FRAC Act
On October 4, 2010, Ruffalo appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss hydraulic fracturing and the FRAC Act of 2009.
March 2010: Signing with CAA
In March 2010, Mark Ruffalo signed with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
June 2010: Signing with UTA
In June 2010, Mark Ruffalo signed with the United Talent Agency (UTA).
October 4, 2010: Ruffalo discusses hydraulic fracturing on The Rachel Maddow Show
On October 4, 2010, Mark Ruffalo appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss hydraulic fracturing and the FRAC Act of 2009.
December 2010: Ruffalo claims placement on terror advisory list
In December 2010, Mark Ruffalo claimed in GQ magazine that he was placed on a terror advisory list after organizing screenings of the documentary "Gasland", though the Pennsylvania Governor's Office of Homeland Security denied the claim.
2010: Starring in "Shutter Island" and "The Kids Are All Right"
In 2010, Mark Ruffalo co-starred in "Shutter Island" and starred in "The Kids Are All Right", earning an Academy Award nomination for the latter.
2010: Academy Award Nomination for "The Kids Are All Right"
In 2010, Mark Ruffalo earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Kids Are All Right".
2010: Starring in "Shutter Island"
In 2010, Mark Ruffalo starred in the thriller "Shutter Island".
2012: First Appearance as Hulk in "The Avengers"
In 2012, Mark Ruffalo gained international recognition for playing Bruce Banner / Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with the film "The Avengers".
2012: Starring in "The Avengers"
In 2012, Mark Ruffalo starred in "The Avengers" as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, replacing Edward Norton.
2013: Reprising Hulk in Iron Man 3
In 2013, Mark Ruffalo reprised his role as The Hulk in "Iron Man 3".
2013: Starring in "Begin Again"
In 2013, Mark Ruffalo starred in the romantic comedy "Begin Again" alongside Keira Knightley.
2014: Ruffalo withdraws support for Marina Silva
During the 2014 Brazilian presidential election, Mark Ruffalo initially supported Marina Silva's candidacy but publicly withdrew his endorsement due to changes in her party's stance on LGBT rights and her opposition to gay marriage and women's reproductive rights.
2014: Academy Award Nomination for "Foxcatcher"
In 2014, Mark Ruffalo received another Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Dave Schultz in "Foxcatcher".
2015: Reprising Hulk in Avengers: Age of Ultron
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo reprised his role as The Hulk in "Avengers: Age of Ultron".
2015: Starring in "Infinitely Polar Bear" and "Spotlight"
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo starred in "Infinitely Polar Bear" and "Spotlight", earning a Golden Globe nomination for the former and an Academy Award nomination for the latter.
2015: Supported 'Education Is Not a Crime' campaign
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo supported the 'Education Is Not a Crime' campaign, joining artists and intellectuals to highlight the Iranian government's denial of university education to young Baha'is.
2015: Awards for "The Normal Heart" and "Spotlight"
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for "The Normal Heart" and was nominated for the Academy Awards for "Spotlight".
March 2016: Ruffalo narrated and produced Dear President Obama
In March 2016, Mark Ruffalo narrated and produced "Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution Is Now", a documentary about President Barack Obama's environmental record.
2016: Ruffalo portrays Agent Dylan Rhodes in Now You See Me 2
In 2016, Mark Ruffalo portrayed Agent Dylan Rhodes in "Now You See Me 2".
2016: Ruffalo supported Bernie Sanders and endorsed Hillary Clinton
In 2016, during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, Mark Ruffalo supported Bernie Sanders. After the primaries, he endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
June 2017: Ruffalo posts petition against NBC hiring practices
In June 2017, Mark Ruffalo posted a petition on Twitter urging NBC to stop hiring white conservative commentators.
October 2017: Ruffalo supported Standing Rock Sioux
In October 2017, Mark Ruffalo actively supported the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline project.
2017: Ruffalo endorsed Jeremy Corbyn in the UK general election
In 2017, Mark Ruffalo endorsed Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the UK general election, tweeting support for Corbyn's alternative to the corporate status quo.
2017: Ruffalo executive produced Anything and returned to Broadway
In 2017, Mark Ruffalo executive produced the romantic drama "Anything" and returned to Broadway in the revival of Arthur Miller's play "The Price" at the American Airlines Theatre, acting opposite Danny DeVito and Tony Shalhoub. He also reprised his role of Bruce Banner in Thor: Ragnarok
2018: Ruffalo reprised Bruce Banner in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Mark Ruffalo reprised his role as Bruce Banner in "Avengers: Infinity War".
October 2019: Ruffalo criticized Ellen DeGeneres's friendship with George W. Bush
In October 2019, Mark Ruffalo criticized Ellen DeGeneres's friendship with former US president George W. Bush, citing the Iraq War and its consequences.
2019: Ruffalo endorsed Jeremy Corbyn for UK general election
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo endorsed Jeremy Corbyn for the UK general election, describing him as a beacon of hope against far-right nationalism, xenophobia, and racism.
2019: Ruffalo starred in and produced Dark Waters and reprised role of Bruce Banner in Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo starred as Robert Bilott in the Todd Haynes directed legal thriller "Dark Waters", which he also produced. Also during this year, Ruffalo reprised his role of Bruce Banner in "Captain Marvel" and "Avengers: Endgame", films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2019: Ruffalo starred in and co-produced Dark Waters
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo starred in and co-produced "Dark Waters", a film depicting a corporate lawyer's pursuit of justice against DuPont's pollution.
June 2020: Ruffalo appeared in webinar for Irish Green Party
In June 2020, Mark Ruffalo appeared in a webinar conference for the Irish Green Party to encourage members to accept the negotiated programme for government.
October 2020: Ruffalo condemned Israel's warfare against Palestinians
In October 2020, Mark Ruffalo condemned what he called Israel's "asymmetrical warfare" against the Palestinians and related that he had been called an antisemite for his views.
2020: Ruffalo played dual roles in I Know This Much Is True
In 2020, Mark Ruffalo portrayed the dual roles of Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in the HBO limited series "I Know This Much Is True", where he also served as an executive producer. For this role, he later earned the Primetime Emmy Award.
2020: Primetime Emmy Award for "I Know This Much Is True"
In 2020, Mark Ruffalo won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role in the miniseries "I Know This Much Is True".
2020: Ruffalo endorsed Bernie Sanders for president
In 2020, while on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Mark Ruffalo endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for president, stating that he would fight for the people.
November 2021: Ruffalo criticized Rittenhouse ruling
In November 2021, Mark Ruffalo criticized the not-guilty ruling in the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, stating that the people Rittenhouse shot were victims of murder.
2021: Ruffalo's criticism and apology regarding Israel
During the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis, Mark Ruffalo posted tweets critical of Israel and later apologized for suggesting Israel was committing genocide.
2021: Ruffalo appeared as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
In 2021, Mark Ruffalo continued his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings".
March 2022: Ruffalo expressed support for Ukraine and criticized Tucker Carlson
In March 2022, Mark Ruffalo expressed support for Ukraine during Russia's invasion and criticized Tucker Carlson for being a "crony" of Vladimir Putin.
April 2022: Ruffalo urged voters to check voter ID requirements
In April 2022, Mark Ruffalo urged voters to check voter ID requirements in their states via social media, citing VoteRiders as a source of assistance.
May 2022: Lawsuit against I Know This Much Is True producers
In May 2022, Mark Ruffalo was named in a lawsuit against the producers of "I Know This Much Is True" by residents of Ellenville, New York, alleging improper cleanup of a fire on set, causing physical and emotional injuries and property damage.
2022: Ruffalo acted in The Adam Project
In 2022, Mark Ruffalo acted in the Netflix science fiction action comedy "The Adam Project" opposite Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Garner, and Zoe Saldaña.
2022: Ruffalo appeared in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
In 2022, Mark Ruffalo appeared as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the Disney+ series "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law".
October 2023: Ruffalo signed Artists4Ceasefire open letter
In October 2023, Mark Ruffalo signed an open letter from Artists4Ceasefire during the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.
October 2023: Sought to block sale of West Park Presbyterian Church
In October 2023, Mark Ruffalo sought to block the sale of the West Park Presbyterian Church, a landmark from the 1880s, to prevent its demolition and the construction of housing in its place. An independent analysis published in October 2023 found that the church would be very expensive to repair.
November 2, 2023: All the Light We Cannot See series release
On November 2, 2023, the Netflix miniseries "All the Light We Cannot See" was released, in which Mark Ruffalo played Daniel LeBlanc. The series is based on Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name.
November 2023: Ruffalo criticized Netanyahu for "collateral damage" comment
In November 2023, Mark Ruffalo criticized Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for describing civilian deaths during the Israeli attacks on Gaza as "collateral damage".
November 2023: Melissa Barrera fired from Scream franchise due to comments on the Gaza war
The letter followed the November 2023 firing of Melissa Barrera from the Scream franchise, due to her comments on the Gaza war in which she equated Gaza to a "concentration camp" and accused Israel of "distorting the Holocaust to boost the Israeli arms industry".
2023: Academy Award Nomination for "Poor Things"
In 2023, Mark Ruffalo earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Poor Things".
2023: Death of Tanya Marie
In 2023, Mark Ruffalo's sister, Tanya Marie, passed away.
January 2024: West-Park temporarily withdrew demolition application
In January 2024, West-Park temporarily withdrew its application to demolish the church.
February 8, 2024: Received star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On February 8, 2024, Mark Ruffalo, accompanied by his wife and two children, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
September 2024: Ruffalo signed SAG-AFTRA open letter for ceasefire
In September 2024, Mark Ruffalo, alongside Susan Sarandon, Cynthia Nixon, and Rosie O'Donnell, signed an open letter from SAG-AFTRA and Sister Guild Members calling for a ceasefire and condemning the "industry's McCarthyist repression of members who acknowledge Palestinian suffering".
2024: Ruffalo endorsed Kamala Harris and supported Green Party
In 2024, Mark Ruffalo endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris for the U.S. presidential election and supported the Green Party in the British Columbia general election.
May 2025: Ruffalo signed letter criticizing killing of Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna
In May 2025, Mark Ruffalo signed a letter criticizing the killing of Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna in an Israeli airstrike.
June 2025: Ruffalo participated in No Kings protests
In June 2025, Mark Ruffalo participated in the No Kings protests, marching alongside other celebrities such as Susan Sarandon.
June 2025: New York Court of Appeals ruled Center at West Park could be evicted
In June 2025, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that the church's community center, the Center at West Park, could be evicted.
September 2025: Ruffalo signed Film Workers for Palestine boycott pledge
In September 2025, Mark Ruffalo signed an open pledge with Film Workers for Palestine, pledging not to work with Israeli film institutions implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.
September 2025: Ruffalo criticized Democratic leadership
In September 2025, during a Zeteo interview with Mehdi Hasan, Mark Ruffalo criticized Democratic party leadership, specifically Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.
October 2025: Manhattan Community Board 7 recommended against demolition
In October 2025, Manhattan Community Board 7 voted to recommend against the demolition of West-Park.
2026: Ruffalo wore pin in support of Renée Good at Golden Globes
At the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, Mark Ruffalo wore a pin that Be Good in remembrance and support of Renée Good.
2026: Ruffalo is set to reprise the role in the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day
In 2026, Mark Ruffalo is set to reprise his role in the upcoming film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day".
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