History of Mark Ruffalo in Timeline
Mark Ruffalo is an American actor known for his diverse roles, from early recognition in 'This Is Our Youth' and 'You Can Count on Me' to leading roles in romantic comedies like '13 Going on 30' and thrillers such as 'Zodiac'. He received a Tony Award nomination for 'Awake and Sing!' His international fame stems from his portrayal of Bruce Banner/Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with 'The Avengers' (2012), solidifying his position as a prominent figure in contemporary cinema.
2000: Married Sunrise Coigney
In 2000, Mark Ruffalo married Sunrise Coigney.
December 1, 2008: 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. He died the following week, and the case remains unsolved.
2008: Expressed concern about gas companies eyeing family land
In 2008, Mark Ruffalo expressed concern about gas companies potentially targeting his family's land in Callicoon, New York, for fracking.
2009: Discussed the FRAC Act of 2009 on The Rachel Maddow Show
In 2009, Mark Ruffalo discussed hydraulic fracturing and the FRAC Act of 2009 on The Rachel Maddow Show.
October 4, 2010: Discussed 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: Claimed to be placed on a terror advisory list after organizing screenings of Gasland
In December 2010, Mark Ruffalo claimed in GQ that he was placed on a terror advisory list after organizing screenings of the documentary Gasland about natural-gas drilling. The Pennsylvania Governor's Office of Homeland Security denied the claim.
2015: Supported the "Education Is Not a Crime" campaign
In 2015, Mark Ruffalo supported the "Education Is Not a Crime" campaign to draw attention to the Iranian government's denial of university education to young Baha'is.
March 2016: Narrated and produced Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution Is Now
In March 2016, Mark Ruffalo narrated and produced Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution Is Now, a documentary about Barack Obama's environmental tenure.
2016: Supported Bernie Sanders in the 2016 election
In 2016, Mark Ruffalo supported Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders in the U.S. presidential election.
June 2017: Posted petition urging NBC to stop hiring white conservative commentators
In June 2017, Mark Ruffalo posted a petition on Twitter urging NBC to stop hiring white conservative commentators.
October 2017: Supported Standing Rock Sioux Reservation against Dakota Access Pipeline
In October 2017, Mark Ruffalo actively supported the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline project.
2017: Endorsed Jeremy Corbyn in the UK general election
In 2017, Mark Ruffalo endorsed Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the UK general election.
2017: Reprised role of Bruce Banner in Thor: Ragnarok
In 2017, Mark Ruffalo reprised his role as Bruce Banner in Thor: Ragnarok.
2018: Reprised role of Bruce Banner in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Mark Ruffalo reprised his role as Bruce Banner in Avengers: Infinity War.
October 2019: Called for George W. Bush to be brought to justice
In October 2019, Mark Ruffalo tweeted that George W. Bush should be brought to justice for the crimes of the Iraq War.
2019: Signed letter supporting Jeremy Corbyn in the UK general election
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo signed a letter supporting Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn for the UK general election.
2019: Starred in and produced Dark Waters; reprised role of Bruce Banner in multiple Marvel films
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo starred as Robert Bilott in the film Dark Waters, which he also produced. During this time, he also reprised his role as Bruce Banner in Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame.
2019: Starred in and co-produced Dark Waters
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo starred in and co-produced Dark Waters, which addressed his environmental concerns regarding pollution by DuPont.
June 2020: Appeared in webinar conference for the Irish Green Party
In June 2020, Mark Ruffalo appeared in a webinar conference for the Irish Green Party to encourage members to accept the programme for government.
October 2020: Condemned Israel's "asymmetrical warfare" against Palestinians
In October 2020, Mark Ruffalo condemned Israel's "asymmetrical warfare" against the Palestinians and addressed being called an antisemite for his views.
2020: Endorsed Bernie Sanders for president
In 2020, Mark Ruffalo endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for president on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
2020: Portrayed dual roles in I Know This Much Is True
In 2020, Mark Ruffalo portrayed dual roles in the HBO limited series I Know This Much Is True, where he also served as an executive producer. He received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role.
2020: Praised closure of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant
In 2020, Mark Ruffalo praised the closure of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant and called for the closure of additional nuclear power plants.
November 2021: Criticized the Kyle 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: Posted and apologized for tweets about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
During the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis, Mark Ruffalo posted numerous tweets critical of Israel. He later tweeted an apology for suggesting Israel was committing genocide.
2021: Appeared as Bruce Banner / The Hulk in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
In 2021, Mark Ruffalo appeared as Bruce Banner / The Hulk in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
March 2022: Expressed support for Ukraine and criticized Tucker Carlson
In March 2022, Mark Ruffalo expressed support for Ukraine during Russia's invasion and referred to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky as a hero. He also criticized Tucker Carlson.
April 2022: Urged voters to check voter ID requirements
In April 2022, Mark Ruffalo urged voters to check voter ID requirements in their states and cited VoteRiders as a resource.
May 2022: Named in lawsuit over fire during I Know This Much Is True filming
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 that broke out on set. The residents claimed they suffered physical and emotional injuries.
2022: Acted in The Adam Project and appeared in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
In 2022, Mark Ruffalo acted in the Netflix science fiction action comedy The Adam Project and appeared as Bruce Banner / The Hulk in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
October 2023: Signed open letter of Artists4Ceasefire
In October 2023, Mark Ruffalo signed an open letter of Artists4Ceasefire during the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.
October 2023: Independent analysis of West Park Presbyterian Church published
In October 2023, an independent analysis was published stating the West Park Presbyterian Church would be very expensive to repair, as Mark Ruffalo seeks to block the sale of the Church.
November 2, 2023: All the Light We Cannot See released on Netflix
On November 2, 2023, the Netflix miniseries All the Light We Cannot See (2023), in which Mark Ruffalo played Daniel LeBlanc, was released. The series is based on Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize winning novel of the same name.
November 2023: Criticized Benjamin Netanyahu and supported protestors at the Academy Awards
In November 2023, Mark Ruffalo criticized the prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, for describing the civilian deaths during the Israeli attacks on Gaza as "collateral damage". He also supported protestors blocking the red carpet at the 96th Academy Awards.
November 2023: SAG-AFTRA signed open letter
In November 2023, 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."
January 2024: West-Park temporarily withdrew its application to demolish the church
In January 2024, West-Park temporarily withdrew its application to demolish the church after Mark Ruffalo and others sought to block the sale.
February 8, 2024: Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On February 8, 2024, Mark Ruffalo received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, accompanied by his wife Sunrise Coigney and two of his children.
September 2024: Signed open letter from SAG-AFTRA calling for a ceasefire
In September 2024, Mark Ruffalo, alongside other actors, signed an open letter from SAG-AFTRA calling for a ceasefire and condemning the repression of members who acknowledge Palestinian suffering.
2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris and the Green Party of British Columbia
In 2024, Mark Ruffalo endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and supported the Green Party of British Columbia in the provincial elections.
May 2025: Signed a letter criticizing the killing of Fatima Hassouna
In May 2025, Mark Ruffalo signed a letter criticizing the killing of Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna in an Israeli airstrike.
June 2025: New York Court of Appeals ruled the Center at West Park could be evicted
In June 2025, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that the Center at West Park could be evicted after Mark Ruffalo and others sought to block the sale.
September 2025: Pledged not to work with Israeli film institutions
In September 2025, Mark Ruffalo signed an open pledge with Film Workers for Palestine, committing not to work with Israeli film institutions "that are implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people."
September 2025: Signed Film Workers for Palestine boycott pledge
In September 2025, Mark Ruffalo signed the Film Workers for Palestine boycott pledge.
September 2025: Criticized Democratic Party Leadership
In September 2025, during a Zeteo interview with Mehdi Hasan, Mark Ruffalo criticized Democratic party leadership, specifically Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.
2025: Portrayed Kenneth Marshall in Mickey 17
In 2025, Mark Ruffalo portrayed Kenneth Marshall in the Bong Joon-ho directed science fiction film Mickey 17.
2025: Starred in HBO crime drama Task
In 2025, Mark Ruffalo starred in the HBO crime drama television series Task, receiving praise for his performance.
2026: Set to reprise Bruce Banner/Hulk role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
In 2026, Mark Ruffalo is set to reprise his role as Bruce Banner / The Hulk in the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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