"Mark Pearce" is an English actor, born in Coventry in 1976.

At the age of 12 Mark made his professional stage debut in ‘Cinderella’ at Belgrade Theatre

Coventry, directed by Iain Lauchlan.

He went onto to study English and Drama at University College of St. Martin’s Lancaster before heading

to London to study acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama.

Notable credits include his portrayal of ‘Fletcher’ originally played by Ronnie Barker, in the stage

adaptation of the BBC sitcom Porridge (TV series) at The Lowry Manchester. Written by the original writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.

Mark created the role of Uncle Mamaji in the world premiere of Yann Martel’s Life of Pi in 2007.

In 2009 he performed in a UK tour of Allo Allo starring original cast member Vicki Michelle and Hi-de-Hi! Jeffrey Holland.

A regular on the panto circuit he has starred opposite Coronation Street's Sherrie Hewson, Lucy-Jo Hudson and Sue Jenkins (the Mother of his later "Ghost" co-star Richard Fleeshman)

Recent West-End appearances include Jake Blues in ‘The Music Of The Blues Brothers - A Tribute’ at The

Arts Theatre and Champagne Charlie (play)/Champagne Charlie at Wilton's Music Hall.

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