Mars Callahan
Born (1971-04-14) April 14, 1971
Studio City, California, United States
Occupation(s)Actor, film director, producer, writer
Years active1985–present
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)

Mars Callahan (born as Gregory Mars Martin, April 14, 1971) is an American actor, film director, producer and writer.[1]

He is perhaps best known for the film Poolhall Junkies where he served as director, actor and screenwriter.[2][3]

Career

At the age of eleven, Callahan toured with a children's musical group through thirty-seven states. At fifteen he received his first acting role in the television series The Wonder Years. After honing his acting skills in television he tried for the big screen and soon appeared in various films. Inspired by the directors he worked with Callahan decided to try working behind the camera and in 1998 shot his first short film The Red Bag.

Big Sky Motion Pictures was founded in Los Angeles as a film production company by Mars Callahan and executive producer Rand Chortkoff.[4]

In a 2007 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Callahan revealed that he has had serious health problems when doctors found a tumor in his right kidney. He lost his right kidney and right adrenal gland, and has been in and out of a wheelchair for years.[5]

Callahan cashed in 94th place in the 2011 World Series of Poker main event, earning $64,531.[6]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ↑ "Mars Callahan". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2008. Archived from the original on June 9, 2008. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  2. ↑ Scott, A. O. (February 28, 2003). "Poolhall Junkies (2002) FILM REVIEW; Men Navigating Subplots While Shooting Pool". The New York Times.
  3. ↑ Dargis, Manohla (February 28, 2003). "Sharks sink their teeth into pool and platitudes". Los Angeles Times.
  4. ↑ Big Sky Motion Pictures website, "About Us", accessed 01-09-2009 Archived January 27, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ Grove, Martin A. (March 22, 2007). "Love Is Controlling Destiny of Your Own Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 27, 2009.
  6. ↑ "Mars Callahan". World Series of Poker.


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