Marc Chouen was born in Jackson Heights, New York. He is of French, Peruvian, Italian, Polish, English, Russian, and German descent. Chouen didn't start acting until he was 15 years old while attending West Islip High School. His first play was "Story Theatre". Upon graduating high school, he went to college at Long Island University C.W. Post where he majored in Communications. It was there where he developed his skill set for producing. He created his first film "Mistold Story" which he also starred in. From there, Chouen started to do more film work. He then produced and starred in "The Alone". After a few stints of community theater in Long Island, Chouen finally moved to New York City where he has landed roles in shows like "Evil Lives Here" and has done commercial work as well. He then partnered up with oh Deer! Productions as a producer to start developing a TV series called "The Circle".
Resides in New York City.
Studied the Meisner technique at Maggie Flanigan Studio.
Grew up in West Islip, NY.
Usually referred to by his last name, which is pronounced Shwahn.
Received BA in Communications from Long Island University C.W. Post.
Is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
His favorite actor is Daniel Day-Lewis.
Attended Hofstra University for an MA in Journalism.
He has French, Peruvian, Italian, English, Polish, Russian, and German ancestry.
His favorite film is Braveheart.
Marc is the youngest of 3 brothers.
Worked at a credit union before becoming a career actor and producer.
Is a big fan of professional wrestling.
Played football and basketball for West Islip High School.
Went to the same high school as Ken Marino, but graduated different years.
Very good friends with fellow producer from The Circle, Thomas J. Bellezza.
Is a fellow producer for oh Deer! Productions and BBR Productions alongside with Thomas J. Bellezza.
Has had 6 concussions.
Once gave up carbs for a month and lost 30 lbs for a role.
Loves fantasy football.
Growing up, Marc had a thick Long Island accent. Underwent training for a solid 3 months to neutralize his accent.
Accidentally really kicked Thomas J. Bellezza while filming the fight scene in All in the Course.
Nicknamed "The Chouen and Only" as play on words from "The One and Only". It has been used as a way to help people pronounce his last name.
Works with a group called Team Rise Together, which is a group of friends of different backgrounds in the entertainment industry. They often work together on various projects on some magnitude. They will even help each other land a gig by recommendations.
Auditioned for two different roles for Prison Break: Sequel.
Is a big fan of the New York Jets.
Is very close with his family. Makes it a point to go back home to Long Island at least once a month to spend some time with them.
Attended Ensemble Theatre Community School immediately after graduating high school in 2004.
Very first acting role was at the age of 15 in a school play called Story Theatre.
Took up acting after a surgical procedure prevented him from playing on the high school football team.
Interned at a casting agency in New York City while attending college.
Favorite band is Guns N Roses.
Auditioned for The Punisher.
His childhood idols growing up were Robert De Niro and Al Pacino.
Broke his nose at the age of 9 and has not been able to smell correctly since.
Played on the basketball team in high school.
Briefly lived in Lindenhurst, NY for a few years as a child.
Knew he wanted to be an actor since he was 6 years old, but never thought he would be able to memorize lines and was very shy. Finally, at the age of 15 he decided to give acting a shot and hasnt looked back since.
Dawsons Creek and Beverly HIlls, 90210 were his favorite shows growing up.
His mother is a teacher for hair and makeup.
Broke his left pinky playing football in high school. To this day it has never healed.
Aspire to inspire!.
