Mark was born in Wisconsin and raised in Michigan in a family of four brothers, one sister and parents from the Netherlands. Hengst means "Stallion" in Dutch and German. While majoring in criminal justice in college, Mark was approached by a talent agent and commercials and modeling soon followed. While a career as an investigator for luxury retailer Neiman Marcus in San Diego and Phoenix kept him busy for the next several years, it was interest by industry people in Los Angeles that finally convinced Mark to pursue acting professionally in 2003. Upon moving to Los Angeles, Mark immediately landed roles in several independent films, pilots and music video's. Now living the life of a working actor, Mark's future as a contending leading man is in site with no limit to his success.
Has a fraternal twin brother named Michael.
Grandparents assisted Jews in the Dutch underground during the Holocaust. Grandfather Martin is honored at the "Righteous Amongst the Nations" at Yad Vashem in Israel.
Casting director Mali Finn (v) was his high school theater teacher.
Worked security at The Beverly Hills Hotel upon moving to Los Angeles.
Sister Susan is designer of the Hengst clothing line and owner of the House of Hengst boutique in San Francisco and New York.
Hengst means "Stallion" in German
In 2008 alone, had seven death scenes in various film and television roles.
Spoofed Daniel Craig s James Bond in a short film. Craigs 007 is his favorite Bond of the James Bond franchise.
Had a career as investigator before becoming an actor.
Has appeared in two films titled The Cook. Once in the title role of the cult horror film The Cook and in the short The Cook.
I had an active imagination as a child. In addition to the usual cops,and robbers, cowboys and Indians thing, I often pretended to be,interviewed by Johnny Carson. .
