TV, Film & Stage Credits
...plus Appearances and more
Markus on IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm4515336/
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno NBC
Freelance Joke Writer
Contributed monologue jokes for the program’s 9th through 13th seasons, averaging a page of submissions per taping day.
The Heart That Sings A Kol Neshama production, directed by Robin Garbose
"Mr. Bogen"
The Chabad “To Life” Telethon KCET/ KCAL
Staff Writer
Wrote jokes for opening monologue and link segments, as well as one-liners, two-liners, sketch material and other bits for the host and other featured performers. Each year's telecasts produced record-breaking charity donations raising millions of dollars.
Sophie Sony Pictures Television
Punch-up Writer
Personally recruited by writer and show creator Erik Shapiro to contribute several new punch-lines and jokes for this half-hour sitcom pilot developed for Sony and actress Kim Whitley.
Vegas Weddings Unveiled GSN
Improv Actor/Writer
Outlined dialogue and situations for semi-scripted portions of this hybrid documentary/hidden camera reality series featuring real couples getting hitched in Las Vegas. Also appeared as an improv actor in 2 of the 6 episodes.
The Starlet Telepictures/The WB
2nd Asst. Director (un-credited)
Promoted from production department as a P.A. to work directly under AD Dale Stern for each episode of this 1 season competition reality series created by comedian Jamie Kennedy.
Televise This! (Online Studio & Network)
Writer/Producer
Co-wrote and produced web-series pilot, Nightly Night News: Night Edition starring comedian Mo Mandel, produced The Mutiny improv show pilot, produced and directed Blowing Smoke with Elon Gold pilot featuring comedians Dom Irerra, Jeff Cesario, Brett Ernst, and Brody Stevens. Produced promos for web-series and wrote and produced web-network’s demo reel.
Star Trek: World Tour
Star Trek: The Experience Paramount
Co-Director/Scene Writer/Developer
Performed as a Klingon character in the only permanent Star Trek live show, ride attraction, and fully themed environment, until promoted to scene writer. Then promoted again to direct performers in all acting and production aspects for the Paramount/Messe joint productions of the ‘World Tour’ live show in Dusseldorf, Germany and Vienna, Austria.
Top Story! Weekly IO West
Staff Writer
Contributed topical sketches and news report jokes to the prestigious ImprovOlympic’s staple of sketch comedy centered on the week’s news, politics, entertainment and pop culture. Winner, 2009 Del Close Award, “Best Scripted Show.”
Excalibur Hotel & Casino Mandalay Resorts, Las Vegas
Writer/Producer
Produced and wrote original scripts and adapted public domain material based on Arthurian legends for 2 daily shows, “Tales of the King and Queen,” and “The Royal Proclamations” for The Court Jester’s Stage, as well speeches, jokes, and promotional material for casino special events, VIP parties and more. Also played the role of King Arthur.
Other Film & Stage Various
Writer/Director/Producer
• Writer/producer of short films “Night of the Boogeyman” and “Security.” Writer/Co-director/Producer of “Not Taking Orders.” Writer/Director of “Reservations for Two.”
• Playwright of one-act plays “Waiting for Love” and “Killing Time.” Co-writer/Director of “Gothic Love Story.” Co-writer of hit musical Verbotten Vegas.
• Writer/Producer of live talk show parody The G’night Show for SAP Canada and Always Entertaining.
• Writer/Researcher for Wavelength Video straight-to-video documentary releases The Many Faces of James Bond, and Roswell: True or False?
• Producer of “Boomer’s Humors” stand-up comedy showcase in Las Vegas, 6 years running
• Head Writer for “The Mutiny” sketch & improv comedy troupe; Station Casinos in Las Vegas
• As an actor and comedian in Las Vegas shows and attractions, performed several lead and character roles, as well as stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy for 10 years.
Education and Training Providence, RI
Las Vegas, NV
Los Angeles, CA
Rhode Island College Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications, Minor in Theatre
The Second City Improv for Actors 1-3, Mark Warzecha, Jean Villipique,
Advanced Improv for Actors: Jason Sudeikis (SNL), Kay Cannon (30 Rock)
Stand Up Comedy Performance: Mike Lukas (Comedy Central)
ImprovOlympic Comedy Lab: Michael McCarthy
Farrington Productions Commedia Dell Arte: Blair Farrington