Mark McKinnon is an American Actor and a proud member of SAG-AFTRA.
He is best known for his Recurring Guest Star role (Donnell) on Season 2 and 3 of the Paramount+ original series Mayor of Kingstown, sharing the screen with Jeremy Renner. He is also known for his Guest Star appearance as Davis on Michelle Buteau's Netflix Comedy Series, Survival of the Thickest, playing alongside actress Tasha Smith. He has recurred on 7 seasons of the CBS Primetime series Blue Bloods as Officer Miller. In the summer of 2020, he was leading man (Derik Dubois) in The Waiting Room , a BET movie for television directed by Emmy award-winner, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Mark also played a supporting role in the Feature Film directed by Harold Jackson III, "Once Upon a Time in the District". In the summer of 2024, Mark was a co-lead in an award-winning romantic comedy short film, "The Worst Best Man Ever" by Philip Ramos and David Weilert. His other credits include recurring roles in FBI (CBS), as well as appearances on Gotham (FOX) and The Blacklist (NBC). Alongside various A-List names, Mark is an alumni of the 2020 ABC Diversity Showcase in New York.
Born on a Marine Corps base in North Carolina, Mark McKinnon was always an active child. A multi-sport athlete - including football, basketball, and cross country running - Mark still found the time to pursue the arts. Inspired by landing the lead role in his high school play, he turned down several football scholarships to attend Howard University in Washington, DC where he graduated with a BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Acting.
Mark is managed by Aegis Talent in Los Angeles.
He is best known for his Recurring Guest Star role (Donnell) on Season 2 and 3 of the Paramount+ original series Mayor of Kingstown, sharing the screen with Jeremy Renner. He is also known for his Guest Star appearance as Davis on Michelle Buteau's Netflix Comedy Series, Survival of the Thickest, playing alongside actress Tasha Smith. He has recurred on 7 seasons of the CBS Primetime series Blue Bloods as Officer Miller. In the summer of 2020, he was leading man (Derik Dubois) in The Waiting Room , a BET movie for television directed by Emmy award-winner, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Mark also played a supporting role in the Feature Film directed by Harold Jackson III, "Once Upon a Time in the District". In the summer of 2024, Mark was a co-lead in an award-winning romantic comedy short film, "The Worst Best Man Ever" by Philip Ramos and David Weilert. His other credits include recurring roles in FBI (CBS), as well as appearances on Gotham (FOX) and The Blacklist (NBC). Alongside various A-List names, Mark is an alumni of the 2020 ABC Diversity Showcase in New York.
Born on a Marine Corps base in North Carolina, Mark McKinnon was always an active child. A multi-sport athlete - including football, basketball, and cross country running - Mark still found the time to pursue the arts. Inspired by landing the lead role in his high school play, he turned down several football scholarships to attend Howard University in Washington, DC where he graduated with a BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Acting.
Mark is managed by Aegis Talent in Los Angeles.
Mark McKinnon has incredible quiet intensity that jumps off the screen. He is a versatile powerhouse who can effortlessly pivot from a high-stakes urban drama to a grounded, sophisticated professional. He brings a deep, authentic presence to every room he’s in. Mark has a fantastic track record in high-tension dramas. He’s great at playing characters who have a lot of internal weight and physical presence. He has a unique ability to hold his own against heavyweights like Jeremy Renner, Donnie Wahlberg, KJ Smith, and Tasha Smith. He brings a real, grounded authenticity to 'street' and procedural worlds. Mark has a wonderful, natural charisma and a really polished, professional edge. He’s that rare actor who looks just as at home in a tailored suit in a boardroom as he does in a procedural setting. He’s sharp, prepared, and has great leading-man energy.