Mark Salling Bio

Name: Mark Wayne Salling

Nickname(s): None

Date of Birth: August 17, 1982

Fun Fact: Mark is actually 5'11" and FOX has confirmed that he DOESN'T wear heels to make him appear taller on Glee.

Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Character on Glee:  Noah "Puck" Puckerman

Mark Salling was born and raised in Dallas, TX. He graduated from Lake Highlands High School in 2001, and went on to attend the Los Angeles Music Academy. In 1996, he made his acting debut as James Rhodes in Children Of The Corn IV, and in 1999 he appeared in an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger. 

In addition to acting, Mark also enjoys songwriting and playing guitar. His solo project, Jericho, recently released an album titled "Smoke Signals". Music was Mark's primary interest before he became an actor. He learned how to play the piano when he was 5, and started writing songs when he was 7. His music has been described as a combination of indie and alternative rock, influenced by Thom Yorke and Trent Reznor.

Mark also enjoys playing basketball, frisbee golf, lifting weights, jazz nights at local Hollywood bars, and volunteering with the James Hunter Wildlife Rescue charity.


Quick Quote: "You don't really have time to watch TV if you work on TV."