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Biography
Mark Edward Fischbach, better known as Markiplier, is an American YouTuber, gamer-commentator, actor, filmmaker, and comedian. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he began his career in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is currently based in Los Angeles, California. He has expanded his YouTube success into a media career, venturing into acting and filmmaking. His most notable project is the 2026 film adaptation of the equally titled video game Iron Lung, which he wrote, directed, produced, edited and starred in.
Awards & recognition
- Streamy Awards · 2022
- Cancer Research Institute · 2020
- Diamond Play Button · 2015
- Gold Play Button · 2013
- Silver Play Button · 2013
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- Emmy Award · 2022 · nominated
- The Game Awards − Content Creator of the Year · 2015 · nominated
Filmography8 titles

Villainous
as 5.0.5
as 5.0.5

Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything
as Himself
as Himself

Iron Lung
2026as Simon
2026as Simon

The Edge of Sleep
2024as Dave Torres
2024as Dave Torres

Good Mythical Morning
2012as Self
2012as Self

The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
2018as Markiplier
2018as Markiplier

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014as Self
2014as Self

Smosh: The Movie
2015as Markiplier
2015as Markiplier