Mark Long (born June 2, 1971) is an American reality television personality, actor, host, and professional wrestler known for his appearances on MTV reality television series Road Rules: USA – The First Adventure, Challenge, The Challenge: All Stars, and an appearance on Even Stevens.[1][2][3]
Mark Long | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 2, 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Florida |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Known for | The Challenge: All Stars |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Awards | Fox Reality Awards |
Early life and career
editLong was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1971 and is a 1994 graduate from the University of Florida, where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.[4][5] Long also revealed on Reality Life With Kate Casey podcast that he was involved in making music in the late 90's.[6] In 1995, he appeared in his first reality TV show, Road Rules: USA – The First Adventure, where viewers initially saw Long try out as Puck's replacement on The Real World: San Francisco.[7] In 2001 he also made a guest appearance on American Disney Channel original series Even Stevens.[citation needed] In 2021, Long became an executive producer of The Challenge: All Stars, while also starring as a contestant on the show.[8][9] In late 2022, he appeared in WWE programming as an audience member in WWE NXT.[10] Long now wrestles for Boca Raton Championship Wrestling.[11]
Personal life
editLong was previously in a relationship with Robin Hibbard of The Real World, but is currently single.[12]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Road Rules: USA – The First Adventure | Contestant | |
| 1996 | Sweet Valley High | Band Member (4 Episodes) | |
| 1999 | Real World/Road Rules Challenge | Contestant | Winner |
| 2001 | Real World/Road Rules Extreme Challenge | Host | |
| 2001 | Even Stevens | Actor (S2.E11 'Wild Child') | |
| 2002 | Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Seasons | Presenter | |
| 2003 | Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Sexes | Contestant | Winner |
| 2004-2005 | Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Sexes 2 | Contestant | Eliminated |
| 2005-2006 | Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet 2 | Contestant | Runner-up |
| 2009 | Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Duel II | Contestant | Third place |
| 2012 | The Challenge: Battle of the Exes | Contestant | Eliminated |
| 2021 | The Challenge: All Stars (season 1) | Contestant | Fifth place |
| 2022 | The Challenge: All Stars (season 3) | Contestant | Fourth place |
| 2022 | Worst Cooks in America | Contestant | Eliminated |
| 2024 | The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras | Contestant |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Guarded Secrets | Pace Bradley | Thriller |
Awards
edit2009 Fox Reality Awards: Totally Robbed
References
edit- ^ "MTV Challenge Godfather Mark Long Forms Alliance With Grayson Waller At NXT Spring Breakin' | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "Could 40-Year-Old Mark Long Be The Next 'Challenge' Champ?". MTV. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "The Challenge's Mark Long Teases Surprises and Feuds on All Stars and Weighs in on Fessy vs. CT". People. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Drake, Barbara. "Escape to Reality". University of Florida Advancement. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity•Prominent Alumni - Education". Sige P. 2008-06-02. Archived from the original on 2008-06-02. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Ashley, Weston (2022-05-18). "The Challenge: Mark Long Reveals His Brush With '90's Boy Band' Fame". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Raphael, Shannon (2021-04-14). "Mark Long Had Almost 10 Years Off In Between Seasons of 'The Challenge'". Distractify. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (2020-08-27). "'Challenge' Vet Mark Long Partners With Bunim/Murray for OG Project". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ Cunningham, Kyndall (2021-04-15). "The Challenge OG Mark Long on Being an All Stars Player-Coach". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Mark Long of "The Challenge" has Grayson Waller's back: WWE Digital Exclusive, Oct. 11, 2022, retrieved 2024-03-15
- ^ "Matt Cardona To Face MTV Challenge Godfather Mark Long At BRCW | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Raphael, Shannon (2021-04-14). "Mark Long Had Almost 10 Years Off In Between Seasons of 'The Challenge'". Distractify. Retrieved 2024-03-24.