Mark Feuerstein, born on June 8, 1971, is an American actor widely recognized for his lead role as Dr. Henry "Hank" Lawson in the USA Network television series Royal Pains.
Feuerstein was born in New York City to Audrey, a teacher, and Harvey Feuerstein, a lawyer. Raised in a Jewish household, he celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at an Orthodox synagogue. His upbringing instilled strong cultural and academic values that would later inform his career choices.
Feuerstein attended The Dalton School, a prestigious preparatory school in Manhattan, where he was a member of the wrestling team and won a state title. He graduated from Princeton University in 1993 and continued his acting education at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He also pursued further studies at L'École Philippe Gaulier in France, known for its focus on physical theatre and comedy, which would later influence his comedic performance style.
Feuerstein honed his acting skills in New York City through notable off-Broadway companies, including Naked Angels and Center Stage. In 1997, he made his Broadway debut, stepping in for Paul Rudd in the Tony Award-winning play The Last Night of Ballyhoo at the Helen Hayes Theater. His early career also included appearances in daytime soap operas such as ABC's Loving and CBS's Guiding Light, where he frequently portrayed young medical professionals.
Feuerstein's television career began to gain traction with appearances on the NBC sitcom Caroline in the City, where he played the recurring role of a charming yet unpredictable veterinarian. He had a brief starring role in NBC's Fired Up (1997), co-starring Sharon Lawrence and Leah Remini, though the show was canceled after two seasons.
Despite a short-lived lead in Conrad Bloom (1998), Feuerstein remained active in television, including a guest role on HBO's Sex and the City as a less-than-stellar romantic partner to Miranda, played by Cynthia Nixon. His natural comedic timing and physical humor earned him the nickname "Chaplin" among peers.
Feuerstein made his film debut in the romantic fantasy Practical Magic (1998), alongside Sandra Bullock. He subsequently appeared in notable films such as The Muse (1999), sharing the screen with Albert Brooks and Sharon Stone, and the indie drama Giving It Up (1999), co-starring Dabney Coleman. These roles expanded his presence in both mainstream and independent film markets.
In 2009, Feuerstein assumed the lead role in Royal Pains, playing concierge doctor Hank Lawson. The show became one of the top-rated programs on USA Network, significantly elevating his profile. That same year, he also starred in the web series The Hustler on Sony Crackle, showcasing his versatility in digital formats.
Feuerstein made a guest appearance on WWE Raw on June 14, 2010, to promote an episode of Royal Pains titled "Keeping the Faith." In a promotional match, he partnered with Big Show to defeat Ted DiBiase Jr. and Virgil, further broadening his appeal to mainstream audiences.
He was recognized by People magazine as one of the “50 Most Beautiful People” in 2003, a testament to his popularity and public appeal during the peak of his television career.
| Birth Date: | 8 Jun, 1971 |
| Age: | 48 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| residence: | Los Angeles |
| Education: | Princeton University London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Twitter Id: | Markfeuerstein |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
