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Mark Alan Ruffalo (born November 22, 1967) is an American actor. He began acting in the late 1980s and first gained recognition for his work in Kenneth Lonergan's play This Is Our Youth (1996) and drama film You Can Count on Me (2000). He went on to star in the romantic comedies 13 Going on 30 (2004) and Just like Heaven (2005), and the thrillers In the Cut (2003), Zodiac (2007), and Shutter Island (2010). He received a Tony Award nomination for his supporting role in the Broadway revival of Awake and Sing! in 2006. Ruffalo has gained international recognition for playing Bruce Banner / Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with the film The Avengers (2012). Ruffalo earned a record-tying four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing a sperm donor in The Kids Are All Right (2010), Dave Schultz in Foxcatcher (2014), Michael Rezendes in Spotlight (2015), and a debauched lawyer in Poor Things (2023). He won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for playing a gay activist in the television drama film The Normal Heart (2015), and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his dual role as identical twins in the miniseries I Know This Much Is True (2020).
Mark Ruffalo
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Bacon
for Lieutenant Colonel Robert Bacon in The Black Jack
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The film promises an unforgettable tribute to John J. Pershing and the sacrifices he made in service to his country as a servant in Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, Mexican Revolution, Russian-Japan War, and WW1. The film chronicles his life from beginnings as a teacher in rural Missouri, to his rise through the ranks of the U.S. Army, to his role as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during WW1. The film explores his relationships with family, colleagues, and his country, as well as the challenges he faced in leading a nation at war. The film opens with a young John, working in Missouri. As the US enters WWI, Pershing is appointed as the commander of the US Forces in Europe. He faces resistance from his British and French counterparts, who believe that the USA is not ready for battle. He is determined to prove them wrong and leads troops into war. The film's middle act focuses on Pershing's experiences during WW1. We see him lead his troops through the trenches of France and deals with the challenges of coordinating a multinational force. Along the way, he forms close relationships with several of his officers, including his aide-de-camp, Captain Patton, and Major Eisenhower. Meanwhile, in the US, He faces opposition from politicians who want to limit US involvement in the war. Pershing fights through to the end and leaves as a winner. With the outbreak of World War II, General Perhing advised his old colleagues, Marshall and Patton.
