Mark Fischbach

Mark Edward Fischbach (b. 28 June 1989) is an actor, writer, and director, largely known for his on-going series of let's plays under the name Markiplier.
Over time, thanks to his penchant for sketch comedy, and eventually, cinematic narratives, Fischbach has become known for playing such characters as Wilford Warfstache, Darkiplier, and an exaggerated, fictionalized version of himself, Markiplier.
==Personal life==
===Politics===
====Stances====
Fischbach agreed with General James Mattis's critiques of Trump from a June 2020 article for The Atlantic.A profound statement that illuminates the crisis this nation is facing right now. Equality is a right for all Americans and we must do whatever it takes to protect that right. - Mark @markiplier - 3 June 2020 - Twitter - Retrieved 12 February 2024
====Aspirations====
Fischbach has spoken about using his subscribers to change the world, as well as his ideology and hoping to pass it on to his subscribers.Changing the World - markiplierGAME - 10 August 2015 - YouTube - Retrieved 12 February 2024 Fischbach has worn a shirt saying "Future President" in a live stream on 22 January 2017.Markiplier's Human Rights Campaign Charity Livestream!! - markiplierGAME - 22 January 2017 - YouTube - Retrieved 12 February 2024 Since then, Fischbach has stated that he believes he would not be able to go into politics, citing a video in which he twerkedMarkiplier Twerks - markiplierGAME - 13 August 2013 - YouTube - Retrieved 12 February 2024 as one of several things that would prevent this.Markiplier Reacting to Old Videos - markiplierGAME - 16 October 2016 - YouTube - Retrieved 12 February 2024Markiplier Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED - Wired - 21 March 2019 - YouTube - Retrieved 12 February 2024
===Controversies===
====Antifeminism allegations====
On 11 December 2014, Fischbach uploaded an episode of his and Seán McLoughlin's let's play of "The Forest", during which he discussed feminism, equality between the sexes, and double standards surrounding violence between men and women.THE END OF MARK AND JACK | The Forest COOP w/ JackSepticEye - Part 5 (FINAL) - markiplierGAME - 11 December 2014 - YouTube - Retrieved 12 February 2024 The following day, Fischbach posted an apology and clarified his stance on domestic abuse and feminism.Equality - Markiplier - 12 December 2014 - Tumblr - Retrieved 12 February 2024
====Snapchat controversy====
On 26 January 2015, a fan alleged that Fischbach had taken advantage of her and had kept screenshots of nude photographs of herI was taken advantage of by Markiplier - 26 January 2015 - ragingfeminist - Tumblr - Retrieved 27 December 2023 Fischbach in turn confirmed that the events had occurred, but denied having taken a screenshot.Well here I was expecting the tag to be filled with happy pictures from the weekend. - 26 January 2015 - Markiplier - Tumblr - Retrieved 27 December 2023
====Offense to the transgender community====
On 18 July 2014, Fischbach uploaded a video entitled "Impossible Let's Play: MAKEUP CHALLENGE", in which he applied makeup to his face while attempting to play a video game.Impossible Let's Play: MAKEUP CHALLENGE - markiplierGAME - 18 July 2014 - YouTube - Retrieved 12 February 2024 On 31 July, Fischbach replied to an insult to his appearance posted on Tumblr with screenshots from the video.Am I? ...Am I really? - Markiplier - 31 July 2014 - Tumblr - Retrieved 12 February 2024 On 22 April 2015, Fischbach replied to discourse around the post by flippantly dismissing all criticism.Priority One Alert - Markiplier - 22 April 2015 - Tumblr - Retrieved 12 February 2024 By the 2nd of June, Fischbach had changed his stance and posted a message on his Tumblr account in which he apologised for both having posted the photos, acknowledging that it could be hurtful to the transgender community, as well as having dismissed valid criticisms. He also reflected on having publicly used an anti-transgender slur in casual conversation in the past. He stated that he strove to be a better person and that he would not accept any harassment carried out in his name.A Long Overdue Apology - Markiplier - 6 June 2015 - Tumblr - Retrieved 24 April 2021
Fischbach would later post on Twitter affirming his support for transgender rights,Wow. I'm not sure how I only saw this now but the idea of banning trans people from anything, let alone serving in our military, is asinine - Mark @markiplier - 27 July 2017 - Twitter - Retrieved 12 February 20243 Simple Truths: 1) I’m untall 2) I’m talln’t 3) You can’t define trans people out of existence - Mark @markiplier - 25 October 2018 - Twitter - Retrieved 12 February 2024 and has raised money for charity for LGBTQ causes.YouTuber Markiplier raises $130,000 for LGBT rights - Rhuaridh Marr - 26 January 2017 - Metro Weekly - Retrieved 12 February 2024
==Filmography==
===Film===
Year	Title 	Role 	Notes
2015	Smosh: The Movie	Markiplier	
*Cameo appearance.Smosh: The Movie - IMDB - Retrieved 10 October 2020Mark Fischbach - IMDB - Retrieved 10 October 2020
===Internet content===
====YouTube====
Year	Title 	Role 	Notes
2012	The Fall of Slender Man 	Wilford Warfstache 	
*One-off sketch.The Fall of Slender Man - Markiplier - 9 November 2012 - YouTube
*9 November 2012.
2013	Danger in Fiction 	The Author 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.Danger in Fiction [feat. Markiplier] - Cyndago - 6 February 2013 - YouTube
*6 February 2013.
2013	The Warfstache Affair 	Wilford Warfstache 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.The Warfstache Affair - Cyndago - 12 June 2013 - YouTube
*12 June 2013.
2013	The Butthole Dilemma 	Markiplier 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.The Butthole Dilemma - Cyndago - 13 June 2013 - YouTube
*13 June 2013.
2013	Who's Waiting Inside? 	Markiplier 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.
* Jun 14, 2013
2013	The Opinion Minions 	Opinion Minion 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.
*Direct sequel to "The Factual Factoids".
*Jun 16, 2013
2013	The Factual Factoids vs. The Opinion Minions 	Opinion Minion 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.The Factual Factoids vs. The Opinion Minions - Cyndago - 19 June 2013
*Direct sequel to "The Opinion Minions".
*19 June 2013.
2013	Danger in Fiction - Chapter II 	The Author 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.
*Sequel to "Danger in Fiction".
*Aug 20, 2013
2013	Honest Frosted Flakes Commercial 	Dad 	
*Collaboration with Nice Piece.
*Oct 1, 2013
2013	Let's Play: Real Life 	Markiplier 	
*Collaboration with Matthias.
*Oct 10, 2013
2013	The Mormons 	Elder Jeremiah / "Mormon 1" 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.
*Oct 21, 2013
2013	Worst News Doctor 	Dr. Mark Iplier 	
* Collaboration with Cyndago.
*Oct 27, 2013
2013	Cyndago Killed Markiplier 	Markiplier 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.
*Nov 5, 2013
2013	Deadliest Warriors 	Unnamed warrior 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.
* Advertisement for the "Polaris Deadliest Warriors Tournament".
*Dec 6, 2013
2014	Standoff 	Markiplier 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.Standoff - Cyndago - 10 February 2014 - YouTube
*10 February 2014.
2014	Dangers of Binge Watching: A PSA 	Brian 	
*Collaboration with The STATION by MAKER.Dangers of Binge Watching: A PSA (Featuring Markiplier) - The Station by MAKER - 31 March 2014 - YouTube - Retrieved 27 June 2021
*31 March 2014
2014	HOW MANY PEOPLE DID WE ANGER WITH THIS APRIL FOOLS PRANK? JUST LOOK IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW!	The Host 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.
*Apr 1, 2014
*Originally advertised as "Danger in Fiction: The Host", and subsequently retitled after it became known for being an April Fool's video.
2014	Best Friends Forever 	Markiplier 	
*One-off sketch.
*Collaboration with Kenneth Charles Morrison.
*May 2, 2014
2014	Markiplier's Magic Touch 	Markiplier 	
*One-off sketch.Markiplier's Magic Touch - Markiplier - 8 May 2014 - YouTube
*8 May 2014.
2014	Jumpscare Friends 	Markiplier 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.Jumpscare Friends - Markiplier - 12 May 2014 - YouTube
*12 May 2014.
2014	How To Get Famous On YouTube 	Markiplier 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.How To Get Famous On YouTube (feat. RubberNinja) - Markiplier - 26 May 2014 - YouTube
*22 May 2014.
2014	Super Infidelity 	Silver Shepherd 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.
*Jun 3, 2014
2014	Electronic Farts 	Markiplier 	
* Collaboration with Cyndago.
*Jul 9, 2014
2014	A Gentlemen's Dispute 	Sir Mark Anthony Vestibule Bartholomew, III	
*Collaboration with CaptainSparklez.
*Two versions released, one on the Markiplier YouTube channel, and the other on the CaptainSparklez channel.
*Jul 21, 2014
2014	The Ned Affair 	Wilford Warfstache 	
* Sequel to "The Warfstache Affair".
*Collaboration with Cyndago.
*Aug 26, 2014
2014	RESIDENT ENIS: Halloween Song 	Mark 	
*Collaboration with Random Encounters.
*Oct 27, 2014
2014	Google IRL 	Google 	
*Collaboration with Matthias.
* Oct 31, 2014
2014	Hire My Ass 	Bim Trimmer 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago and Matthias.
*December 10, 2014
2015	REMATCH OF THE CENTURY 	Sir Mark Anthony Vestibule Bartholomew, III	
*Collaboration with CaptainSparklez.
*Two versions released.
* Feb 10, 2015
2015	Five Nights at Freddy's: The Interview 	Wilford Warfstache 	
* Mar 7, 2015
2015	Ed Edgar Adoptallott's Baby Bulk Buy 	Ed Edgar 	
*Collaboration with Cyndago.
*Mar 24, 2015
2015	Popcorn 	Markiplier 	
*Dec 4, 2015
2016	Resident Enis 2: Monster Gulch 	Mark 	
*Collaboration with Random Encounters.
* Feb 2, 2016
2016	Surgeon Simulator IN REAL LIFE 	Markiplier 	
* May 10, 2016
2016	Christmas Can Wait 	Markiplier 	
*Nov 8, 2016
2016	Christmas Can't Wait 	Santa Claus 	
*Nov 24, 2016
2016	MARKIPLIER (literally) SUMMONS CTHULHU 	Markiplier 	
*One-off sketch used as bookends for a let's play.
*Dec 7, 2016
2017	A Date With Markiplier 	
* Markiplier
*Darkiplier
*Wilford Warfstache	
* Choose-your-own-adventure style mini-series.
*Feb 14, 2017
2017	Markiplier TV 	
*Markiplier
* Wilford Warfstache
*Darkiplier
*Dr. Mark Iplier
*Silver Shepherd
*Google
* Bim Trimmer
*Ed Edgar
*The Host
*King of the Squirrels
*Septiplier	
*One-off sketch.
*May 5, 2017
2017	Who Killed Markiplier? 	
* Markiplier
*The Colonel / William
*The Mayor / Damien
*Darkiplier	
*Mini-series.
*Released in four parts, from Oct 10, 2017 to Oct 13, 2017.
2018	My therapist, Dr. Plier 	
*Dr. Iplier 	
*18 January 2018My therapist, Dr. Plier - Sugar Pine 7 - 18 January 2018 - YouTube - Retrieved 27 June 2021
2018	Wilford 'MOTHERLOVING' Warfstache 	
*Wilford Warfstache 	
*Short film sequel to "Who Killed Markiplier?"
*Aug 5, 2018
2019	DAMIEN 	
*Damien
*Markiplier 	
*Short film sequel to "Who Killed Markiplier?"
*May 12, 2019
2019	The Drowned Man 	
*Paranormal investigator 	
*Miniseries dramatizing Wade Barnes's plumbing problems.
*Released between September 20, 2019 - September 26.
2019	A Heist with Markiplier 	
*Markiplier
*Darkiplier 	
*Choose-your-own-adventure-style miniseries.
*Oct 30, 2019
2020	Hunting HeeHoo 	
*HeeHoo 	
*A spoof of a Bigfoot hunting show that was featured on the Unus Annus channel.Hunting HeeHoo - IMDB - Retrieved 14 November 2020Hunting HeeHoo - Unus Annus - 29 August 2020 - YouTube - archive.today - Retrieved 14 November 2020
2022	KOllOK 	
* God of Night 	
* Fischbach appears.Our cast and crew have been tirelessly working behind the scenes to bring you the #CouncilOfTheGods tonight on #KOIIOK! - Hyper RPG @Hyper_RPG - 13 June 2022 - Twitter - Retrieved 13 January 2025 - Archived 13 January 2025I am in this picture - Mark @markiplier - 13 June 2022 - Twitter - Retrieved 13 January 2025 - Archived 13 January 2025The procession of the Gods continues. The God of Night 🌑 Played by Markiplier @markiplier Date: June 13th Time: 6:00 PM PDT twitch.tv/FearHQ #KOIIOK #CounciloftheGods #ttrpg #rpg #dnd #dice #twitch #horror - Fear HQ @FearHQtv - 10 June 2022 - Twitter - Retrieved 12 January 2025This tweet that I have quoted does, in fact, contain a picture of me. There is also a clickable URL in the tweet that I have quoted. - Mark @Markiplier - 14 June 2022 - Twitter - Retrieved 12 January 2025
==Quotes==
See Mark Fischbach/Quotes.
==Links==
*Markiplier on Wikipedia
*Mark Fischbach on the Markiplier Wiki
*Mark Fischbach on IMDB
*Markiplier on Wikitubia
==References==
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