Mark Bonanno
ActingAbout Mark Bonanno
Mark Samual Bonanno is best known for his general silliness within comedy troupe Aunty Donna, one of Australia's biggest comedic acts who have garnered a huge international audience both live and online. Since studying Acting at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy, Mark's work has won and been nominated for numerous awards, including the Helpmann Award for Best Comedy in 2017, Best of The Fest at Sydney Comedy Festival in 2018, and across the last few years, Best Supporting Actor, Best Ensemble and Best Comedy Web Series at the Melbourne International Web Festival. Mark's work directing Demi Lardner's 2017 and 2018 stage shows also saw award attention, winning both the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Director's Choice Award and Pinder Prize in their respective years. In 2020, Mark has co-written/created the six part sitcom Why Are You Like This, which will be coming to the ABC (Australia). Mark also live streams weekly on Twitch under the name VeryPoliteGamer.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mark Bonanno reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Mark Bonanno's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mark Bonanno remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Aunty Donna - The Album Tour, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mark Bonanno Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mark Bonanno's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mark Bonanno.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lesbian Space Princess | Leader (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Aunty Donna: DREM | Various | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Aunty Donna: The Magical Dead Cat | Self/Italian | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Story of Pud: A Tell All Documentary | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bald Future | Owen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Aunty Donna - The Album Tour | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Aunty Donna: New Show | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Aunty Donna LIVE Spooktacular | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Comedian | Simon | Flop | Similar → |
Mark Bonanno - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mark Bonanno?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mark Bonanno is "Aunty Donna - The Album Tour" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mark Bonanno acted in?
Mark Bonanno has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mark Bonanno?
Other notable films include "Aunty Donna: DREM", "Aunty Donna: The Magical Dead Cat", and "Lesbian Space Princess".