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Wallace Langham Mark on What About Joan
Wallace Langham is a familiar face to television viewers, having amassed an impressive list of television and film credits during his 16 years in the entertainment industry. He now plays Mark, a fellow teacher and on-again, off-again boyfriend of one of Joan Gallagher's best friends, Betsy, on the new ABC comedy series with Joan Cusack, "What About Joan."Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Wallace Langham moved to Los Angeles at the age of nine with his mother, a costume designer on the original "Donny & Marie Show." He made his feature film debut in "Weird Science" in 1985. He has been acting ever since, honing his technique under the watchful eye of acclaimed coach Janet Alhanti. Mr. Langham continued building his feature film credits, appearing in "Michael," opposite John Travolta and Bob Hoskins, and starring in Keith Gordon's directorial debut "The Chocolate War," "Soul Man" and "Vital Signs." From 1992 to 1998, Mr. Langham portrayed Phil, the acerbic writer on the Emmy Award-winning series "The Larry Sanders Show." His numerous television guest appearances include "Murphy Brown," "The Tracey Ullman Show," "Dave's World," "NewsRadio" and a memorable turn as a departing surgical resident on the 1997 season premiere episode of "ER." From 1997 to 2000, Mr. Langham played the role of Kirstie Alley's sexually ambivalent assistant, Josh, on the popular comedy series "Veronica's Closet," which was developed by the creators of "Friends." Taking on new challenges, Mr. Langham recently bowed as the voice of Andy French, the lead character on the cutting-edge animated series "Mission Hill." This past summer he hosted VH1's "The List," in addition to appearing as Don Kirshner on the channel's popular original television movie, "Daydream Believers: The Monkees Story." In late August he assumed the role of Aloysius on the series finale of Showtime's "Outer Limits," co-starring Charlton Heston and Swoosie Kurtz. Mr. Langham also stars opposite Diane Keaton in the upcoming Showtime production "Sister Mary Explains It All." In addition to acting, Mr. Langham is a devoted father to his two young children. In his spare time he enjoys basketball, surfing, swimming and bowling.
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