SAG-AFTRA Actor
Mark Merphy
New York City
Psychological Drama · Historical Drama · Character-Driven Thriller
Currently Appearing In
Shinya Tsukamoto's
Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?
Winner — Premio Leoncino d'Oro · Venice 2026
Venice · Sept 2–12 · Toronto · Sept 10–20, 2026
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Current Project
Feature Film · 2026
Mr. Nelson,
Did You Kill
People?
A psychologically intense anti-war drama based on the life of Allen Nelson. It explores combat, survival, guilt, memory, and moral injury.
Director
Shinya Tsukamoto
Role
Young Allen
Winner — 38th Premio Leoncino d'Oro · Venice 2026Venice · World Premiere · In Competition · Sept 2–12, 2026Toronto · North American Premiere · Sept 10–20, 2026
Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People? — Young Allen
Critical Praise
“Promising newcomer Mark Merphy”The Hollywood Reporter
“The most convincing performance here is from debutant Mark Merphy as the young Allen…”
“Mark Merphy plays Allen as a young man and in the war, and he is formidable.”
—Stanze di CinemaTranslated from Italian
“Mark Merphy embodies young Nelson with extraordinary physicality…”
—ThinkMoviesTranslated from Italian
“Another standout moment for Merphy.”
“He is mirrored in intensity by newcomer Mark Merphy playing the younger version of Allen…”
“Rodney Hicks and Mark Merphy effectively reproduce Allen's suffering…”
—Cinefilos.itTranslated from Italian
“Good performances by Rodney Hicks and Mark Merphy.”
—CinemandoTranslated from Italian
“Mark Merphy proves himself equal to a role that is anything but simple for a newcomer.”
—JustWatch ItaliaTranslated from Italian
“Incredible and wonderful.”
—TaxiDrivers.itTranslated from Italian
“Mark Merphy and Rodney Hicks' passionate performances are nothing short of superb.”
—Cinema TodayTranslated from Japanese
“An equally admirable Mark Merphy as young Allen…”
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