He’s More Brutal Now. What Did 59-Year-Old Mark Strong Look Like With Hair Before He Went Bald?
Today, it’s almost impossible to picture Mark Strong with hair. His smoothly shaved head has become an integral part of his corporate image, enhancing his charisma. However, there was a time when the actor sported a different look. Let’s find out when he started losing his hair and what he looked like with hair.
According to an interview with The Telegraph in 2009, Strong revealed that he first noticed hair loss when he was around twenty-five years old. This experience was challenging for any young man, leaving him feeling depressed and self-conscious.
In the early years, his hair loss wasn’t too noticeable. At the age of 27, in 1990, he played Constable Gibb in the BBC series “The Bill,” still boasting an impressive head of hair.
However, it seems that baldness became more apparent shortly after. In 1991, during the movie “Against the Wind,” Strong portrayed a Nazi character but appeared on screen with a cap, possibly using it as a clever disguise.
The definitive moment came when Strong starred in the 1994 film “Trapped,” where his bald appearance became evident.
Even after embracing his bald look, the actor occasionally appeared on screen with hair, thanks to the help of wigs. This flexibility allowed him to take on diverse roles beyond those of shaven and rugged characters. For instance, in 1996, he played Mr. Knightley in the TV adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel “Emma.”