Marcus Chavez was born in Cincinnati, OH. and raised in Columbia, SC. At the age of 5, Marcus' first commercial was for a local Piggly Wiggly TV spot, where he appeared with his mother. He always held an interest in the Arts but grew up a swimmer, played guitar and later played tennis in high school.It wasn't until the late 90's when Marcus was enrolled at Mars Hill University, he found a strong interest in the Theater Department. He was cast in his first professional stage production as Edouard, a supporting character in Tennessee Williams' Clothes For A Summer Hotel. Directed by the late Br. Ron McIntyre-Fender. This production was a headliner to the Thomas Wolfe Festival in Asheville, NC. and opener to the newly remodeled Diana Wortham Theater.In 1999, Marcus took a break from college to focus on his television and film career and moved to Wilmington, NC. He was cast as a football player in Season 3 of Dawson's Creek. And later cast in a few projects with The Cape Fear Independent Film Network. In 2001, he was hired as a stand-in/photo double for actor Vince Vaughn in Harold Becker's Domestic Disturbance. After the film, Marcus decided to move to Los Angeles, CA. to pursue his acting career.After a year in Los Angeles, Marcus decided to return to Mars Hill University to finish his English degree. While in North Carolina, he worked with HGTV and DIY Networks and cast in many various commercials and independent films throughout the Southeast. Most recently Marcus is cast in the upcoming feature film "Don't Let Me Go" by Giorgio Serafini. Marcus lives in Los Angeles, CA. Show less «