Mark Ballas, born on May 24, 1986, in Houston, Texas, is a multi-talented artist known for his work as a dancer, choreographer, actor, singer, musician, and songwriter. He comes from a family with deep roots in ballroom dancing—both of his parents, Corky and Shirley Ballas, are acclaimed dancers and dance instructors. His early exposure to the art form significantly shaped his career path.
Ballas was raised in London, where he attended Rosemead Preparatory School. Demonstrating a passion for dance from a young age, he was accepted into the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts at the age of 11, training full-time with a full scholarship. This prestigious education laid the foundation for his future success in various performing arts disciplines.
In addition to his achievements in dance, Ballas has also explored acting. He played the role of Tony in a stage production of Copacabana and served as the lead dancer during the UK tour of the musical Maria de Buenos Aires. His screen credits include a minor appearance in the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, where he was featured as a background student from Hufflepuff House.
Mark has guest-starred on several television shows, including the season premiere of Samantha Who? in 2008 and an episode of Melissa & Joey in 2010. Notably, actress Melissa Joan Hart—one of the stars of Melissa & Joey—was also his celebrity partner during a previous season of Dancing with the Stars.
Mark Ballas rose to prominence through his long-standing involvement with ABC’s reality dance competition Dancing with the Stars. He joined the show in its fifth season and continued as a professional dancer through the twenty-first season.
Among his most notable achievements on the show, Ballas won the mirrorball trophy twice: first in Season 6 with Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, and again in Season 8 with Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson. Throughout his tenure on the show, he partnered with a range of celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Willow Shields of The Hunger Games series, and others.
Across his 19-season appearance on the show, he placed second twice and secured third place three times. His least successful season was Season 10, where he and his partner finished in 11th place. Mark Ballas became known for his inventive choreography and strong competitive spirit.
| Birth Date: | 24 May, 1986 |
| Age: | 33 yrs |
| Occupations: | Singer Dancer Choreographer Stage actor Guitarist |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Houston |
| Education: | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor and dancer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
