Mark Ballas is a renowned professional dancer, performer and choreographer who became popular for his works on the ABC’s widely known dance reality show, Dancing With The Stars, for which he is a two-time champion. His excellent skills in choreography which he displayed on the dance reality show fetched him a nomination in the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Choreography category. Being a professional dancer, Ballas has competed in many musical contests around the globe, winning some in the process.
Aside from being a dancer, Mark Ballas has dabbled into the film industry, starring in various stage productions, including musical Kinky Boots and Jersey Boys on Broadway. His body of works as an actor includes Copacabana, Maria de Buenos Aires, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Samantha Who? and several others. More so, the multi-talented dancer is also a musician and singer-songwriter who is equally a member of pop-rock band, Alexander Jean – made up of himself and his wife, BC Jean.
Mark Ballas’ Biography (Age)
The Junior Olympics gold medalist was born into a family of renowned professional dancers – Corky Ballas and Shirley Ballas. He was named Mark Alexander Ballas Jr upon his birth on 24th May 1986 in Houston, Texas, United States. His mother, Shirley Ballas is from the UK while his paternal grandparents were of mixed ethnical background that comprised of Spanish, Greek, and Mexican. His grandfather, George Ballas was an entrepreneur who manufactured a device that trims lawns called Weed Eater.
The apt performer relocated to London with his parents during his childhood. Ballas is a graduate of Rosemead Preparatory School, South London. Following his graduation from the preparatory school, he received a full scholarship to study at the prestigious Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts situated in London where he learned not just how to dance but also how to act, sing, and play instruments. By the time he was twelve years old, he perfectly played guitar, drums, bass and equally wrote and performed his own music. He cited guitar legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Paco de Lucia, and Eric Clapton as his influences.
The adept dancer earned Performer of the Year Award in 2005 which was the beginning of his illustrious career. He went on to clinch numerous championships which include The US Open to the World, The British Open to the World, The International Open to the World Championships, as well as winning Junior Latin American Dance Championship with Julianne Hough and also a holder of Junior Olympics gold medal.
Mark Ballas rose to stardom when he was cast in the fifth season of popular ABC dance reality show, Dancing With The Stars, partnering with one of the Cheetar Girls, Sabrina Bryan, in 2009. He went on to appear in over 18 seasons of the famous dance reality show, winning two (season 6 and 8) and making the finals in seven separate seasons. As a great choreographer, he was nominated in the Outstanding Choreography category in the 2011 Creative Arts Emmy for his amazing choreography skills in DWTS. He also choreographed for Diet Pepsi commercial with Sofia Vergara.
The multi-talented choreographer is also an actor who has starred in several movies and television series, including musical Copacabana, The Buddy Holly Musical, Samantha Who? and Jersey Boys. Additionally, Mark Ballas is also a musician and singer-songwriter who released his debut solo CD named HurtLoveBox in March 2011. He is a fellow of the pop-rock duo, Alexander Jean which he co-founded with his wife, BC Jean in 2015. Their first single, Rose and Violets, climbed to Top 20 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Bubbling Under chart.
Net Worth
Is Mark Ballas Gay or Married to a Wife?
Mark Ballas is a married man. He got engaged to his girlfriend, Brittany Jean Carlson (BC Jean), whom he dated for three years in November 2015 and walked down the aisle on 25th November 2016 in Malibu, California. The couple is yet to welcome any child.
Prior to his marriage, he dated many beautiful ladies like Julianne Hough (2002 to 2004), actress Sabrina Bryan (2007 to 2008), singer Joanna Pacitti (2008 to 2009), dancer Jeanine Mason (2009 to 2011), and singer Pia Toscano (2011 to 2012).
By all indications, Mark Ballas is very far from being interested in people of his own gender. As stated above, the energetic dancer is happily married to a member of the opposite sex.
Height
Mark Ballas has an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) with an accumulated body mass of 75 kg (165 lb). He has additional body measurements of chest size – 38 inches, waist size – 32 inches and biceps – 15 inches and feet size – 10 (US).