Mark Gunn

Mark Gunn
No. 96, 98
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: (1968-07-24) July 24, 1968
Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Career information
College: University of Pittsburgh
NFL draft: 1991 / Round: 4 / Pick: 94
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played - started: 69 - 19
Tackles: 80
Sacks: 4.5
Player stats at NFL.com

Mark Pierre Gunn (born July 24, 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former professional American football player who played defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played for the New York Jets (1991–1994, 1996),[1] the New Orleans Saints (1994)[2] and Philadelphia Eagles (1995–1996)[3]

Early life and background

Mark Gunn was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He is the cousin of screenwriter, James Gunn, actor and political writer, Matt Gunn, former Senior Vice President with Artisan Entertainment, actor, Sean Gunn, Brian Gunn, Patrick Gunn, and Beth Gunn.[4] His uncle, James F. Gunn, is a partner and corporate attorney with the law firm Thompson Coburn in St. Louis. Gunn's surname is derived from the Irish name MacGilGunn, meaning, "sons to the servants of the god of the dead." Therefore, Gunn means, "God of the Dead."[5]

Career

He is a writer and producer, known for Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), Bring It on Again (2004) and 2gether (2000).

Gunn was elected to the WGA Board of Directors in 2006.[6]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1998 Thursday Afternoon Production Assistant Short
2000 2gether Soundtrack/Executive Producer/Writer TV Movie
2004 Bring It On Again Screenwriter
2012 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Screenwriter
Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1991 1991 NFL Draft Himself - 94th Overall Pick TV Special
1992 TNT Sunday Night Football Himself - New York Jets Defensive End New England Patriots vs. New York Jets
1992 NFL Monday Night Football Himself - New York Jets Defensive End Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets
2000-2001 2gether: The Series Executive Producer/Director/Creator/Writer
2005 Daisy Does America Creative Consultant
2007 Filmnut Himself "Episode #2.10"

References

  1. "Mark Gunn". newyorkjets.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  2. "New Orleans Saints All-Time Roster with last names starting in F-J". neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  3. "Philadelphia Eagles All-Time Roster" (PDF). philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  4. "Mark Gunn Biography".
  5. April 4, 2012 interview, The 404 Podcast Ep. 1047
  6. "Mark Gunn Biography".


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