Mark Ruffalo | SmartLess
Mark Ruffalo shares his journey from humble beginnings in Wisconsin and San Diego to Hollywood success, detailing his decade-long struggle as a bartender before landing major roles.summaryMark Ruffalo spent 10 years working as a bartender in Los Angeles (ages 18-28) while attending acting school, living in a $200/month closet and riding a motorcycle to auditions.takeawayFor his role as identical twins in 'This Must Be the Place,' Ruffalo gained weight over eight weeks to physically differentiate the characters, avoiding the typical quick-change method used in most twin roles.takeaway




