About
Mario
Assi
Born Marwen Assi, Mario is a London-based actor, originally from the Lebanon, whose career spans seventeen years and four continents. Known for his commanding physical presence and multilingual range, he has built a reputation for authority roles in prestige television — from the streets of 1990s Britain in Netflix's Legends to the galaxy-spanning world of Star Wars.
At 6'2" and trained across multiple action disciplines, Mario occupies a rare space in the casting landscape: a performer who can hold his own in physical sequences and carry emotionally complex scenes with equal conviction.
Off set, he is a well-known figure in Shoreditch, where he runs a pub — a detail that speaks to the same quality that defines his work: a genuine groundedness that no amount of training can manufacture.
NoWayOut premiere, London — September 2025
Profile
Height
6'2" / 188cm
Playing Age
45–60
Based
London, UK
Style
Action / Authority
Languages
Action & Technical Skills
Firearms
Trained in AK-47, Kalashnikov, and pistols. Comfortable on set with live weapons handling protocols.
Motorbikes
Experienced rider of high-performance motorbikes. Available for riding sequences without a stunt double.
Water & Diving
Accomplished swimmer and diver. Comfortable in underwater and aquatic filming environments.
Also
Mario is also an experienced voiceover artist — his multilingual range and rich baritone distinctive voice make him a sought-after talent for international VO projects, narration, and character work.