Mark Gatiss may be known for his fantasy storytelling and roles in The League of Gentlemen, Game of Thrones and Sherlock.
But things turned quite interesting for the actor when he did some digging into his past on BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? – and found a ‘supernatural’ connection.
The actor was keen to learn more about his Irish roots on his mother’s side.
In his journey to uncover family history, the Sherlock actor found that royal blood really does run in his veins and that he may have descended from kings. But there were also some surprising tales that involved vampires and supernatural folklore.
Here are a few things we know about Mark Gatiss now, thanks to WDYTYA.
1. Mark gets his good looks from his great great grandfather Jeremiah O’Mullan.
The O’Kane nose which Mark is quite proud of is actually a genetic gift from Jeremiah O’Mullan.
2. We found ourselves falling in love with this dashing actor.
3. Mark has a secret northern accent, which comes through when he talks to his dad.
4. The Doctor Who writer really wants to be the Irish time lord.
Move over, Peter Capaldi.
5. Mark has a lovely pair of hands, according to his late mother Winnie.
6. His great great great grandfather George O’Mullan was a bit of a storyteller.
“Maybe that’s where I get it from,” says Mark, who was thrilled to hear George loved telling vampire stories. “It feels right, it feels like it’s coming from somewhere and I like it.”
7. Mark has a stunning voice that had us totally captivated as he read an Irish vampire story.
8. The actor has THE MOST amazing jumper.
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