Mark Cronin

Mark Cronin grew up in Drexel Hill and graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1982. He was Rooster Hannigan in 1982’s Annie and finally made it to East Street. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He cultivated his comedy roots in the Mask and Wig Club. He began his professional career writing jokes for Howard Stern. Mark is known as the King of Reality TV, producing hits for over three decades. His latest creation, Below Deck, has been running for 13 seasons. Mark lives in Martha’s Vineyard, where he enjoys golfing and fishing. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun . . .

Wikipedia Page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Cronin

Upper Darby High School Wall of Fame tribute https://upperdarbyhigh.upperdarbysd.org/our-school/alumni-wall-of-fame

U of P Mask & Wig Club https://www.maskandwig.com/about/

Below Deck on Bravo TV https://www.bravotv.com/below-deck

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