Character: James Bishop


For someone who has racked up nearly a hundred TV and film credits, Pellegrino was was virtually unknown to most television audiences before his stint on Lost.

In a span of more than two decades, this character actor has kept a low profile but has constantly landed supporting roles in countless movies and TV shows.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Pellegrino’s career began with a guest appearance on L.A. Law in 1987. Throughout the next couple of decades, Pellegrino has lent his unique talent in working with acclaimed film directors Richard Donner (Lethal Weapon 3 in 1992), Joel Coen (The Big Lebowski in 1998), David Mamet (Spartan in 2004), David Lynch (Mulholland Drive in 2001), and Jon Turteltaub (National Treasure in 2004) among others.

On television, Mark has guest-starred in numerous series’ including his portrayal of terrorist bomber Bobby James on The Beast, three different characters in separate episodes of NYPD Blue, and mob boss Sadik Marku, whose mistress and son went missing, on Without a Trace.

In 2006, Pellegrino landed a recurring role as Paul Bennett, the violent estranged husband of Rita, on M-Net's suspense crime drama Dexter. But it was only in 2009 when he was cast as the once-invisible yet highly-significant Jacob, who seemingly holds the secrets to the mysterious South Pacific Island, on Lost that Mark gained wider prominence. That same year, he played Lucifer, in the fifth season of Supernatural.

Pellegrino lives inLos Angeles with his wife Tracy Aziz, stepdaughter Tess and stepson Misha. He is a teacher at the repertory theatre company. Pellegrino was baptized as a born-again Christian in his mid-20s but now considers himself more "spiritual/philosophical".