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Damian Young Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 2 min read

Quick Info

Date of birthOctober 27, 1961

BirthplaceWashington D.C., USA

ProfessionActor

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusMarried

SpouseWelker White

FamilyChildren: Son - Henry; Daughter - Sabina

Damian Young Biography

American character actor Damian Young, born October 27, 1961 in Washington, D.C., has built a steady career on stage and screen. A Kenyon College alumnus,

Early life and background

Damian Young was born on October 27, 1961, in Washington, D.C. He was raised there before relocating to New York in 1984 to further his pursuit of an acting career. Young attended Kenyon College in Ohio prior to embarking on professional work.

Career

Young made his film debut in Simple Men (1992) and moved into television early in his career with a recurring presence on The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993–96). One of his notable film roles was Edward in Amateur Movie (1994). He is also known for his television role as Mark Berman, the husband of Valerie Cherish (the character played by Lisa Kudrow), on the HBO series The Comeback, which aired between 2005 and 2014.

A committed stage performer, Young became a core member of the Cucaracha Theatre Company after settling in New York. His theatrical work spans numerous on- and off-Broadway productions as well as regional theater. Venues and companies with which he has been associated include The Vineyard, Playwrights Horizons, Soho Rep, The Flea, The Atlantic Theater Company, and the American Repertory Theater among others. This consistent presence in both theater and screen work has defined him as a versatile character actor.

Public profile

Physically, Young is listed at approximately 185 cm (about 6 feet 1 inch) and around 75 kg (165 pounds). He has hazel green eyes and dark brown hair. He is American by nationality and his zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Personal life

Young married actress Welker White on September 22, 1990. The couple have two children, a son named Henry and a daughter named Sabina. Residing and working out of New York for much of his career, he has maintained an involvement with both stage and screen projects.

Other details

Information available about Young notes that he follows a non-vegetarian diet and lists listening to music and watching movies among his hobbies. Hal Hartley is cited as a favorite director. A professional contact address for fan mail is given as Cornerstone Talent Agency in New York.

Latest updates

Across the 1990s and 2000s Young continued to take steady film and television roles while remaining active in theater. His role on The Comeback brought him wider visibility on premium cable television when the show returned to HBO in a later season, extending the character's presence from 2005 into 2014.

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Recent Work

The Comeback

Played Mark Berman, husband of Valerie Cherish, on the HBO series (2005–2014).

2005–2014
Amateur Movie

Portrayed the character Edward in the 1994 film.

1994
Simple Men

Feature film debut.

1992
The Adventures of Pete & Pete

Television work from 1993 to 1996.

1993–1996
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Simple Men (1992)
  2. Role as Edward in Amateur Movie (1994)
  3. Television work on The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993–1996)
  4. Portrayed Mark Berman on HBO's The Comeback (2005–2014)
  5. Core member of the Cucaracha Theatre Company
  6. Extensive stage work at The Vineyard, Playwrights Horizons, Soho Rep, The Flea, The Atlantic Theater and regional theaters
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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Damian Young was born on October 27, 1961.

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Damian Young is publicly listed as married to Welker White.