Mark Anthony Lenard Baca was born in Clovis, NM, in 1971. He was first introduced to film in 1992, right out of high school, on the feature film "Kick Boxer 4." At that time Mark Anthony was a successful combative-sport athlete, competing in martial arts, boxing, and kickboxing—skills that sparked his interest in becoming an action star. Over the years he worked on film sets here and there, but his true passion has always been helping others through his martial arts studios and his Ani-Bullying Campaign.

Since 2011 Mark Anthony has taken a more serious approach to acting and stunts, committing full time to those goals. From 1992 onward he spent many years behind the scenes making action films, but during the past decade he has stepped more into the spotlight. He finally landed his first leading role in Evan Allen's 6 Wheels from Hell, filmed outside Las Vegas, NV. In that production Mark Anthony not only starred as the Mother Trucker—the psychotic killer trucker from hell—but he also coordinated all stunts and assisted with set dressing for the feature.

Following that performance, Mark Anthony co-starred with John Schneider—yes, the John Schneider from The Dukes of Hazzard—in the recent patriotic film To Die For. Working closely with John as his on-screen nemesis, he gained considerable attention from that appearance. He has since starred in several other feature films and is now producing projects with MGI Productions.

Mark Anthony remains busy with stunt work and his acting career, and he is preparing to launch his own reality TV show in spring 2026. The new series, titled The Last Stuntman Standing, is being developed in partnership with a powerful production company. Keep an eye out for Mark Anthony and his stunt company, Extreme Force Hollywood Stunts and Film, as they continue to expand their presence in the industry.