Marcus Schenkenberg: Biography in Details
Who is Marcus Schenkenberg?
Marcus Schenkenberg is a Swedish supermodel. He is also an actor, singer, and author of a book. He was one of the highest-paid models of the 90s.
How old is Marcus Schenkenberg?
Schenkenberg was born in Stockholm, Sweden on August 04, 1968. He is 54 years old. He was born to his mother Marianne Yvonne (Wientjes) and his father Robert Lodewijk Schenkenberg van Mierop, a prominent architect in Sweden. The details about his siblings are not available.
Marcus is of Swedish and Dutch nationality and he belongs to a mixed ethnic background of Indonesian and Dutch.
Education
Marcus Schenkenberg’s academic details are not available.
Marcus Schenkenberg: Professional Life, Career
As per reports, Marcus Schenkenberg was first spotted by photographer Barry King from California on Venice beach who helped him with test shoots and finding a modeling agency. After that, he has been on a very successful journey. Schenkenberg is prominently known for his modeling work in the Calvin Klein ad campaign in the 90s.
Along with that, Marcus Schenkenberg has modeled for big fashion houses such as Versace, Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan, and Iceberg. He is considered to be one of the first male supermodels and was the most sought-after model in the 90s. He has also been in pages of major fashion magazines such as ‘Harper’s Bazaar’, ‘Vogue’, ‘Elle.’
Schenkenberg also tried his hand at acting starting with the 1988 movie ‘Meatballs and Maccaroni’. Along with that, he has also acted in movies such as ‘Prince Valiant’,’ Hostage ’, Multiple touches of Sarcasm’, ’ and Smash’. He has also featured in the American drama series ‘V.I.P’, the British show ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’ and the German television program ‘Germany’s Next Topmodel.’
Schenkenberg also recorded a song ‘La Chica Marita’ which was featured in Robert DeNiro and Dustin Hoffman’s movie ‘flawless’.
Marcus Schenkenberg authored a book in 1997, titled ‘Marcus Schenkenberg, New Rules,’ where he talks about his modeling career and modeling business. It also features prominent photos of Schenkenberg over the years.
Awards, Nominations
Schenkenberg hasn’t won any major awards yet but as far as recognition is concerned, he made the list of ‘50 Most Beautiful People in the World by ‘People magazine in 1992.
What is Marcus Schenkenberg’s net worth?
As of 2023, Marcus Schenkenberg’s net worth is considered to be around $15 million which comes as no surprise as he has spent nearly 30 years in the modeling world.
Marcus Schenkenberg: Rumors and Controversy
Schenkenberg has lived his life without any controversies. Still, in late 2018, a rumor surfaced about his naked photos being leaked which were later debunked.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size
Marcus Schenkenberg weighs 79 kg (174 lbs) and stands 6 feet 4 inches tall. His other body stats are chest: 41 Inches, waist: 35 Inches, and biceps: 33 Inches.
Additionally, his hair color is brown and his eye color is light brown.
Social Media
Marcus Schenkenberg is not very active on social media platforms. He hasn’t got any verified social media accounts like Twitter and Facebook.
Though not verified, his Instagram account seems to be real. He has got over 13k followers on Instagram.
Marcus Schenkenberg’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | August | Sunday |
| 2025 | August | Monday |
| 2026 | August | Tuesday |
| 2027 | August | Wednesday |
| 2028 | August | Friday |