Mark Leiren-Young | |
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| Born | September 4, 1962 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | Masters Degree in Creative Writing - University of British Columbia |
| Occupation(s) | Playwright, author, filmmaker, director, performer, satirist, podcaster, activist |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Notable work | The Killer Whale Who Changed the World, Never Shoot a Stampede Queen, The Green Chain, Shylock, Orcas Everywhere |
| Spouse | Rayne Ellycrys Benu |
| Awards | Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour |
| Website | leiren-young |
Mark Leiren-Young (born September 4, 1962) is a Canadian playwright, author, journalist, screenwriter, filmmaker, and performer. He lives in Saanich, British Columbia and is married to Rayne Ellycrys Benu.