Mark Foster (Singer) Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Biography, Facts

Mark Foster Quick Info
Height5 ft 9 in
Weight71 kg
Date of BirthFebruary 29, 1984
Zodiac SignPisces
SpouseJulia Garner

Mark Foster is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is the lead vocalist of Foster the People and is famous for his band’s crossover hit single, Pumped Up Kicks (2011). He has more than 200k followers on Instagram.

Born Name

Mark Derek Foster

Nick Name

Mister Smims

Sun Sign

Pisces

Born Place

San Jose, California, United States

Nationality

American

Occupation

Singer, Songwriter, Musician

Family

  • Father – Daniel Foster
  • Mother – Kathleen Foster

Genre

Indie Pop, Alternative Rock, Neo-psychedelia, Indie Rock, Dance-pop, Indie Electronic

Instruments

Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizers

Labels

  • Columbia Records
  • Startime International

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

71 kg or 156.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Mark has dated –

  • Helena Reznor
  • Michelle Trachtenberg (2012)
  • Taylor Swift (2012)
  • Joslyn Fink
  • Julia Garner (2018-Present) – He married Ozark actress Julia Garner on December 27, 2019.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    He has English, Irish, German, and Welsh ancestry.

    Hair Color

    Light Brown

    Eye Color

    Blue

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Several tattoos including a shamrock, boxing gloves, etc.

    Mark Foster Favorite Things

    • Songs – God Only Knows by The Beach Boys, Tom Ford by Jay-Z
    • Movie Soundtrack – Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins from Top Gun (1986)
    • Childhood Song – I Get Around by The Beach Boys
    • Club Anthem – We Found Love by Rihanna and Calvin Harris
    • Wedding Song – In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins
    • Song From Foster The People – Pseudologia Fantastica

    SourceYouTube, ShortList.com

    Mark Foster Facts

  • He previously wrote jingles for brands such as Verizon and Honey Bunches of Oats.
  • His band was initially named ‘Foster and the People’ but it was changed to ‘Foster the People’ after fans regularly misheard the band name as the latter.
  • Mark suffered from drug addiction.
  • From 2012 to 2015, he worked on a side project with current band member Isom Innis called Smims & Belle.
  • Featured Image by Julio Enriquez / Wikimedia / CC BY 2.0

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