Mark Rowley was born in Paisley, Scotland, to Ann and Stephen Rowley, a fireman. He attended PACE Youth Theatre for several years and it was here that he discovered his ambition to become an actor. Mark later on attended the prestigious Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD - now renamed the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland [RCS]) He graduated in 2012. Durring his training he was able to take on work with the BBC, making an appearance alongside Jason Isaacs in the drama 'Case Histories'.