Mark Greene

Mark Greene, an only child, was raised by his mother, Ruth, and father, David. David Greene served in the United States Navy; thus, the family moved frequently. Mark had a very strained relationship with his father, and was decidedly closer to his mother. He'd often act out in an attempt to upset his father, and aimed his goals in the opposite of what his father wanted. Mark thought his father's Navy career mattered more to him than his family, only to later learn that David was on track to be an Admiral and turned down the chance in order to come home and help Mark with a bully. The most memorable time of his childhood was when his family was in Hawaii. Mark is initially married to Jennifer, with whom he has a daughter, Rachel. They separate due to Jennifer's new job as a clerk in Milwaukee and Mark's long hours in the ER. They reach an agreement, as Mark commutes from Chicago to Milwaukee where Jen and Rachel now live. While in medical school he also befriended Doug Ross. The two men began work at County General Hospital in Chicago and continued their friendship. Mark also became friends with resident Dr. Susan Lewis and Nurse Manager Carol Hathaway. The four of them were working at the hospital in March 1994. Mark Greene is a compassionate, relatable, and often flawed person, known for being a steady presence, good doctor, and devoted father, but also struggled with personal insecurity, poor management skills, and emotional immaturity, leading to a messy personal life and hypocritical moments, making him a realistic everyman doctor loved by many for his humanity. A highly competent physician who prioritized patient care and often acted as a mediator in the chaotic ER. Despite his professional competence, he was often insecure and made poor choices in relationships after his divorce. He can be passive-aggressive, hypocritical, and emotionally volatile at times. He has brown eyes, brown hair with male pattern baldness, and wears glasses. He stands at 6'2 and is slightly muscular.