Mark Tymchyshyn (born July 30, 1958) is an American actor perhaps best known for his role in George Lopez as Mel Powers, a factory owner. Tymchyshyn is a graduate of Wayne State University (Michigan).

Career He directed A Lie of the Mind with playwright Sam Shepard. He also has cameo roles in shows such as ER, Diagnosis: Murder, Monk, Seinfeld,as Phil in The Stand In The Drew Carey Show, and Boston Legal. From 1990 to 1992, he played Gavin Kruger in the daytime drama As the World Turns and also appeared in an episode of Malcolm in the Middle in 2000. He originally intended to become a teacher, but is now both an actor and professor.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1987 Hollywood Erotic Film Festival Billy (segment: Video Store Sequences)1991 He Said, She Said Steve 2001 The Sleepy Time Gal Larry Mosher 2007 Lucky You Tournament Official 2013 Savannah Peter Scardino

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