Personal Info
Known For
Sound
Born
February 29, 1984 (age 42)
Place of Birth
San Jose, California, USA
Also Known As
Mark Derek Foster
Mark Foster
Biography
Mark Derek Foster is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead singer of the band Foster the People. After struggling to create a successful band in his early 20s, Foster finally had his big break as one of the co-founders of Foster the People in 2009, along with his two friends, Mark Pontius and Cubbie Fink. The band has since released three studio albums: Torches in 2011, Supermodel in 2014, and Sacred Hearts Club in 2017.
Known For
TV
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
2015
TV
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
2015
TV
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975
TV
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Self
2008
TV
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
2010
TV
Dancing on Wheels
Self - Contestant
2010
Film
Reader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet Race
Charlie Chipmunk (voice)
2004
Film
Reader Rabbit: Wordville Soup
Charlie Chipmunk (voice)
2005
Film
Foster The People: Paradise State of Mind Tour - Live From Mexico City (Nov 25, 2025)
Self
2026
Film
Foster The People: Paradise State of Mind Tour - Live From Razzmatazz Barcelona (July 17, 2025)
Self
2025
Filmography
2026FilmFoster The People: Paradise State of Mind Tour - Live From Mexico City (Nov 25, 2025)as Self2025FilmFoster The People: Paradise State of Mind Tour - Live From Razzmatazz Barcelona (July 17, 2025)as Self2015TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertas Self2010TVDancing on Wheelsas Self - Contestant2010TVBBC Radio 1's Live Lounge2008TVNPR Tiny Desk Concertsas Self2005FilmReader Rabbit: Wordville Soupas Charlie Chipmunk (voice)2004FilmReader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet Raceas Charlie Chipmunk (voice)1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Musical Guest