![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/neighbours-legend-joe-mangels-remote-life-as-he-looks-unrecognisable-in-new-role/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Mark-Little-as-Joe-Mangel-in-Neighbours-with-as-TV-wife-Kerry.jpg&description=Actor Mark Little won a Laurence Olivier Award in 2000 but now has a new life focus - as well as more facial hair - as he has settled down somewhere south of Lake Vyrnwy in Powys Neighbours legend Mark Little is now living in little Welsh farmhouse miles from anywhere – and he couldn't be happier. Mark, 63, was best known for playing Ramsey Street favourite Joe Mangel. He left the soap in 2005 but later briefly reprised his role last year, brining Mark back to viewers' screens for the soap's finale. During his time as Joe, actor Mark sported a short, dark hair 'do and a clean shaven look. But, he now looks very different to how Neighbours fans would recognise him, donning long silver, wavy locks and a full silver beard. Since leaving the soap, not only has Mark taken on a new look but he's embarked on a new lifestyle, too. Mark recently appeared on the BBC as he attended the cricket at Edgbaston for a Test match special. Mark was dressed up for the occasion as he wore a smart shirt and a bright yellow and green tie as he joined commentator Jonathan Agnew at Edgbaston on the View from the Boundary podcast. Mark has undertaken an number of gigs in the limelight since leaving Neighbours. After leaving the show, Mark went on to take over from Chris Evans to co-present the Big Breakfast with Zoe Ball. He then went on to star in numerous films and acclaimed theatre shows - winning a Laurence Olivier Award in 2000 for his one man show. But, he did at one point leave his life of showbiz behind to opt for a quieter way to spend his days. After his Neighbours days, he moved to a farmhouse in Wales – living miles from anywhere "finessing a magic acre in the wilderness" somewhere south of Lake Vyrnwy in Powys. Mark has been an increasingly vocal political activist and anti-fascism campaigner in recent years, reports Wales Online. He couldn't love life any more in his farmhouse and he tweeted: "I have been way out of the loop. And what a loopy loop it is. "We have moved HQ and h){kind=link}
Actor Mark Little won a Laurence Olivier Award in 2000 but now has a new life focus – as well as more facial hair – as he has settled down somewhere south of Lake Vyrnwy in Powys
Neighbours legend Mark Little is now living in little Welsh farmhouse miles from anywhere â and he couldn’t be happier.
Mark, 63, was best known for playing Ramsey Street favourite Joe Mangel. He left the soap in 2005 but later briefly reprised his role last year, brining Mark back to viewers’ screens for the soap’s finale.
During his time as Joe, actor Mark sported a short, dark hair ‘do and a clean shaven look. But, he now looks very different to how Neighbours fans would recognise him, donning long silver, wavy locks and a full silver beard.
Since leaving the soap, not only has Mark taken on a new look but he’s embarked on a new lifestyle, too.