Mark Hoppus Biography Mark Allan Hoppus was born on March 15, 1972 is an American musician and record producer, most recently for Irish band, Icon on Fire. Mark Hoppus was born in Ridgecrest, California on March 15, 1972, to Connie and Tex Hoppus. His father works for the Department of Defense, designing missiles. His mother, Connie, reflects on her son as "...always a happy kid. Really smart, ... more.