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Martin Jarvis

Actor | * 08/04/1941 (82) | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England (United Kingdom (UK))
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Martin Jarvis OBE (born 4 August 1941) is an English actor. Described by the BBC as "one of Britain's most distinguished and versatile actors", he has had a varied career in theatre, film and television, and is particularly noted for radio acting and voicing audiobooks. ()

Martin Jarvis OBE is one of Britain's most versatile leading actors. His distinguished career continues to encompass just about every aspect of the entertainment industry: film, television, theatre, radio and audio recording. He is also the author of two bestselling books: a hilarious autobiography Acting Strangely and a compelling account of his award-winning time on Broadway in 2001: Broadway, Jeeves - The Diary of a Theatrical Adventure, both published by Methuen. In 2010 he starred as Vincent Hogg in a new production of Agatha Christie's The Mirror Cracked in ITV/WGHB's popular 'Miss Marple' series. In 2009, he starred in BBC2's comedy/drama Taking the Flak, receiving outstanding reviews for his performance as national treasure tv journalist David Bradburn. He stars in the feature film Neander Jin - Return of the Neanderthal Man (US/ Germany co-production, 2010) as Peter Blodnik, network mogul.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Crime

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Awards & Nominations for Martin Jarvis

Officer of The Order of The British Empire Theatre World Award
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Movies with Martin Jarvis as Actor(32)

as Henry V (voice)2023 Brave the Dark
as Sir Stanley Rous2014 United Passions
as Alfred Pennyworth (voice)2014 Batman: Assault on Arkham
as British TV Interviewer2013 Phil Spector
as Saitine (voice)2012 Wreck-It Ralph
as Interviewer2010 Inside the Actor's Workshop
as Nergal / Police Officer / Tarvis (voice)2008 Underfist: Halloween Bash
as Voice of Capt. Lockhart (voice)2006 The Ruby in the Smoke
as Leonard2005 Much Ado About Nothing
as Baron de Whichehalse2001 Lorna Doone
as Jeeves2001 By Jeeves
as Neil Biddle1999 Sex 'n' Death
as Duff Gordon1997 Titanic
as Moses / God (voice)1996 Moses
as Papa1992 Emily's Ghost
as Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)1990 The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
as Inspector Jack Mitchell1988 Buster
as Narrator / Boy / Father (voice)1987 The Reluctant Dragon
as Frank1987 Make and Break
as Johannes Hentschel1981 The Bunker
as Sir Fergus / Sir James1977 Charades
as Godfrey Ablewhite1972 The Moonstone
as Lt. Donald Wilcox1970 The Last Escape
as Jeremy Secker1970 Taste the Blood of Dracula

TV Shows/Series with Martin Jarvis as Actor(44)

as Henry Broom2013 Endeavour
as Paul Hollander2013 By Any Means
as Narrator (voice)2010 Just William
as himself2006 The One Show
as Leonard2005 ShakespeaRe-Told
as Vincent Hogg2004 Agatha Christie's Marple
as John Dread2000 Max Steel
as (voice)2000 Jackie Chan Adventures
as Cadbury, Bascomb1996 Richie Rich
as Moses / God (voice)1996 Testament: The Bible in Animation
as Cyril MacKendrick1995 Space: Above and Beyond
as Colin Draper1993 Walker, Texas Ranger
as Monsieur de Renal1993 Scarlet and Black
as Narrator (voice)1992 Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
as Maurice Howling1991 Murder Most Horrid
as Captain Warburton1989 Agatha Christie's Poirot
as Bart1986 Casualty
1986 Lovejoy
as Giles Havelock1984 Murder, She Wrote
as Narrator1983 Natural World
as Nils Borg1978 Enemy at the Door
as himself1978 An Audience with...
as Philip Marsden1971 The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
as Hilio1963 Doctor Who
as Butler / Voice in Reminder Room1963 Doctor Who
as Butler1963 Doctor Who
as Governor1963 Doctor Who
as Vic Hallan1955 Dixon of Dock Green

Full Name: Martin Jarvis
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Monday, 08/04 1941 (August) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 82 years + 237 days)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Dulwich Prep London
Martin Jarvis frequently works together with these people:
Terry Walsh (39x, Actor)
Clancy Brown (20x, Actor)
Pat Gorman (17x, Actor)
Max Faulkner (15x, Actor)
Michael Sheard (13x, Actor)
Cy Town (11x, Actor)
Bernard Horsfall (11x, Actor)
John Scott Martin (11x, Actor)
Michael Wisher (10x, Actor)
Anthony Ainley (9x, Actor)
Dave Carter (9x, Actor)
David Mamet (5x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:622700, Added: 10/21/2018, Last updated: 03/25/2024