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One of England's most popular actors for more than two decades, Martin is noted for his versatility. He has starred in over 100 TV roles, his long TV career beginning in 1967 with Love on the Dole. Prior to The Professionals, he had always been careful to be very different in each of his roles to avoid being typecast... See full bio »

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2007-2013 Inspector George Gently (TV series)
George Gently
– Gently Between the Lines (2013) … George Gently
– Green for Greencoat (2013) … George Gently
– Gently in the Cathedral (2012) … George Gently
– The Lost Child (2012) … George Gently
– Gently with Class (2012) … George Gently
See all 17 episodes »
 
2012 Playhouse Presents (TV series)
Piers Hunt
– City Hall (2012) … Piers Hunt
 
2011 Masterpiece Mystery (TV series)
– Poirot XI: Three Act Tragedy (2011)
 
2010 Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV series)
Sir Charles Cartwright
– Three Act Tragedy (2010) … Sir Charles Cartwright
 
2008 Apparitions (TV mini-series)
Father Jacob
– Episode #1.6 (2008) … Father Jacob
– Episode #1.5 (2008) … Father Jacob
– Episode #1.4 (2008) … Father Jacob
– Episode #1.3 (2008) … Father Jacob
– Episode #1.2 (2008) … Father Jacob
See all 6 episodes »
 
2007 Cranford (TV mini-series)
Peter Jenkyns
– May 1843 (2007) … Peter Jenkyns
 
2001-2007 Judge John Deed (TV series)
Judge John Deed
– Evidence of Harm: Part 2 (2007) … Judge John Deed
– Evidence of Harm: Part 1 (2007) … Judge John Deed
– War Crimes: Part 2 (2007) … Judge John Deed
– War Crimes: Part 1 (2007) … Judge John Deed
– Heart of Darkness (2006) … Judge John Deed
See all 29 episodes »
 
2005 The Iceman Murder (TV movie)
Narrator (voice)
 
2004 The Murder Room (TV series)
Adam Dalgliesh
 
2003 Death in Holy Orders (TV series)
Commander Adam Dalgliesh
– Episode #1.1 … Commander Adam Dalgliesh
– Episode #1.2 … Commander Adam Dalgliesh
 
1999-2002 Always and Everyone (TV series)
Robert Kingsford / Robert kingsford
– Episode #4.1 (2002) … Robert Kingsford
– Episode #3.6 (2001) … Robert kingsford
– Episode #3.5 (2001) … Robert Kingsford
– Episode #3.3 (2001) … Robert Kingsford
– Episode #2.7 (2000) … Robert Kingsford
See all 12 episodes »
 
1999 The Scarlet Pimpernel (TV series)
Chauvelin
– The King's Ransom/The Scarlet Pimpernel and the Kidnapped King (1999) … Chauvelin
– Valentin Gautier/The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Madame Guillotine (1999) … Chauvelin
– The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999) … Chauvelin
 
1996 Rhodes (TV mini-series)
Cecil John Rhodes
– The Reckoning (1996) … Cecil John Rhodes
– Upsetting the Apple Cart (1996) … Cecil John Rhodes
– Land, Gold and Loot (1996) … Cecil John Rhodes
– The Chameleon and the Fly (1996) … Cecil John Rhodes
– The Price of My Blood (1996) … Cecil John Rhodes
See all 8 episodes »
 
1993-1995 The Chief (TV series)
Chief Constable Alan Cade / DAC Alan Cade / Deputy Chief Comm. Alan Cade
– Episode #5.7 (1995) … Chief Constable Alan Cade
– Episode #5.6 (1995) … Chief Constable Alan Cade
– Episode #5.5 (1995) … Chief Constable Alan Cade
– Episode #5.4 (1995) … Chief Constable Alan Cade
– Episode #5.3 (1995) … Chief Constable Alan Cade
See all 23 episodes »
 
1992 Screen One (TV series)
Chief Supt. Mike Barclay
– Black and Blue (1992) … Chief Supt. Mike Barclay
 
1991 For the Greater Good (TV movie)
Peter Balliol, MP
 
1990 The Investigation: Inside a Terrorist Bombing (TV movie)
Ian McBride
 
1990 Ladder of Swords
Don DeMarco (aka Eugene Sullivan)
 
1989 Cassidy (TV movie)
James Griffin
 
1988 Intrigue (TV movie)
Roskov
 
1988 The Most Dangerous Man in the World
Suleyman
 
1986 Robin Hood (TV series)
A Professional Beggar
– The Cross of St. Ciricus (1986) … A Professional Beggar (uncredited)
 
1985 The Last Place on Earth (TV mini-series)
Captain R. F. Scott
– Foregone Conclusion (1985) … Captain R. F. Scott
– Gentlemen & Players (1985) … Captain R. F. Scott
– Leading Men (1985) … Captain R. F. Scott
– Minor Diversions (1985) … Captain R. F. Scott
– Poles Apart (1985) … Captain R. F. Scott
See all 7 episodes »
 
1984 The Explorers (TV series documentary)
Burke
– South to North (1984) … Burke
 
1984 Facelift
Zax
 
1983 The Hound of the Baskervilles (TV movie)
Sir Henry Baskerville
 
1977-1983 The Professionals (TV series)
Doyle
– No Stone (1983) … Doyle
– A Man Called Quinn (1983) … Doyle
– The Ojuka Situation (1983) … Doyle
– The Untouchables (1983) … Doyle
– Cry Wolf (1983) … Doyle
See all 57 episodes »
 
1982 East Lynne (TV movie)
Archibald Carlyle
 
1980 Cream in My Coffee (TV movie)
Jack Butcher
 
1977 The New Avengers (TV series)
Larry
– Obsession (1977) … Larry
 
1977 BBC2 Play of the Week (TV series)
Michael J. Arlen
– Exiles (1977) … Michael J. Arlen
 
1977 The Duchess of Duke Street (TV series)
Arthur
– Family Matters (1977) … Arthur
 
1977 Z Cars (TV series)
Graham Moffat
– Domestic (1977) … Graham Moffat
 
1977 Jubilee (TV series)
Paul
– Our Kid (1977) … Paul
 
1976 Beasts (TV series)
Dave
– Buddy Boy (1976) … Dave
 
1976 Sutherland's Law (TV series)
Alan Forsyth
– Blind Jump (1976) … Alan Forsyth
 
1974-1975 BBC Play of the Month (TV series)
King Ferdinand of Navarre / Orestes, Electra's brother
– Love's Labour's Lost (1975) … King Ferdinand of Navarre
– Electra (1974) … Orestes, Electra's brother
 
1975 Operation: Daybreak
Karel Curda
 
1975 Barlow at Large (TV series)
Stefan Borowski
– Asylum (1975) … Stefan Borowski
 
1974 Aquarius (TV series)
Stage actor
– Desire Revisted-Streetcar/Pulcinella (1974) … Stage actor
 
1973 The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
Rachid
 
1973 Helen: A Woman of Today (TV series)
Frank Tully
– Helen (1973) … Frank Tully
– Stephen (1973) … Frank Tully
– Carole (1973) … Frank Tully
– Harold (1973) … Frank Tully
– Mother (1973) … Frank Tully
See all 10 episodes »
 
1973 Achilles Heel (TV movie)
Dave Irwin
 
1972 Villains (TV series)
Monty Parkin
– Move In, Move On (1972) … Monty Parkin
– His Dad Named Him Aftter the General (1972) … Monty Parkin
– George (1972) … Monty Parkin
 
1971 Play for Today (TV series)
Brian
– The Pigeon Fancier (1971) … Brian
 
1971 Macbeth
Banquo
 
1971 Doctor at Large (TV series)
Dr. Huw Evans
– Mother and Father Doing Well (1971) … Dr. Huw Evans
 
1969-1970 ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV series)
Horatio / Norm
– Hamlet (1970) … Horatio
– Two Feet Off the Ground (1969) … Norm
 
1970 The Mating Machine (TV series)
Frank
– Who Sleeps on the Right? (1970) … Frank
 
1969 Strange Report (TV series)
Savi
– Sniper: When Is Your Cousin Not? (1969) … Savi
 
1969 Doctor in the House (TV series)
Huw Evans
– Pass or Fail (1969) … Huw Evans
– All for Love... (1969) … Huw Evans
– Keep It Clean! (1969) … Huw Evans
– The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Casino (1969) … Huw Evans
– Getting the Bird (1969) … Huw Evans
See all 10 episodes »
 
1969 Fraud Squad (TV series)
Marchmont
– All Clean and Paid For (1969) … Marchmont
 
1967-1968 City 68' (TV series)
Andy Blake / George Lease
– The System: Them Down There (1968) … Andy Blake
– Son of the City (1967) … George Lease
 
1968 For Amusement Only (TV series)
Third member
– Anything But the Woods (1968) … Third member (uncredited)
 
1968 Sanctuary (TV series)
Gerry Reason
– The Novice (1968) … Gerry Reason
 
1968 Public Eye (TV series)
Ron Baker
– Strictly Private and Confidential (1968) … Ron Baker
 
1967-1968 Coronation Street (TV series)
Robert Croft
– Episode #1.738 (1968) … Robert Croft
– Episode #1.737 (1968) … Robert Croft
– Episode #1.736 (1968) … Robert Croft
– Episode #1.735 (1968) … Robert Croft
– Episode #1.730 (1967) … Robert Croft
 
1967 Sexton Blake (TV series)
Piet Reinders
– Knave of Diamonds: Part 5 - The Red Waistcoat (1967) … Piet Reinders
– Knave of Diamonds: Part 4 - The Blue Lily (1967) … Piet Reinders
 
1967 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Arnold Champion / O'Leary
– ITV Summer Playhouse #10: Travelling Light (1967) … Arnold Champion
– Love on the Dole (1967) … O'Leary
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2008 Apparitions (TV mini-series) (consultant producer - 6 episodes)
– Episode #1.6 (2008) (consultant producer)
– Episode #1.5 (2008) (consultant producer)
– Episode #1.4 (2008) (consultant producer)
– Episode #1.3 (2008) (consultant producer)
– Episode #1.2 (2008) (consultant producer)
See all 6 episodes »
 
Show ShowSelf (23 titles)
2009-2012 Loose Women (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #17.6 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #15.43 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #13.164 (2009) … Himself
 
2012 The Unforgettable Gordon Jackson (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2012 Great West End Theatres (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 1 October 2010 (2010) … Himself - Actor
 
2010 Dambusters Declassified (TV documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
2009-2010 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 July 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 Strictly Courtroom (TV documentary)
Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
2007 Lemur Island (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
– Episode #1.10 (2007) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
– Episode #1.9 (2007) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
– Episode #1.8 (2007) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
– Episode #1.7 (2007) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
– Episode #1.6 (2007) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
See all 10 episodes »
 
2007 Dancing on Ice: Defrosted (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.10 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Dancing on Ice (TV series)
Himself - Audience Member
– Episode #2.10 (2007) … Himself - Audience Member
 
2006 Davina (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 The Heaven and Earth Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Today with Des and Mel (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2003 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 November 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Horizon (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
– Killer Lakes (2002) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
2000 Live Talk (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #1.57 (2000) … Himself
 
2000 I Love 1970's (TV series documentary)
Himself - Interviewee
– I Love 1977 (2000) … Himself - Interviewee
 
1990 The Media Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.9 (1990) … Himself
 
1988 Comic Relief (TV special)
Himself
 
1983 An Audience with Mel Brooks (TV special)
Himself
 
1983 The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.5 (1983) … Himself
 
1980 Night of One Hundred Stars (TV movie)
Himself
 
1972 The Explorers (TV series)
Robert Burke
– Burke and Wills (1972) … Robert Burke
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2010 Almost Famous III (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Stars on the Street (TV documentary)
Robert Croft (uncredited)
 
1997 Before They Were Famous (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Play "The Battle of Shrivings", by Peter Shaffer, as "David", Lyric, West End, 1970. See more »

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Height:

5' 8½" (1.74 m)
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Personal Quote:

The day before an opening night I'm almost physically sick and wish I was on another planet. I have fantasies about cancelling it - the theatre could burn down, they could change their minds and I'd be free! Just before the curtain goes up, I wonder why I do this to myself. See more »

Trivia:

Blocked repeats of The Professionals until the mid-1990s. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius