Martin Jarvis
Known for

Acting

Credits

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Gender

Man

Birthday

Aug 4, 1941 (83)

Place of birth

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Also known as

Martin Jarvis

Biography

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.

Known for
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2023Tales of the TardisGovernor
2023Brave the DarkHenry V (voice)
2018New Chilling Tales: The AnthologySelf - Narrator
2016Hallelujah!Self
2014CosmosHumphry Davy (voice)
2014Batman: Assault on ArkhamAlfred Pennyworth (voice)
2014United PassionsSir Stanley Rous
2013EndeavourHenry Broom
2013Phil SpectorBritish TV Interviewer
2013By Any MeansPaul Hollander
2012Wreck-It RalphSaitine (voice)
2011The Girl with the Dragon TattooBirger
2010Just WilliamNarrator (voice)
2010Inside the Actor's WorkshopInterviewer
2010Beware of What You Wish Forhinself
2009Neander Jin - Die Rückkehr des NeandertalersPeter Blodnik
2009Taking the Flak
2008Underfist: Halloween BashNergal / Police Officer / Tarvis (voice)
2007Hitler: The Comedy YearsJohannes Hentschel (archive footage) (uncredited)
2006The One ShowSelf
2006The Ruby in the SmokeVoice of Capt. Lockhart (voice)
2005The Life and Times of Juniper LeeWilliam / Bartok (voice)
2005The Life and Times of Juniper LeeWilliam / King Teddy (voice)
2005ShakespeaRe-ToldLeonard
2005Much Ado About NothingLeonard
2004Stargate AtlantisDavos
2004Agatha Christie's MarpleVincent Hogg
2003Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage WarJB
2002The Inspector Lynley MysteriesCowfrey Pitt
2002BootlegMr. Blades
2001The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyNergal
2001Lorna DooneBaron de Whichehalse
2001By JeevesJeeves
2000Jackie Chan Adventures(voice)
2000Max SteelJohn Dread (voice)
2000Lorna DooneBaron de Whichehalse
1999Sex 'n' DeathNeil Biddle
1998Space Island One
1997TitanicDuff Gordon
1997Extreme Ghostbusters
1996Richie RichCadbury, Bascomb
1996Testament: The Bible in AnimationMoses / God (voice)
1996MosesMoses / God (voice)
1995Space: Above and Beyond
1995Space: Above and BeyondCyril MacKendrick
1995The Absence of WarLinus Frank
1994The TickBreadmaster (voice)
1994An Audience with Ken DoddHimself
1994CalliopeO'Brien
1993Walker, Texas RangerColin Draper
1993Scarlet and BlackMonsieur de Renal
1992A Touch of Frost
1992Shakespeare: The Animated TalesNarrator (voice)
1992Emily's GhostPapa
1991Murder Most HorridMaurice Howling
1990The Fool of the World and the Flying ShipSharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)
1989Agatha Christie's PoirotCaptain Warburton
1989Huxley Pig
1988BusterInspector Jack Mitchell
1987Inspector MorseRandall Rees
1987The Reluctant DragonNarrator / Boy / Father (voice)
1987Make and BreakFrank
1986CasualtyBart
1986LovejoyAdam Bailey
1985Doctor Who: Vengeance on VarosThe Governor
1984Murder, She WroteGiles Havelock
1984Murder, She WroteCyril Ruddy
1984HamletSelf - Presenter
1983Natural WorldNarrator
1982Countdown
1981The BunkerJohannes Hentschel
1980Breakaway
1978Enemy at the DoorNils Borg
1978Rings on Their Fingers
1978An Audience with...Self
1977CharadesSir Fergus / Sir James
1975Rumpole of the Bailey
1974NOVAG.H. Hardy (voice)
1974NOVANarrator (voice)
1974Doctor Who: Invasion of the DinosaursButler
1974The Pallisers
1974Within These Walls
1972Arthur of the Britons
1972The MoonstoneGodfrey Ablewhite
1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesPhilip Marsden
1970Taste the Blood of DraculaJeremy Secker
1970Play for TodaySir Fergus / Sir James
1970The Last EscapeLt. Donald Wilcox
1969Paul Temple
1968Nicholas NicklebyNicholas Nickleby
1967The Forsyte SagaJolyon 'Jon' Forsyte
1966Secrets of a Windmill Girl
1965Doctor Who: The Web PlanetHillo
1964Detective
1963Doctor WhoHilio
1963Doctor WhoButler
1963Doctor WhoButler / Voice in Reminder Room
1963Doctor WhoGovernor
1955Dixon of Dock GreenVic Hallan