Martin Jarvis
Acting
Born 1941-08-04 · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Brave the Dark
Jan 23, 2025
New Chilling Tales: The Anthology
Oct 1, 2018
Hallelujah!
Oct 7, 2016
Batman: Assault on Arkham
Aug 12, 2014
United Passions
Jun 19, 2014
Phil Spector
Jun 14, 2013
Wreck-It Ralph
Nov 1, 2012
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Dec 14, 2011
Inside the Actor's Workshop
Sep 15, 2010
Beware of What You Wish For
Jan 1, 2010
Underfist: Halloween Bash
Oct 12, 2008
Hitler: The Comedy Years
May 10, 2007
The Ruby in the Smoke
Dec 27, 2006
Much Ado About Nothing
Nov 7, 2005
Tales of Isop
Oct 3, 2005
Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
Jan 30, 2003
By Jeeves
Oct 17, 2001
Lorna Doone
Mar 11, 2001
Titanic
Dec 18, 1997
The Absence of War
May 18, 1995
An Audience with Ken Dodd
Dec 3, 1994
Calliope
Feb 6, 1994
The Tempest
Mar 12, 1993
Emily's Ghost
Jan 1, 1992
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
Sep 28, 1990
Buster
Sep 16, 1988
The Reluctant Dragon
Dec 31, 1987
Make and Break
Jan 2, 1987
Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos
Jan 26, 1985
Hamlet
Jan 1, 1984