Martin Jarvis
Born August 04, 1941 (Age: 84)
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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
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.
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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Filmography
Brave the Dark
2025
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as Henry V (voice)
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Age: 83
Batman: Assault on Arkham
2014
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as Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
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Age: 73
United Passions
2014
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as Sir Stanley Rous
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Age: 72
Wreck-It Ralph
2012
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as Saitine (voice)
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Age: 71
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2011
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as Birger
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Age: 70
Inside the Actor's Workshop
2010
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as Interviewer
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Age: 69
Beware of What You Wish For
2010
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as hinself
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Age: 68
Much Ado About Nothing
2005
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as Leonard
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Age: 64
Tales of Isop
2005
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as Self
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Age: 64
Titanic
1997
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as Sir Duff Gordon
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Age: 56
Calliope
1994
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as O'Brien
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Age: 52
The Tempest
1993
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as Narrator
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Age: 51
Emily's Ghost
1992
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as Papa
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Age: 50
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
1990
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as Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)
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Age: 49
Buster
1988
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as Inspector Jack Mitchell
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Age: 47
The Reluctant Dragon
1987
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as Narrator / Boy / Father (voice)
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Age: 46
Make and Break
1987
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as Frank
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Age: 45
The Bunker
1981
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as Johannes Hentschel
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Age: 39
Charades
1977
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as Sir Fergus / Sir James
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Age: 36
True Patriot
1977
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as Klaus
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Age: 36
The Moonstone
1972
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as Godfrey Ablewhite
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Age: 30
No Image
Look at Life: Look at Man
1969
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as Self - Commentator
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Age: 27
Look at Life: On the Meter
1968
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as Self
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Age: 26
No Image
Look at Life: High Living
1968
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as Self - Commentator
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Age: 26
No Image
Look at Life: The Sinking City
1968
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as Self - Commentator
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Age: 26
No Image
Look at Life: Where Have All the Butterflies Gone?
1968
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as Self - Commentator
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Age: 26