Quick Facts
Born:
1941-08-04
Birthplace:
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Credits:
121 Total Roles
Martin Jarvis
Acting
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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
Titanic
Sir Duff Gordon
Wreck-It Ralph
Saitine (voice)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Birger
Cosmos
Humphry Davy (voice)
Batman: Assault on Arkham
Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
Stargate Atlantis
Davos
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Nergal
Jackie Chan Adventures
(voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Brave the Dark MOVIE | Henry V (voice) |
| 2023 | Tales of the Tardis TV | Governor |
| 2018 | New Chilling Tales: The Anthology MOVIE | Self - Narrator |
| 2016 | Hallelujah! MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Batman: Assault on Arkham MOVIE | Alfred Pennyworth (voice) |
| 2014 | United Passions MOVIE | Sir Stanley Rous |
| 2014 | Cosmos TV | Humphry Davy (voice) |
| 2013 | By Any Means TV | Paul Hollander |
| 2013 | Phil Spector MOVIE | British TV Interviewer |
| 2013 | Endeavour TV | Henry Broom |