Person

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.

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  Play for Today

  Sir Fergus / Sir James

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  Stargate Atlantis

  Davos

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  NOVA

  G.H. Hardy (voice)

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  Agatha Christie's Poirot

  Captain Warburton

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  Doctor Who

  Hilio

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  Casualty

  Bart

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  Murder, She Wrote

  Giles Havelock

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  Father Brown

  Graham Snow

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  Titanic

  Sir Duff Gordon

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  Numb3rs

  Taylor Ashby

• 2025Brave the DarkHenry V (voice)
• 2023Tales of the TardisGovernor
• 2018New Chilling Tales: The AnthologySelf - Narrator
• 2016Hallelujah!Self
• 2014Batman: Assault on ArkhamAlfred Pennyworth (voice)
• 2014United PassionsSir Stanley Rous
• 2014CosmosHumphry Davy (voice)
• 2013By Any MeansPaul Hollander
• 2013Phil SpectorBritish TV Interviewer
• 2013EndeavourHenry Broom
• 2013Father BrownGraham Snow
• 2012Wreck-It RalphSaitine (voice)
• 2011The Girl with the Dragon TattooBirger
• 2011Batman: Arkham City (The Movie)Alfred Pennyworth
• 2010Just WilliamNarrator (voice)
• 2010Inside the Actor's WorkshopInterviewer
• 2010Beware of What You Wish Forhinself
• 2009Taking the Flak
• 2009Neander Jin - Die Rückkehr des NeandertalersPeter Blodnik
• 2008Underfist: Halloween BashNergal / Police Officer / Tarvis (voice)
• 2007Hitler: The Comedy YearsJohannes Hentschel (archive footage) (uncredited)
• 2006The Ruby in the SmokeVoice of Capt. Lockhart (voice)
• 2005Much Ado About NothingLeonard
• 2005ShakespeaRe-ToldLeonard
• 2005Tales of IsopSelf
• 2005The Life and Times of Juniper LeeWilliam / Bartok (voice)
• 2005Numb3rsTaylor Ashby
• 2004Agatha Christie's MarpleVincent Hogg
• 2004Stargate AtlantisDavos
• 2003Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage WarJB
• 2002BootlegMr. Blades
• 2002The Inspector Lynley MysteriesCowfrey Pitt
• 2001By JeevesJeeves
• 2001The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyNergal
• 2001Lorna DooneBaron de Whichehalse
• 2000Lorna DooneBaron de Whichehalse
• 2000Jackie Chan Adventures(voice)
• 2000Max SteelJohn Dread (voice)
• 1999Sex 'n' DeathNeil Biddle
• 1997TitanicSir Duff Gordon
• 1997Extreme Ghostbusters
• 1996Testament: The Bible in AnimationMoses / God (voice)
• 1996MosesMoses / God (voice)
• 1996Richie RichCadbury, Bascomb
• 1995The Queen's NoseFrank
• 1995Space: Above and Beyond
• 1995The Absence of WarLinus Frank
• 1994An Audience with Ken DoddSelf
• 1994The TickBreadmaster (voice)
• 1994CalliopeO'Brien
• 1993Scarlet and BlackMonsieur de Renal
• 1993Walker, Texas RangerColin Draper
• 1993The TempestNarrator
• 1992A Touch of FrostHarvey Wade
• 1992Shakespeare: The Animated TalesNarrator (voice)
• 1992Emily's GhostPapa
• 1991Murder Most HorridMaurice Howling
• 1990The Fool of the World and the Flying ShipSharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)
• 1989Huxley Pig
• 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotCaptain Warburton
• 1988BusterInspector Jack Mitchell
• 1987The Reluctant DragonNarrator / Boy / Father (voice)
• 1987Dispatches
• 1987Inspector MorseRandall Rees
• 1987Make and BreakFrank
• 1986CasualtyBart
• 1986Artists and ModelsCommentary (voice)
• 1986LovejoyAdam Bailey
• 1985The Black TowerWilfred Anstey
• 1985Doctor Who: Vengeance on VarosThe Governor
• 1985Screen TwoLinus Frank
• 1984Murder, She WroteGiles Havelock
• 1984Mr. Palfrey of WestminsterArmitage
• 1984HamletSelf - Presenter
• 1983Natural WorldNarrator
• 1982Countdown
• 1981The BunkerJohannes Hentschel
• 1981Sunday Night ThrillerStone
• 1980BreakawayDet. Insp. Sam Harvey
• 1979IkeKing George VI
• 1978Rings on Their FingersOliver Pryde
• 1978Enemy at the DoorNils Borg
• 1978An Audience with...Self
• 1977CharadesSir Fergus / Sir James
• 1977True PatriotKlaus
• 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekKlaus
• 1977The Sunday DramaNarrator
• 1976KillersAlfred Arthur Rouse
• 1975Rumpole of the BaileyCanon Timothy Donkin
• 1975Zigger ZaggerLes
• 1974David CopperfieldUriah Heep
• 1974Seven Faces of WomanJames Thurley
• 1974NOVAG.H. Hardy (voice)
• 1974Doctor Who: Invasion of the DinosaursButler
• 1974The PallisersFrank Greystock
• 1973European HeritageNarrator (voice)
• 1972Arthur of the Britons
• 1972The MoonstoneGodfrey Ablewhite
• 1972The MoonstoneGodfrey Ablewhite
• 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesPhilip Marsden
• 1970Little WomenJohn Brooke
• 1970Play for TodaySir Fergus / Sir James
• 1970Taste the Blood of DraculaJeremy Secker
• 1970The Last EscapeLt. Donald Wilcox
• 1969Paul Temple
• 1969W. Somerset MaughamDr. Naughton
• 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreGodfrey Footman
• 1969Look at Life: Look at ManSelf - Commentator
• 1968Nicholas NicklebyNicholas Nickleby
• 1968Look at Life: Where Have All the Butterflies Gone?Self - Commentator
• 1968Look at Life: The Sinking CitySelf - Commentator
• 1968Look at Life: High LivingSelf - Commentator
• 1968Look at Life: On the MeterSelf
• 1967ITV PlayhouseDavid Bryant
• 1967EscapePeter
• 1967The Forsyte SagaJolyon 'Jon' Forsyte
• 1967Look at Life: Hopping AlongCommentator
• 1966Secrets of a Windmill Girl
• 1965BBC Play of the MonthAircraftman Dickinson
• 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreFather Ramon
• 1965Doctor Who: The Web PlanetHilio
• 1964Detective
• 1963Doctor WhoHilio
• 1955Dixon of Dock GreenVic Hallan