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Martin Jarvis
Born: 4th Aug 1941 Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Dept: Acting
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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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 115
Film: 48 (42%)
Television: 67 (58%)
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Filmography
Nov 2023 (first aired)
Classic Doctor Who duos are reunited as they board a very special TARDIS on a nostalgic voyage through space and time. ... view
Character:
Governor (1 ep.)
2018
A quarter of classic horror stories presented by actor Martin Jarvis. ... view
Character:
Self - Narrator
2016
In this recording, from the Christmas concerts held on historic Temple Square in Salt Lake City, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple S ... view
Character:
Self
2014
Batman works desperately to find a bomb planted by the Joker while Amanda Waller sends her newly-formed Suicide Squad to break into Arkham Asylum and ... view
Character:
Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
2014
An epic, untold story that brings to life the inspiring saga of the World Cup and the three determined men who created it. Driven by their vision and ... view
Character:
Sir Stanley Rous
Mar 2014 (first aired)
Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he voyages across the universe with never-before-told storie ... view
Character:
Humphry Davy (voice) (1 ep.)
Sep 2013 (first aired)
By Any Means follows a clandestine unit living on the edge and playing the criminal elite at their own game, existing in the grey area between the let ... view
Character:
Paul Hollander (1 ep.)
2013
A drama centered on the relationship between Phil Spector and defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden while the music business legend was on trial for the ... view
Character:
British TV Interviewer
Apr 2013 (first aired)
The early days of a young Endeavour Morse, whose experiences as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police will ultimately shape his future. ... view
Character:
Henry Broom (1 ep.)
Jan 2013 (first aired)
Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve my ... view
Character:
Graham Snow (1 ep.)
2012
Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings ... view
Character:
Saitine (voice)
2011
Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist investigates the disappearance of a weary patriarch's niece from 40 years ago. He is aided by the pierced, tatto ... view
Character:
Birger
Dec 2010 (first aired)
Just William is a television serial first broadcast on BBC One in December 2010. The serial is based on the Just William series of books by Richmal Cr ... view
Character:
Narrator (voice) (4 ep.)
Character:
Interviewer
2010
When a couple lose their son in a factory accident, they use a magical monkey's paw to bring him back to life with horrific results... ... view
Character:
hinself
Jul 2009 (first aired)
Comedy-drama about the lives of journalists in war zones. ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (7 ep.)
2009
The Return of The Neanderthal Man is a screwball comedy with a Freudian twist. The story of a young woman's quest to find the perfect mate, who is emb ... view
Character:
Peter Blodnik
Original title: Underfist - Halloween Bash
2008
Irwin, Hoss Delgado, Jeff the Spider, Fred Fredburger, and General Skarr from the "Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy" team up to fight an evil candy ... view
Character:
Nergal / Police Officer / Tarvis (voice)
2007
A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture. ... view
Character:
Johannes Hentschel (archive footage) (uncredited)
2006
Sally Lockhart has struck a man dead with just three words, sent to her in a message from her father just before he drowned in the South China Seas. B ... view
Character:
Voice of Capt. Lockhart (voice)
2005
Tensions mount in the TV studio when a take-charge anchor is reunited with a man she has a "history" with. ... view
Character:
Leonard
Nov 2005 (first aired)
Four of Shakespeare's plays are dramatically relocated to the modern day. ... view
Character:
Leonard (1 ep.)
2005
Many of the original cast and crew recall the making of this story. Featuring contributions from William Russell (Ian), Maureen O'Brien (Vicki), Marti ... view
Character:
Self
May 2005 (first aired)
Destined from birth to be this world's Protector, Juniper has to fight monsters to maintain the balance between the world of magic and humanity. ... view
Character:
William / Bartok (voice) (1 ep.)
William / King Teddy (voice) (1 ep.)
Jan 2005 (first aired)
Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an FBI agent recruits his ... view
Character:
Taylor Ashby (1 ep.)
Dec 2004 (first aired)
The adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St Mary Mead. During her many visits to friends and rela ... view
Character:
Vincent Hogg (1 ep.)
Jul 2004 (first aired)
With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major Sheppard lead a scientific expe ... view
Character:
Davos (1 ep.)
2003
After her husband's death, A woman starts looking for independence. ... view
Character:
JB
Dec 2002 (first aired)
Based on the book of the same name by Alex Shearer; a new political party called the "Good for You" (abbreviated as GFY) which comes into power and ba ... view
Character:
Mr. Blades (3 ep.)
Apr 2002 (first aired)
DS Barbara Havers is assigned to work with the upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley to solve murders. ... view
Character:
Cowfrey Pitt (1 ep.)
2001
An adventure of the hapless Bertie Wooster, a young gentleman about town with a penchant for getting himself into personal difficulties, particularly ... view
Character:
Jeeves
Aug 2001 (first aired)
The exploits of the Grim Reaper, who has been forced into being the best friend of two children. A spin-off of the show Grim & Evil. ... view
Character:
Nergal (3 ep.)
2001
The year is 1675. England is threatened by religious and political rivalries. King Charles II's Catholic brother, James, is next in line for the thron ... view
Character:
Baron de Whichehalse
Dec 2000 (first aired)
Passionate love story set in 17th century rural England, charting the young John Ridd's search for revenge after his father's murder, and the chance e ... view
Character:
Baron de Whichehalse (2 ep.)
Sep 2000 (first aired)
Jackie Chan teams up with his 11-year-old fictive-niece, Jade, traveling the globe to locate a dozen magical talismans before the sinister Dark Hand. ... view
Character:
(voice) (1 ep.)
Feb 2000 (first aired)
A teenage boy with accidental body enhancements fights the enemies of peace as a super-powered secret agent. ... view
Character:
John Dread (voice) (35 ep.)
1999
The host of a British Shock-TV Show blurs the line between show business and life. ... view
Character:
Neil Biddle
1997
101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fian ... view
Character:
Sir Duff Gordon
Sep 1997 (first aired)
Based on the blockbuster films, this action-packed animated series starts a decade after the original Ghostbusters saved New York City from ghosts, go ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Oct 1996 (first aired)
A nine-part series of Old Testament stories for younger viewers using various animation techniques, including stop-motion, cel animation and computer ... view
Character:
Moses / God (voice) (1 ep.)
1996
In the middle of the night, Egyptian soldiers search for Moses (Martin Jarvis) whose brother Aaron (Tony Leader) swfitly dispatches him on a camel. Ba ... view
Character:
Moses / God (voice)
Sep 1996 (first aired)
Richie Rich is an animated television series produced by Harvey Films, Saban Entertainment, Film Roman, Universal Studios, and distributed by Claster ... view
Character:
Cadbury, Bascomb (13 ep.)
Nov 1995 (first aired)
Children's series about a magic coin that can grant wishes. ... view
Character:
Frank (6 ep.)
Sep 1995 (first aired)
Set in the years 2063–2064, the show focuses on the "Wildcards", members of the United States Marine Corps Space Aviator Cavalry, 58th Squadron. The ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (0 ep.)
Cyril MacKendrick (1 ep.)
1995
Political drama written by David Hare and starring John Thaw and based on Labour's disastrous 1992 election campaign. Labour leader George Jones batt ... view
Character:
Linus Frank
1994
Marking 40 years in show business, legendary comedian and entertainer Ken Dodd presents this comedy extravaganza, entertaining a host of celebrities i ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 1994 (first aired)
Attention Evil-doers! The Tick is here, and he’s wearing the blue tights of justice! Together with his trusty moth-costumed sidekick Arthur, The Tic ... view
Character:
Breadmaster (voice) (1 ep.)
1994
A writer begins to discover that his femme fatale character has come to life in the real world. ... view
Character:
O'Brien
Oct 1993 (first aired)
An ambitious young man seduces women of high social standing in order to improve his prospects. ... view
Character:
Monsieur de Renal (3 ep.)
Apr 1993 (first aired)
Modern-day Texas Ranger, Cordell Walker's independent crime-solving methods have their roots in the rugged traditions of the Old West. Walker's closes ... view
Character:
Colin Draper (1 ep.)
1993
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales, Season 1, Episode 2.
Exiled Prospero lives on a desolate island with his daughter, Miranda. When Prospero's usurping ... view
Character:
Narrator
Dec 1992 (first aired)
Jack Frost is a gritty, dogged and unconventional detective with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice who attracts trouble like ... view
Character:
Harvey Wade (1 ep.)
Nov 1992 (first aired)
An animated adaptation of twelve of Shakespeare's best-known plays. The series was produced by S4C for the BBC, but animated by some of the foremost a ... view
Character:
Narrator (voice) (1 ep.)
1992
Emily, a young Edwardian girl stifled by the constraints put on the women of her time, moves with her family to the ancestral home in the country, and ... view
Character:
Papa
Nov 1991 (first aired)
Comedienne Dawn French tackles dark, tongue-in-cheek thrillers as her various characters embark on a different mystery every episode. In one way or an ... view
Character:
Maurice Howling (1 ep.)
1990
Based on a Russian folk tale. A proclamation went out through all the land that whosoever could build a flying ship would win the hand of the Tsar's d ... view
Character:
Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)
Jun 1989 (first aired)
Huxley Pig is a stop-motion animated children's television series from 1989 and 1990.
Based on the picture books by Rodney Peppé, the series was pro ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (25 ep.)
Jan 1989 (first aired)
From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poiro ... view
Character:
Captain Warburton (1 ep.)
1988
Buster is a small time crook who pulls a big time job. When he finds that the police will not let the case drop, he goes into hiding and can't contact ... view
Character:
Inspector Jack Mitchell
1987
A shepherd’s son befriends a dragon, who is more inclined to compose poetry than attack the frightened villagers. ... view
Character:
Narrator / Boy / Father (voice)
Oct 1987 (first aired)
Long-running Channel 4 documentary series covering issues about British society, politics, health, religion, international current affairs and the env ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Jan 1987 (first aired)
Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector M ... view
Character:
Randall Rees (1 ep.)
1987
Lots of pent up business people struggle to balance business with pleasure. ... view
Character:
Frank
Sep 1986 (first aired)
Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional ... view
Character:
Bart (1 ep.)
Feb 1986 (first aired)
Three drama-documentary films set in a Paris art studio during a century of scandal and revolution, exploring the lives of French artists Jacques-Loui ... view
Character:
Commentary (voice) (3 ep.)
Jan 1986 (first aired)
The adventures of the eponymous Lovejoy, a likeable but roguish antiques dealer based in East Anglia. Within the trade, he has a reputation as a “di ... view
Character:
Adam Bailey (1 ep.)
Nov 1985 (first aired)
The Black Tower is a 1985 mystery television mini-series based on the book 'The Black Tower' by P.D. James.
The title role of Commander Adam Dalglies ... view
Character:
Wilfred Anstey (6 ep.)
1985
When the TARDIS is in need of repairs, the Doctor and Peri are forced to land on Varos, a mining planet whose population is entertained and enslaved b ... view
Character:
The Governor
Character:
Linus Frank (1 ep.)
Sep 1984 (first aired)
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases. ... view
Character:
Giles Havelock (1 ep.)
Cyril Ruddy (1 ep.)
Apr 1984 (first aired)
Mr. Palfrey is a mild-mannered, but highly skilled counter-espionage agent employed by a small, unnamed department within British intelligence. He and ... view
Character:
Armitage (1 ep.)
1984
The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain present an abridged version of Shakespeare's play, with explanatory links and introductions by Martin Jarv ... view
Character:
Self - Presenter
Oct 1983 (first aired)
Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. I ... view
Character:
Narrator (2 ep.)
Nov 1982 (first aired)
The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility. ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (137 ep.)
1981
Dramatization depicting the events surrounding Adolf Hitler's last weeks in and around his underground bunker in Berlin before and during the battle f ... view
Character:
Johannes Hentschel
Jan 1980 (first aired)
Detective Inspector Sam Harvey investigates intricate murder cases while contemplating retirement to pursue his passion for writing children's books. ... view
Character:
Det. Insp. Sam Harvey (12 ep.)
May 1979 (first aired)
Ike, also known as Ike: The War Years, is a 1979 television miniseries about the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower. The screenplay by Melville Shavelson is ... view
Character:
King George VI (1 ep.)
Oct 1978 (first aired)
Sandy Bennett and Oliver Pryde have been in a long-term relationship, and Sandy wants to marry but Oliver is content with things the way they are. ... view
Character:
Oliver Pryde (20 ep.)
Jan 1978 (first aired)
Enemy At The Door is a British television drama series made by London Weekend Television for ITV. The series was shown between 1978 and 1980 and dealt ... view
Character:
Nils Borg (1 ep.)
Jan 1978 (first aired)
An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, p ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1977
An innocent game during an opulent weekend at a Scottish castle annoys the sinister housekeeper and causes several family skeletons to rattle in their ... view
Character:
Sir Fergus / Sir James
1977
Dietrich Bonhoeffer , theologian, academic and pastor, was convicted and hanged for being implicated in plots against Hitler. He was hanged in April 1 ... view
Character:
Klaus
Sep 1977 (first aired)
An anthology of plays and novels adapted into feature length TV movies, broadcast on BBC2 from September 1977 to April 1979. ... view
Character:
Klaus (1 ep.)
May 1977 (first aired)
Anthology of self-contained dramas that aired from 1977 to 1978. ... view
Character:
Narrator (1 ep.)
Dec 1975 (first aired)
Rumpole of the Bailey is a British television series created and written by the British writer and barrister John Mortimer. It stars Leo McKern as Hor ... view
Character:
Canon Timothy Donkin (1 ep.)
Dec 1974 (first aired)
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relations ... view
Character:
Uriah Heep (4 ep.)
Mar 1974 (first aired)
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology ... view
Character:
G.H. Hardy (voice) (1 ep.)
Narrator (voice) (1 ep.)
1974
The Third Doctor and Sarah arrive in 1970s London to find it has been evacuated because dinosaurs have appeared mysteriously. It turns out the dinosau ... view
Character:
Butler
Jan 1974 (first aired)
This sprawling BBC saga follows an aristocratic family through three generations of power, wealth, intrigue, and scandal in Victorian England. Based o ... view
Character:
Frank Greystock (3 ep.)
Aug 1973 (first aired)
A 1973 BBC series featuring seven films about there aspects of their past made by seven European countries. Out of all seven episodes produced for the ... view
Character:
Narrator (voice) (1 ep.)
Dec 1972 (first aired)
This series strips away the elaborate medieval view of Camelot, and presents Arthur as the chief of a small Celt tribe in Dark-Ages Britain, a century ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Jan 1972 (first aired)
A priceless jewel, originally plundered from a Hindu shrine, is presented to Rachel Verinder on her 18th birthday. The jewel goes missing and suspicio ... view
Character:
Godfrey Ablewhite (4 ep.)
1972
Adaptation of the classic novel. A priceless jewel, originally plundered from a Hindu shrine, is presented to Rachel Verinder on her 18th birthday. T ... view
Character:
Godfrey Ablewhite
Sep 1971 (first aired)
An anthology series produced by Thames Television, comprised of short mystery, suspense or crime adaptations featuring, as the title suggests, detecti ... view
Character:
Philip Marsden (1 ep.)
Oct 1970 (first aired)
Little Women is a 1970 BBC television miniseries, based on Louisa May Alcott's 1868-69 two-volume novel of the same name about four sisters who come o ... view
Character:
John Brooke (9 ep.)
Oct 1970 (first aired)
Play for Today is a British television anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC1 from 1970 to 1984. During the run, more tha ... view
Character:
Sir Fergus / Sir James (1 ep.)
1970
Three elderly distinguished gentlemen are searching for some excitement in their boring borgoueis lives and gets in contact with one of count Dracula' ... view
Character:
Jeremy Secker
1970
During World War II, American officer Capt. Lee Mitchell (Stuart Whitman) and a British military unit boldly infiltrate German-occupied enemy territor ... view
Character:
Lt. Donald Wilcox
Nov 1969 (first aired)
Paul Temple is a British-German television series . It features Francis Matthews as Paul Temple, the fictional detective created by Francis Durbridge, ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
1969
A visit to the Isle of Man to discover why it wants greater independence. ... view
Character:
Self - Commentator
Feb 1968 (first aired)
Nicholas Nickleby, a young boy in search of a better life, struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his coldheartedly ... view
Character:
Nicholas Nickleby (13 ep.)
1968
The work of Britain's traffic wardens, through the eyes of one of them. Apart of "Look at Life" documentary films of which over 500 were produced bet ... view
Character:
Self
1968
A look into the natural world of the butterfly and the reasons for the apparent shortage of them. ... view
Character:
Self - Commentator
1968
A look at the efforts being made to prevent Venice from sinking into the mud. ... view
Character:
Self - Commentator
1968
Look at life in an estate of tower blocks in Bristol where the city council have built over a hundred in recent years. ... view
Character:
Self - Commentator
Sep 1967 (first aired)
ITV Playhouse is a British comedy-drama TV series that ran from 1967 to 1983, which featured contributions from playwrights such as Dennis Potter, Rhy ... view
Character:
David Bryant (1 ep.)
Jan 1967 (first aired)
The Forsyte Saga is a 1967 BBC television adaptation of John Galsworthy's series of The Forsyte Saga novels, and its sequel trilogy A Modern Comedy. T ... view
Character:
Jolyon 'Jon' Forsyte (26 ep.)
1967
A look at the increasing mechanisation of hop picking. ... view
Character:
Commentator
1966
One Windmill girl tells the tragic history of another who took to drink and, finally, killed herself after working in strip clubs. ... view
Character:
Oct 1965 (first aired)
A BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured a ... view
Character:
Aircraftman Dickinson (1 ep.)
1965
On the planet Vortis, the Doctor and his companions aid the butterfly-like Menoptra in their battle against the parasitic Animus and its mind-controll ... view
Character:
Hillo
Mar 1964 (first aired)
A BBC anthology series featuring adaptations of detective stories over 45 episodes in three seasons that ran from 1964 to 1969. As with many BBC progr ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Nov 1963 (first aired)
The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling ... view
Character:
Hilio (2 ep.)
Butler / Voice in Reminder Room (2 ep.)
Butler (3 ep.)
Governor (2 ep.)
Jul 1955 (first aired)
Dixon of Dock Green was a BBC television series following the activities of police officers at a fictional Metropolitan Police station in the East End ... view
Character:
Vic Hallan (1 ep.)