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Derek Martin

Bio: Derek Martin has been one of the most authentic working class voices in British film and television since the 1970s. Born Derek William Rapp in 1933, Martin was in the RAF for his National Service and took up a series of jobs including road worker, Smithfield Meat Market porter, and professional gambler, before entering showbusiness as an extra and stunt performer in a variety of programmes including Doctor Who
Born: Tue, Apr 11 1933
Birthplace: Bow, London, England, UK
Derek Martin is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of EastEnders: Pat and Mo
EastEnders: Pat and Mo
Derek Martin was 70 in EastEnders: Pat and Mo as 'Charlie Slater'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of Boston Kickout
Boston Kickout
Derek Martin was 63 in Boston Kickout as 'Ray Saunders'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1996
Poster of The Cutter
The Cutter
Derek Martin was 59 in The Cutter
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 10 1992
Poster of The Hope and the Glory
The Hope and the Glory
Derek Martin was 51 in The Hope and the Glory as 'Club Manager'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1984
Poster of The Aerodrome
The Aerodrome
Derek Martin was 50 in The Aerodrome as 'Provo Sgt. Peters'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1983
Poster of Spaghetti House
Spaghetti House
Derek Martin was 49 in Spaghetti House as 'Commissioner Hutchinson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of Jake's End
Jake's End
Derek Martin was 49 in Jake's End as 'Corp'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1982
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
Derek Martin was 48 in Ragtime as 'Waldo's Aide No. 2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Priest of Love
Priest of Love
Derek Martin was 48 in Priest of Love as 'Police Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1981
Poster of Rifleman
Rifleman
Derek Martin was 47 in Rifleman as 'Drill Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 1980
Poster of The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
Derek Martin was 47 in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu as 'Museum Guard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1980
Poster of Dark Water
Dark Water
Derek Martin was 46 in Dark Water as 'Security guard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Another Day
Another Day
Derek Martin was 45 in Another Day as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1978
Poster of Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
Derek Martin was 45 in Adventures of a Plumber's Mate as 'Motorcycle Dealer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1978
Poster of Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl
Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl
Derek Martin was 44 in Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl as 'David Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1977
Poster of Bet Your Life
Bet Your Life
Derek Martin was 43 in Bet Your Life as 'Jimmy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1976
Poster of Diversions
Diversions
Derek Martin was 42 in Diversions as 'Escort'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of Keep It Up, Jack!
Keep It Up, Jack!
Derek Martin was 41 in Keep It Up, Jack! as 'Client with Swing'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1974
Poster of Doctor Who: Inferno
Doctor Who: Inferno
Derek Martin was 37 in Doctor Who: Inferno as 'UNIT Soldier'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1970
Poster of The Big Switch
The Big Switch
Derek Martin was 34 in The Big Switch as '1st Heavy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1968
Poster of The Counterfeit Man
The Counterfeit Man
Derek Martin was 32 in The Counterfeit Man as 'Guard'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Celebrity Mastermind
Celebrity Mastermind
Derek Martin was 70+ in Celebrity Mastermind
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of Little Britain
Little Britain
Derek Martin was 70+ in Little Britain as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Ready Steady Cook
Ready Steady Cook
Derek Martin was 61+ in Ready Steady Cook as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 1994
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Derek Martin was 59+ in The Detectives as 'Groom's Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Derek Martin was 59+ in GMTV as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Eldorado
Eldorado
Derek Martin was 59+ in Eldorado
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 1992
Poster of Fiddlers Three
Fiddlers Three
Derek Martin was 57+ in Fiddlers Three as 'Detective Sergeant Stubbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1991
Poster of King and Castle
King and Castle
Derek Martin was 53+ in King and Castle as 'Ronald King'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 03 1986
Poster of EastEnders
EastEnders
Derek Martin was 51+ in EastEnders as 'Charlie Slater'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985
Poster of Dempsey and Makepeace
Dempsey and Makepeace
Derek Martin was 51+ in Dempsey and Makepeace as 'Scott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of Big Deal
Big Deal
Derek Martin was 51+ in Big Deal as 'Phil Graves'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1984
Poster of Six Fifty-Five Special
Six Fifty-Five Special
Derek Martin was 48+ in Six Fifty-Five Special as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 13 1981
Poster of Private Schulz
Private Schulz
Derek Martin was 48+ in Private Schulz as 'Gruber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 06 1981
Poster of The Chinese Detective
The Chinese Detective
Derek Martin was 48+ in The Chinese Detective as 'D.C.I. Berwick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 30 1981
Poster of The Enigma Files
The Enigma Files
Derek Martin was 47+ in The Enigma Files as 'Brewer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 1980
Poster of The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch
Derek Martin was 47+ in The Gentle Touch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of Minder
Minder
Derek Martin was 46+ in Minder as 'Cedric'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Terry and June
Terry and June
Derek Martin was 46+ in Terry and June as 'Policeman, Mr. Parkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1979
Poster of Shoestring
Shoestring
Derek Martin was 46+ in Shoestring
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1979
Poster of Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
Derek Martin was 46+ in Hart to Hart as 'Inspector Drootin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Derek Martin was 44+ in Law & Order as 'Fred Pyall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 06 1978
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Derek Martin was 44+ in The Professionals as 'Renshaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of Target
Target
Derek Martin was 44+ in Target
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1977
Poster of Angels
Angels
Derek Martin was 42+ in Angels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of Survivors
Survivors
Derek Martin was 42+ in Survivors as 'Cyril'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 16 1975
Poster of You're On Your Own
You're On Your Own
Derek Martin was 41+ in You're On Your Own
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 05 1975
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Derek Martin was 41+ in The Sweeney as 'Spooner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of The Zoo Gang
The Zoo Gang
Derek Martin was 40+ in The Zoo Gang as 'Gallery Guard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 1974
Poster of Playhouse
Playhouse
Derek Martin was 40+ in Playhouse as 'Reg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of The Regiment
The Regiment
Derek Martin was 38+ in The Regiment
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 21 1972
Poster of Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs
Derek Martin was 38+ in Upstairs, Downstairs as 'Heckler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1971
Poster of Elizabeth R
Elizabeth R
Derek Martin was 37+ in Elizabeth R as 'Horseman to Cecil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Derek Martin was 37+ in Play for Today as 'Security Guard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Paul Temple
Paul Temple
Derek Martin was 36+ in Paul Temple
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1969
Poster of The First Churchills
The First Churchills
Derek Martin was 36+ in The First Churchills
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1969
Poster of Softly, Softly
Softly, Softly
Derek Martin was 32+ in Softly, Softly
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Derek Martin was 30+ in Doctor Who as 'David Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Derek Martin was 28+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Derek Martin was 26+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
Derek Martin was 22+ in Dixon of Dock Green as 'Len Drake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955