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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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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

Derek Martin was 63 in Boston Kickout as 'Ray Saunders'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1996

Poster of 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

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

Derek Martin was 49 in Jake's End as 'Corp'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1982

Poster of Ragtime

Derek Martin was 48 in Ragtime as 'Waldo's Aide No. 2'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981

Poster of Priest of Love

Derek Martin was 48 in Priest of Love as 'Police Sergeant'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1981

Poster of 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

Derek Martin was 46 in Dark Water as 'Security guard'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980

Poster of 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

Derek Martin was 43 in Bet Your Life as 'Jimmy'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1976

Poster of 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

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

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

Derek Martin was 59+ in The Detectives as 'Groom's Father'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993

Poster of GMTV

Derek Martin was 59+ in GMTV as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993

Poster of Eldorado

Derek Martin was 59+ in Eldorado

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 1992

Poster of 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

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

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

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

Derek Martin was 46+ in Minder as 'Cedric'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979

Poster of 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

Derek Martin was 46+ in Shoestring

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1979

Poster of 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

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

Derek Martin was 44+ in Target

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1977

Poster of Angels

Derek Martin was 42+ in Angels

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1975

Poster of 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

Derek Martin was 41+ in The Sweeney as 'Spooner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975

Poster of 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

Derek Martin was 40+ in Playhouse as 'Reg'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974

Poster of 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

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

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

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

Derek Martin was 32+ in Softly, Softly

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1966

Poster of 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

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