Portrait of Martin Jarvis

Martin Jarvis

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Aug 04 1941
Birthplace: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Martin Jarvis is 83 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Brave the Dark
Brave the Dark
Martin Jarvis was
82 in Brave the Dark
as 'Henry V (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 06 2023
Poster of New Chilling Tales: The Anthology
New Chilling Tales: The Anthology
Martin Jarvis was
77 in New Chilling Tales: The Anthology
as 'Self - Narrator'.
Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Martin Jarvis was
75 in Hallelujah!
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of Batman: Assault on Arkham
Batman: Assault on Arkham
Martin Jarvis was
73 in Batman: Assault on Arkham
as 'Alfred Pennyworth (voice)'.
Tue, Aug 12 2014
Poster of United Passions
United Passions
Martin Jarvis was
72 in United Passions
as 'Sir Stanley Rous'.
Thu, Jun 19 2014
Poster of Phil Spector
Phil Spector
Martin Jarvis was
71 in Phil Spector
as 'British TV Interviewer'.
Fri, Jun 14 2013
Poster of Wreck-It Ralph
Wreck-It Ralph
Martin Jarvis was
71 in Wreck-It Ralph
as 'Saitine (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 01 2012
Poster of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Martin Jarvis was
70 in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
as 'Birger'.
Wed, Dec 14 2011
Poster of Inside the Actor's Workshop
Inside the Actor's Workshop
Martin Jarvis was
69 in Inside the Actor's Workshop
as 'Interviewer'.
Wed, Sep 15 2010
Poster of Beware of What You Wish For
Beware of What You Wish For
Martin Jarvis was
68 in Beware of What You Wish For
as 'hinself'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Neander Jin - Die Rückkehr des Neandertalers
Neander Jin - Die Rückkehr des Neandertalers
Martin Jarvis was
67 in Neander Jin - Die Rückkehr des Neandertalers
as 'Peter Blodnik'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Underfist: Halloween Bash
Underfist: Halloween Bash
Martin Jarvis was
67 in Underfist: Halloween Bash
as 'Nergal / Police Officer / Tarvis (voice)'.
Sun, Oct 12 2008
Poster of Hitler: The Comedy Years
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Martin Jarvis was
65 in Hitler: The Comedy Years
as 'Johannes Hentschel (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of The Ruby in the Smoke
The Ruby in the Smoke
Martin Jarvis was
65 in The Ruby in the Smoke
as 'Voice of Capt. Lockhart (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 27 2006
Poster of Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing
Martin Jarvis was
64 in Much Ado About Nothing
as 'Leonard'.
Mon, Nov 07 2005
Poster of Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
Martin Jarvis was
61 in Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
as 'JB'.
Thu, Jan 30 2003
Poster of By Jeeves
By Jeeves
Martin Jarvis was
60 in By Jeeves
as 'Jeeves'.
Wed, Oct 17 2001
Poster of Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone
Martin Jarvis was
59 in Lorna Doone
as 'Baron de Whichehalse'.
Sun, Mar 11 2001
Poster of Sex 'n' Death
Sex 'n' Death
Martin Jarvis was
58 in Sex 'n' Death
as 'Neil Biddle'.
Tue, Dec 14 1999
Poster of Titanic
Titanic
Martin Jarvis was
56 in Titanic
as 'Duff Gordon'.
Tue, Nov 18 1997
Poster of Moses
Moses
Martin Jarvis was
55 in Moses
as 'Moses / God (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 15 1996
Poster of The Absence of War
The Absence of War
Martin Jarvis was
53 in The Absence of War
as 'Linus Frank'.
Thu, May 18 1995
Poster of An Audience with Ken Dodd
An Audience with Ken Dodd
Martin Jarvis was
53 in An Audience with Ken Dodd
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Dec 03 1994
Poster of Calliope
Calliope
Martin Jarvis was
52 in Calliope
as 'O'Brien'.
Sun, Feb 06 1994
Poster of Emily's Ghost
Emily's Ghost
Martin Jarvis was
50 in Emily's Ghost
as 'Papa'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
Martin Jarvis was
49 in The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
as 'Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Buster
Buster
Martin Jarvis was
47 in Buster
as 'Inspector Jack Mitchell'.
Fri, Sep 16 1988
Poster of The Reluctant Dragon
The Reluctant Dragon
Martin Jarvis was
46 in The Reluctant Dragon
as 'Narrator / Boy / Father (voice)'.
Thu, Dec 31 1987
Poster of Make and Break
Make and Break
Martin Jarvis was
45 in Make and Break
as 'Frank'.
Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos
Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos
Martin Jarvis was
43 in Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos
as 'The Governor'.
Sat, Jan 26 1985
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Martin Jarvis was
42 in Hamlet
as 'Self - Presenter'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Bunker
The Bunker
Martin Jarvis was
39 in The Bunker
as 'Johannes Hentschel'.
Wed, Apr 15 1981
Poster of Charades
Charades
Martin Jarvis was
36 in Charades
as 'Sir Fergus / Sir James'.
Tue, Dec 13 1977
Poster of Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Martin Jarvis was
32 in Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
as 'Butler'.
Sat, Feb 16 1974
Poster of The Moonstone
The Moonstone
Martin Jarvis was
30 in The Moonstone
as 'Godfrey Ablewhite'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Taste the Blood of Dracula
Taste the Blood of Dracula
Martin Jarvis was
28 in Taste the Blood of Dracula
as 'Jeremy Secker'.
Thu, May 07 1970
Poster of The Last Escape
The Last Escape
Martin Jarvis was
28 in The Last Escape
as 'Lt. Donald Wilcox'.
Wed, May 06 1970
Poster of Secrets of a Windmill Girl
Secrets of a Windmill Girl
Martin Jarvis was
24 in Secrets of a Windmill Girl
Sun, Jan 02 1966
Poster of Doctor Who: The Web Planet
Doctor Who: The Web Planet
Martin Jarvis was
23 in Doctor Who: The Web Planet
as 'Hillo'.
Sat, Mar 20 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 Tales of the Tardis
Tales of the Tardis
Martin Jarvis was
82+ in Tales of the Tardis
as 'Governor'.
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Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Cosmos
Cosmos
Martin Jarvis was
72+ in Cosmos
as 'Humphry Davy (voice)'.
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Sun, Mar 09 2014
Poster of By Any Means
By Any Means
Martin Jarvis was
72+ in By Any Means
as 'Paul Hollander'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 2013
Poster of Endeavour
Endeavour
Martin Jarvis was
71+ in Endeavour
as 'Henry Broom'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 2013
Poster of Just William
Just William
Martin Jarvis was
69+ in Just William
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
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Tue, Dec 28 2010
Poster of Taking the Flak
Taking the Flak
Martin Jarvis was
67+ in Taking the Flak
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Wed, Jul 08 2009
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Martin Jarvis was
65+ in The One Show
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of ShakespeaRe-Told
ShakespeaRe-Told
Martin Jarvis was
64+ in ShakespeaRe-Told
as 'Leonard'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 2005
Poster of The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
Martin Jarvis was
63+ in The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
as 'William / Bartok (voice), William / King Teddy (voice)'.
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Mon, May 30 2005
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Martin Jarvis was
63+ in Agatha Christie's Marple
as 'Vincent Hogg'.
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Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Martin Jarvis was
62+ in Stargate Atlantis
as 'Davos'.
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Thu, Jul 15 2004
Poster of Bootleg
Bootleg
Martin Jarvis was
61+ in Bootleg
as 'Mr. Blades'.
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Sun, Dec 08 2002
Poster of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
Martin Jarvis was
60+ in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
as 'Cowfrey Pitt'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2002
Poster of The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Martin Jarvis was
60+ in The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
as 'Nergal'.
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Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone
Martin Jarvis was
59+ in Lorna Doone
as 'Baron de Whichehalse'.
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Sun, Dec 24 2000
Poster of Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures
Martin Jarvis was
59+ in Jackie Chan Adventures
as '(voice)'.
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Sat, Sep 09 2000
Poster of Max Steel
Max Steel
Martin Jarvis was
58+ in Max Steel
as 'John Dread (voice)'.
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Fri, Feb 25 2000
Poster of Space Island One
Space Island One
Martin Jarvis was
56+ in Space Island One
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Wed, Jan 07 1998
Poster of Extreme Ghostbusters
Extreme Ghostbusters
Martin Jarvis was
56+ in Extreme Ghostbusters
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Mon, Sep 01 1997
Poster of Testament: The Bible in Animation
Testament: The Bible in Animation
Martin Jarvis was
55+ in Testament: The Bible in Animation
as 'Moses / God (voice)'.
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Wed, Dec 11 1996
Poster of Richie Rich
Richie Rich
Martin Jarvis was
55+ in Richie Rich
as 'Cadbury, Bascomb'.
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Sat, Sep 14 1996
Poster of Space: Above and Beyond
Space: Above and Beyond
Martin Jarvis was
54+ in Space: Above and Beyond
as ', Cyril MacKendrick'.
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Sun, Sep 24 1995
Poster of The Tick
The Tick
Martin Jarvis was
53+ in The Tick
as 'Breadmaster (voice)'.
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Sat, Sep 10 1994
Poster of Scarlet and Black
Scarlet and Black
Martin Jarvis was
52+ in Scarlet and Black
as 'Monsieur de Renal'.
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Sun, Oct 31 1993
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Martin Jarvis was
51+ in Walker, Texas Ranger
as 'Colin Draper'.
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Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
Martin Jarvis was
51+ in A Touch of Frost
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Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Martin Jarvis was
51+ in Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
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Mon, Nov 09 1992
Poster of Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
Martin Jarvis was
50+ in Murder Most Horrid
as 'Maurice Howling'.
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Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Huxley Pig
Huxley Pig
Martin Jarvis was
47+ in Huxley Pig
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Mon, Jun 05 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Martin Jarvis was
47+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot
as 'Captain Warburton'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
Martin Jarvis was
45+ in Inspector Morse
as 'Randall Rees'.
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Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Martin Jarvis was
45+ in Casualty
as 'Bart'.
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Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Martin Jarvis was
44+ in Lovejoy
as 'Adam Bailey'.
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Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Martin Jarvis was
43+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Giles Havelock, Cyril Ruddy'.
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Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Martin Jarvis was
42+ in Natural World
as 'Narrator'.
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Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Martin Jarvis was
41+ in Countdown
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Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Breakaway
Breakaway
Martin Jarvis was
38+ in Breakaway
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Fri, Jan 11 1980
Poster of Rings on Their Fingers
Rings on Their Fingers
Martin Jarvis was
37+ in Rings on Their Fingers
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Fri, Oct 13 1978
Poster of Enemy at the Door
Enemy at the Door
Martin Jarvis was
36+ in Enemy at the Door
as 'Nils Borg'.
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Sat, Jan 28 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Martin Jarvis was
36+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
Martin Jarvis was
34+ in Rumpole of the Bailey
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Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of NOVA
NOVA
Martin Jarvis was
32+ in NOVA
as 'G.H. Hardy (voice), Narrator (voice)'.
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Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of The Pallisers
The Pallisers
Martin Jarvis was
32+ in The Pallisers
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Sat, Jan 19 1974
Poster of Within These Walls
Within These Walls
Martin Jarvis was
32+ in Within These Walls
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Fri, Jan 04 1974
Poster of Arthur of the Britons
Arthur of the Britons
Martin Jarvis was
31+ in Arthur of the Britons
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Wed, Dec 06 1972
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Martin Jarvis was
30+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
as 'Philip Marsden'.
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Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Martin Jarvis was
29+ in Play for Today
as 'Sir Fergus / Sir James'.
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Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Paul Temple
Paul Temple
Martin Jarvis was
28+ in Paul Temple
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Sun, Nov 23 1969
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
Martin Jarvis was
26+ in Nicholas Nickleby
as 'Nicholas Nickleby'.
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Sun, Feb 11 1968
Poster of The Forsyte Saga
The Forsyte Saga
Martin Jarvis was
25+ in The Forsyte Saga
as 'Jolyon 'Jon' Forsyte'.
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Sat, Jan 07 1967
Poster of Detective
Detective
Martin Jarvis was
22+ in Detective
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Mon, Mar 30 1964
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Martin Jarvis was
22+ in Doctor Who
as 'Hilio, Butler, Butler / Voice in Reminder Room, Governor'.
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Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
Martin Jarvis was
13+ in Dixon of Dock Green
as 'Vic Hallan'.
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Sat, Jul 09 1955