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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 83 in Brave the Dark as 'Henry V (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 2025
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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Martin Jarvis was 75 in Hallelujah! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 2014
Poster of United Passions
United Passions
Martin Jarvis was 72 in United Passions as 'Sir Stanley Rous'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 2014
Poster of Phil Spector
Phil Spector
Martin Jarvis was 71 in Phil Spector as 'British TV Interviewer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 2013
Poster of Wreck-It Ralph
Wreck-It Ralph
Martin Jarvis was 71 in Wreck-It Ralph as 'Saitine (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 2003
Poster of By Jeeves
By Jeeves
Martin Jarvis was 60 in By Jeeves as 'Jeeves'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 2001
Poster of Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone
Martin Jarvis was 59 in Lorna Doone as 'Baron de Whichehalse'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 2001
Poster of Sex 'n' Death
Sex 'n' Death
Martin Jarvis was 58 in Sex 'n' Death as 'Neil Biddle'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1999
Poster of Titanic
Titanic
Martin Jarvis was 56 in Titanic as 'Duff Gordon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1997
Poster of Moses
Moses
Martin Jarvis was 55 in Moses as 'Moses / God (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1994
Poster of Calliope
Calliope
Martin Jarvis was 52 in Calliope as 'O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1994
Poster of Emily's Ghost
Emily's Ghost
Martin Jarvis was 50 in Emily's Ghost as 'Papa'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Buster
Buster
Martin Jarvis was 47 in Buster as 'Inspector Jack Mitchell'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1987
Poster of Make and Break
Make and Break
Martin Jarvis was 45 in Make and Break as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1985
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Martin Jarvis was 42 in Hamlet as 'Self - Presenter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Bunker
The Bunker
Martin Jarvis was 39 in The Bunker as 'Johannes Hentschel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1981
Poster of Charades
Charades
Martin Jarvis was 36 in Charades as 'Sir Fergus / Sir James'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1977
Poster of True Patriot
True Patriot
Martin Jarvis was 36 in True Patriot as 'Klaus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1974
Poster of The Moonstone
The Moonstone
Martin Jarvis was 30 in The Moonstone as 'Godfrey Ablewhite'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 07 1970
Poster of The Last Escape
The Last Escape
Martin Jarvis was 28 in The Last Escape as 'Lt. Donald Wilcox'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1970
Poster of Look at Life: Look at Man
Look at Life: Look at Man
Martin Jarvis was 27 in Look at Life: Look at Man as 'Self - Commentator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Secrets of a Windmill Girl
Secrets of a Windmill Girl
Martin Jarvis was 24 in Secrets of a Windmill Girl
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Cosmos
Cosmos
Martin Jarvis was 72+ in Cosmos as 'Humphry Davy (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 09 2014
Poster of By Any Means
By Any Means
Martin Jarvis was 72+ in By Any Means as 'Paul Hollander'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 2013
Poster of Endeavour
Endeavour
Martin Jarvis was 71+ in Endeavour as 'Henry Broom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 2013
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
Martin Jarvis was 71+ in Father Brown as 'Graham Snow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of Just William
Just William
Martin Jarvis was 69+ in Just William as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 28 2010
Poster of Taking the Flak
Taking the Flak
Martin Jarvis was 67+ in Taking the Flak
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 2009
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Martin Jarvis was 65+ in The One Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of ShakespeaRe-Told
ShakespeaRe-Told
Martin Jarvis was 64+ in ShakespeaRe-Told as 'Leonard'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Martin Jarvis was 62+ in Stargate Atlantis as 'Davos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 15 2004
Poster of Bootleg
Bootleg
Martin Jarvis was 61+ in Bootleg as 'Mr. Blades'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone
Martin Jarvis was 59+ in Lorna Doone as 'Baron de Whichehalse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 24 2000
Poster of Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures
Martin Jarvis was 59+ in Jackie Chan Adventures as '(voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 2000
Poster of Max Steel
Max Steel
Martin Jarvis was 58+ in Max Steel as 'John Dread (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 25 2000
Poster of Space Island One
Space Island One
Martin Jarvis was 56+ in Space Island One
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 1998
Poster of Extreme Ghostbusters
Extreme Ghostbusters
Martin Jarvis was 56+ in Extreme Ghostbusters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 11 1996
Poster of Richie Rich
Richie Rich
Martin Jarvis was 55+ in Richie Rich as 'Cadbury, Bascomb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1995
Poster of The Tick
The Tick
Martin Jarvis was 53+ in The Tick as 'Breadmaster (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1994
Poster of Scarlet and Black
Scarlet and Black
Martin Jarvis was 52+ in Scarlet and Black as 'Monsieur de Renal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 31 1993
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Martin Jarvis was 51+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Colin Draper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
Martin Jarvis was 51+ in A Touch of Frost
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 1992
Poster of Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
Martin Jarvis was 50+ in Murder Most Horrid as 'Maurice Howling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Huxley Pig
Huxley Pig
Martin Jarvis was 47+ in Huxley Pig
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
Martin Jarvis was 45+ in Inspector Morse as 'Randall Rees'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Martin Jarvis was 45+ in Casualty as 'Bart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Martin Jarvis was 44+ in Lovejoy as 'Adam Bailey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Martin Jarvis was 42+ in Natural World as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Martin Jarvis was 41+ in Countdown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Breakaway
Breakaway
Martin Jarvis was 38+ in Breakaway
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1980
Poster of Rings on Their Fingers
Rings on Their Fingers
Martin Jarvis was 37+ in Rings on Their Fingers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Martin Jarvis was 36+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
Martin Jarvis was 34+ in Rumpole of the Bailey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of NOVA
NOVA
Martin Jarvis was 32+ in NOVA as 'G.H. Hardy (voice), Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of The Pallisers
The Pallisers
Martin Jarvis was 32+ in The Pallisers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 19 1974
Poster of Within These Walls
Within These Walls
Martin Jarvis was 32+ in Within These Walls
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 04 1974
Poster of Arthur of the Britons
Arthur of the Britons
Martin Jarvis was 31+ in Arthur of the Britons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Paul Temple
Paul Temple
Martin Jarvis was 28+ in Paul Temple
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1969
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
Martin Jarvis was 26+ in Nicholas Nickleby as 'Nicholas Nickleby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 1968
Poster of The Forsyte Saga
The Forsyte Saga
Martin Jarvis was 25+ in The Forsyte Saga as 'Jolyon 'Jon' Forsyte'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1967
Poster of Detective
Detective
Martin Jarvis was 22+ in Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1964
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Martin Jarvis was 22+ in Doctor Who as 'Hilio, Butler / Voice in Reminder Room, Butler, Governor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955