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Martin Jarvis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1941-08-04 (Age: 85)

Place of Birth

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Martin Jarvis

Biography

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.

Filmography (48)

⭐ 6.6 Role: Henry V (voice)

Brave the Dark

2025
⭐ 2.0 Role: Self - Narrator

New Chilling Tales: The Anthology

2018
⭐ 9.0 Role: Self

Hallelujah!

2016
⭐ 7.3 Role: Alfred Pennyworth (voice)

Batman: Assault on Arkham

2014
⭐ 3.5 Role: Sir Stanley Rous

United Passions

2014
⭐ 5.7 Role: British TV Interviewer

Phil Spector

2013
⭐ 7.4 Role: Saitine (voice)

Wreck-It Ralph

2012
⭐ 7.4 Role: Birger

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

2011
⭐ 6.0 Role: Interviewer

Inside the Actor's Workshop

2010
⭐ 0 Role: hinself

Beware of What You Wish For

2010
No Image
⭐ 9.0 Role: Peter Blodnik

Neander Jin - Die Rückkehr des Neandertalers

2009
⭐ 7.4 Role: Nergal / Police Officer / Tarvis (voice)

Underfist: Halloween Bash

2008
⭐ 5.0 Role: Johannes Hentschel (archive footage) (uncredited)

Hitler: The Comedy Years

2007
⭐ 6.4 Role: Voice of Capt. Lockhart (voice)

The Ruby in the Smoke

2006
⭐ 8.2 Role: Leonard

Much Ado About Nothing

2005