Martin Jarvis
Actor
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
Wreck-It Ralph
as Saitine (voice) 2012
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
as Birger 2011
Batman: Assault on Arkham
as Alfred Pennyworth (voice) 2014
Taste the Blood of Dracula
as Jeremy Secker 1970
Phil Spector
as British TV Interviewer 2013
Buster
as Inspector Jack Mitchell 1988
United Passions
as Sir Stanley Rous 2014
The Bunker
as Johannes Hentschel 1981
Brave the Dark
as Henry V (voice) 2025
The Ruby in the Smoke
as Voice of Capt. Lockhart (voice) 2006
Lorna Doone
as Baron de Whichehalse 2001
Underfist: Halloween Bash
as Nergal / Police Officer / Tarvis (voice) 2008
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
as Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice) 1990
Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
as JB 2003
Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos
as The Governor 1985
Doctor Who: The Web Planet
as Hillo 1965