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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'.
Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of Boston Kickout
Boston Kickout
Derek Martin was
63 in Boston Kickout
as 'Ray Saunders'.
Fri, Oct 18 1996
Poster of The Cutter
The Cutter
Derek Martin was
59 in The Cutter
as ''.
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'.
Wed, Apr 25 1984
Poster of The Aerodrome
The Aerodrome
Derek Martin was
50 in The Aerodrome
as 'Provo Sgt. Peters'.
Tue, Dec 13 1983
Poster of Spaghetti House
Spaghetti House
Derek Martin was
49 in Spaghetti House
as 'il commissario Hutchinson'.
Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
Derek Martin was
48 in Ragtime
as 'Waldo's Aide No. 2'.
Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Priest of Love
Priest of Love
Derek Martin was
48 in Priest of Love
as 'Police Sergeant'.
Sun, Oct 11 1981
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'.
Fri, Aug 08 1980
Poster of Dark Water
Dark Water
Derek Martin was
46 in Dark Water
as 'Security guard'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
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'.
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'.
Sat, Nov 19 1977
Poster of Bet Your Life
Bet Your Life
Derek Martin was
43 in Bet Your Life
as 'Jimmy'.
Tue, Sep 21 1976
Poster of Diversions
Diversions
Derek Martin was
42 in Diversions
as 'Escort'.
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'.
Thu, Jun 27 1974
Poster of Doctor Who: Inferno
Doctor Who: Inferno
Derek Martin was
37 in Doctor Who: Inferno
as 'UNIT Soldier'.
Sat, May 09 1970
Poster of The Big Switch
The Big Switch
Derek Martin was
34 in The Big Switch
as '1st Heavy'.
Mon, Apr 01 1968

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
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of Little Britain
Little Britain
Derek Martin was
70+ in Little Britain
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Derek Martin was
59+ in The Detectives
as 'Groom's Father'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Derek Martin was
59+ in GMTV
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Eldorado
Eldorado
Derek Martin was
59+ in Eldorado
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 1992
Poster of Fiddlers Three
Fiddlers Three
Derek Martin was
57+ in Fiddlers Three
as 'Detective Sergeant Stubbs'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 03 1986
Poster of EastEnders
EastEnders
Derek Martin was
51+ in EastEnders
as 'Charlie Slater'.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of Six Fifty-Five Special
Six Fifty-Five Special
Derek Martin was
48+ in Six Fifty-Five Special
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 13 1981
Poster of Private Schulz
Private Schulz
Derek Martin was
48+ in Private Schulz
as 'Gruber'.
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'.
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Thu, Apr 30 1981
Poster of The Enigma Files
The Enigma Files
Derek Martin was
47+ in The Enigma Files
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 1980
Poster of The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch
Derek Martin was
47+ in The Gentle Touch
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of Minder
Minder
Derek Martin was
46+ in Minder
as 'Cedric'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Terry and June
Terry and June
Derek Martin was
46+ in Terry and June
as 'Policeman, Mr. Parkins'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1979
Poster of Shoestring
Shoestring
Derek Martin was
46+ in Shoestring
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1979
Poster of Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
Derek Martin was
46+ in Hart to Hart
as ''.
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Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Derek Martin was
44+ in Law & Order
as 'Fred Pyall'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 06 1978
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Derek Martin was
44+ in The Professionals
as 'Renshaw'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of Target
Target
Derek Martin was
44+ in Target
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1977
Poster of Angels
Angels
Derek Martin was
42+ in Angels
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of Survivors
Survivors
Derek Martin was
42+ in Survivors
as 'Cyril'.
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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
as ''.
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Wed, Mar 05 1975
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Derek Martin was
41+ in The Sweeney
as 'Spooner'.
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Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of The Zoo Gang
The Zoo Gang
Derek Martin was
40+ in The Zoo Gang
as 'Gallery Guard'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 1974
Poster of The Regiment
The Regiment
Derek Martin was
38+ in The Regiment
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 21 1972
Poster of Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs
Derek Martin was
38+ in Upstairs, Downstairs
as 'Heckler'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1971
Poster of Elizabeth R
Elizabeth R
Derek Martin was
37+ in Elizabeth R
as 'Horseman to Cecil'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Derek Martin was
37+ in Play for Today
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Paul Temple
Paul Temple
Derek Martin was
36+ in Paul Temple
as ''.
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Sun, Nov 23 1969
Poster of The First Churchills
The First Churchills
Derek Martin was
36+ in The First Churchills
as ''.
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Sat, Sep 27 1969
Poster of Softly, Softly
Softly, Softly
Derek Martin was
32+ in Softly, Softly
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Derek Martin was
30+ in Doctor Who
as 'David Mitchell'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Derek Martin was
28+ in Z-Cars
as ''.
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Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Derek Martin was
26+ in No Hiding Place
as ''.
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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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955