Martin Jarvis

Acting·Aug 4, 1941·Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Rate

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.

Film	Credit
Brave the Dark2025 · Henry V (voice)	Henry V (voice)
New Chilling Tales: The Anthology2018 · Self - Narrator	Self - Narrator
Hallelujah!2016 · Self	Self
Batman: Assault on Arkham2014 · Alfred Pennyworth (voice)	Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
United Passions2014 · Sir Stanley Rous	Sir Stanley Rous
Phil Spector2013 · British TV Interviewer	British TV Interviewer
Wreck-It Ralph2012 · Saitine (voice)	Saitine (voice)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo2011 · Birger	Birger
Batman: Arkham City (The Movie)2011 · Alfred Pennyworth	Alfred Pennyworth
Inside the Actor's Workshop2010 · Interviewer	Interviewer
Beware of What You Wish For2010 · hinself	hinself
NNeander Jin - Die Rückkehr des Neandertalers2009 · Peter Blodnik	Peter Blodnik
Underfist: Halloween Bash2008 · Nergal / Police Officer / Tarvis (voice)	Nergal / Police Officer / Tarvis (voice)
Hitler: The Comedy Years2007 · Johannes Hentschel (archive footage) (uncredited)	Johannes Hentschel (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Ruby in the Smoke2006 · Voice of Capt. Lockhart (voice)	Voice of Capt. Lockhart (voice)
Much Ado About Nothing2005 · Leonard	Leonard
Tales of Isop2005 · Self	Self
Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War2003 · JB	JB
By Jeeves2001 · Jeeves	Jeeves
Lorna Doone2001 · Baron de Whichehalse	Baron de Whichehalse
SSex 'n' Death1999 · Neil Biddle	Neil Biddle
Titanic1997 · Sir Duff Gordon	Sir Duff Gordon
Moses1996 · Moses / God (voice)	Moses / God (voice)
The Absence of War1995 · Linus Frank	Linus Frank
An Audience with Ken Dodd1994 · Self	Self
Calliope1994 · O'Brien	O'Brien
The Tempest1993 · Narrator	Narrator
Emily's Ghost1992 · Papa	Papa
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship1990 · Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)	Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)
Buster1988 · Inspector Jack Mitchell	Inspector Jack Mitchell
The Reluctant Dragon1987 · Narrator / Boy / Father (voice)	Narrator / Boy / Father (voice)
Make and Break1987 · Frank	Frank
Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos1985 · The Governor	The Governor
Hamlet1984 · Self - Presenter	Self - Presenter
The Bunker1981 · Johannes Hentschel	Johannes Hentschel
Charades1977 · Sir Fergus / Sir James	Sir Fergus / Sir James
True Patriot1977 · Klaus	Klaus
Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs1974 · Butler	Butler
The Moonstone1972 · Godfrey Ablewhite	Godfrey Ablewhite
Taste the Blood of Dracula1970 · Jeremy Secker	Jeremy Secker
The Last Escape1970 · Lt. Donald Wilcox	Lt. Donald Wilcox
LLook at Life: Look at Man1969 · Self - Commentator	Self - Commentator
LLook at Life: Where Have All the Butterflies Gone?1968 · Self - Commentator	Self - Commentator
LLook at Life: The Sinking City1968 · Self - Commentator	Self - Commentator
LLook at Life: High Living1968 · Self - Commentator	Self - Commentator
Look at Life: On the Meter1968 · Self	Self
LLook at Life: Hopping Along1967 · Commentator	Commentator
Secrets of a Windmill Girl1966 · Actor	Actor