Biography
Derek Martin was 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. He retired from stunt work following an injury on Elizabeth I in 1971 and moved into acting. His most famous break out role was as the corrupt detective Fred Pyle in GF Newman's controversial 1978 drama Law & Order. In the following decade Martin had major roles in TV dramas such as The Chinese Detective and King & Castle, and played James Cagney's aide in milos Forman's epic 1981 film Ragtime. In 2000, Martin joined the cast of EastEnders as Charlie, the patriarch of the Slater family, a role he continued to play on and off for sixteen years.
Acted in 68
2010s
- 2016
Harry Hill's Tea Time
Charlie Slater · 1 episode
2000s
- 2004
EastEnders: Pat and Mo
Charlie Slater
- 2003
1990s
- 1995
Boston Kickout
Ray Saunders
- 1993
- 1992
The Cutter
Movie
- 1991
Fiddlers Three
Detective Sergeant Stubbs · 1 episode
1980s
- 1986
King and Castle
Ronald King · 12 episodes
- 1985
- 1984
Big Deal
Phil Graves · 1 episode
The Hope and the Glory
Club Manager
- 1983
The Aerodrome
Provo Sgt. Peters
- 1982
Spaghetti House
Commissioner Hutchinson
Jake's End
Corp
- 1981
The Chinese Detective
D.C.I. Berwick · 14 episodes
- 1980
Rifleman
Drill Sergeant
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
Museum Guard
The Enigma Files
Brewer · 1 episode
Dark Water
Security guard
1970s
- 1979
Print-Out
Colley
- 1978
Another Day
Frank
Law & Order
Fred Pyall · 4 episodes
- 1977
Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl
David Mitchell
- 1976
Bet Your Life
Jimmy
Diversions
Escort
- 1975
Eskimo Nell
Floor Manager (uncredited)
- 1974
Keep It Up, Jack!
Client with Swing (uncredited)
The Zoo Gang
Gallery Guard · 1 episode
- 1973
The Roses of Eyam
William Thornley
The Sex Thief
Doorman
- 1972
- 1971
- 1970
Doctor Who: Inferno
UNIT Soldier
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
The Big Switch
1st Heavy
- 1966
- 1965
The Counterfeit Man
Guard
Londoners
Barry · 1 episode
- 1964
- 1963
- 1962
- 1960
Appearances5
2010s
- 2010
Celebrity Coach Trip
Self · 15 episodes
2000s
- 2003
