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.
Acted in 98
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
Tales of the Tardis
Governor · 1 episode
2010s
- 2014
- 2013
By Any Means
Paul Hollander · 1 episode
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
Inside the Actor's Workshop
Interviewer
Beware of What You Wish For
hinself
2000s
- 2009
Taking the Flak
TV
- 2008
- 2007
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Johannes Hentschel (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2006
The Ruby in the Smoke
Voice of Capt. Lockhart (voice)
- 2005
Much Ado About Nothing
Leonard
ShakespeaRe-Told
Leonard · 1 episode
- 2004
- 2002
Bootleg
Mr. Blades · 3 episodes
Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War
JB
- 2001
By Jeeves
Jeeves
Lorna Doone
Baron de Whichehalse
- 2000
Lorna Doone
Baron de Whichehalse · 2 episodes
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
Moses
Moses / God (voice)
Richie Rich
Cadbury, Bascomb · 13 episodes
- 1995
The Queen's Nose
Frank · 6 episodes
The Absence of War
Linus Frank
- 1994
Calliope
O'Brien
- 1993
Scarlet and Black
Monsieur de Renal · 3 episodes
- 1992
Emily's Ghost
Papa
- 1991
- 1990
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice)
1980s
- 1989
Chelworth
Keith Shedden · 1 episode
Huxley Pig
TV
- 1988
Buster
Inspector Jack Mitchell
- 1987
Make and Break
Frank
- 1986
Artists and Models
Commentary (voice) · 3 episodes
- 1985
The Black Tower
Wilfred Anstey · 6 episodes
Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos
The Governor
- 1984
- 1982
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
Ike
King George VI · 1 episode
- 1978
Rings on Their Fingers
Oliver Pryde · 20 episodes
- 1977
Charades
Sir Fergus / Sir James
True Patriot
Klaus
- 1975
- 1974
David Copperfield
Uriah Heep · 4 episodes
Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Butler
- 1972
Arthur of the Britons
TV
The Moonstone
Godfrey Ablewhite · 4 episodes
- 1971
- 1970
Little Women
John Brooke · 9 episodes
The Last Escape
Lt. Donald Wilcox
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby · 13 episodes
- 1967
- 1966
Secrets of a Windmill Girl
Movie
- 1965
Doctor Who: The Web Planet
Hilio
- 1964
- 1963
Appearances13
2010s
- 2018
New Chilling Tales: The Anthology
Self - Narrator
- 2016
Hallelujah!
Self
- 2010
Just William
Narrator (voice) · 4 episodes
2000s
- 2005
Tales of Isop
Self
1990s
- 1994
An Audience with Ken Dodd
Self
- 1993
The Tempest
Narrator
- 1992
1980s
- 1987
The Reluctant Dragon
Narrator / Boy / Father (voice)
- 1984
Hamlet
Self - Presenter
- 1983
- 1981
Peace in No Man's Land
Self - Narrator
1970s
- 1978
1960s
- 1968
Look at Life: On the Meter
Self