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Martin Jarvis OBE (born 4 August 1941) is an English actor. Described by the BBC as "one of Britain's most distinguished and versatile actors", he has had a varied career in theatre, film and television, and is particularly noted for radio acting and voicing audiobooks.
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.
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Martin Jarvis is a versatile British actor who has worked in film, television, theatre, radio and audio recording. He has starred in classics such as The Forsyte Saga, Titanic, By Jeeves and The Importance of Being Earnest, and has won awards and honors for his work.
- Actor, Director, Additional Crew
- August 4, 1941
Jun 13, 2020 · Famed for his long running BBC Radio 4 series of readings of Richmal Crompton's Just William stories, Martin Jarvis reads two episodes recorded specially for Riverhouse! ...more.
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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.
Dec 22, 2023 · Jarvis, 82, indelibly associated with the golden age of English television – but it’s his audio work for which he is most known. Within seconds of beginning our interview, Martin Jarvis has...
Martin Jarvis has now recorded 195 Just William stories and PG Wodehouse’s funniest book. No sooner had Esther Rantzen said on Radio 4, ‘Make us laugh during lockdown – give us Martin Jarvis reading Just William, give us P G Wodehouse,’ than it was done.
