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Martin Freeman
Martin John Christopher Freeman, born 8 September 1971, is an acclaimed English actor known for his range of roles in television, film and theater. Freeman's career has been decorated with various accolades, including two Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Over the years, he has played significant roles in numerous productions. He gained fame for his role as Tim Canterbury in the mockumentary series 'The Office' (2001–2003). He subsequently portrayed characters such as Dr. John Watson in the British crime drama series 'Sherlock' (2010–2017) and young Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit' film trilogy (2012–2014). He also starred in the first season of the dark comedy-crime drama series 'Fargo' (2014) and has been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Everett K. Ross since 2016.
Freeman received his education at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Throughout his early career, he appeared in varying capacities in around 18 TV shows, 14 theatre productions, and several radio productions. Freeman continued to establish himself as a versatile actor by moving into more serious dramatic roles later in his career. His performance as Bilbo Baggins in the first part of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' earned him Best Hero at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards and Best Actor at the 18th Empire Awards. Freeman has showcased a diverse range of performance in genres like comedy, drama, crime, and sci-fi in both television and film. He has also made his mark on theater, having performed in classics such as Shakespeare's play Richard III.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Martin John Christopher Freeman
Born: Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Citizenship: British
Birthday: September 8, 1971
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1997-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Amanda Abbington
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Movies Featuring Martin Freeman
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Cargo
The Operative
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The World's End
Ghost Stories
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Good Night
Ode to Joy
Confetti
Miller's Girl
Sherlock: A Study in Pink
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Sherlock: A Study in Pink (Unaired Pilot)
Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
So You Want To Be A Pirate!
The Voorman Problem
Sherlock: Many Happy Returns
Sherlock: The Empty Hearse
Sherlock: The Sign of Three
Sherlock: The Blind Banker
Sherlock: The Great Game
Unlocking Sherlock
Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall
Sherlock: Uncovered
Unlocking Sherlock
Sherlock: The Hounds of Baskerville
Svengali
Saving Santa
Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of The World’s End
Swinging with the Finkels
Sherlock: His Last Vow
The Eichmann Show
Stick Man
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Mark Gatiss: A Study in Sherlock
Sherlock: The Six Thatchers
Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge
Sherlock: The Lying Detective
Carnage: Swallowing the Past
To Provide All People
A Confession
How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais
Men Only
Margery and Gladys
Call Register
Sherlock: The Final Problem
Return of the Goodies
Rubbish
Blake’s Junction 7
Round About Five
The All Together
Don’t Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’
Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council
Bridget Riley: Painting the Line
A Christmas Carol
Boy Meets Girl
I Just Want to Kiss You
HIV: The Musical
The Old Curiosity Shop
Micro Men
The Girl Is Mime
Nativity!
Career Timeline
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2018
Black Panther
Everett K. Ross
Cargo
Andy
Ghost Stories
Charles Cameron, Mike Priddle
To Provide All People
Consultant Cardiologist
2016
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Dr. John Watson
Mark Gatiss: A Study in Sherlock
Himself
Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge
Himself
2015
The Eichmann Show
Milton Fruchtman
Stick Man
Stick Man (voice)
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
Self - Voice of The Pirate with a Scarf
2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The World's End
The Voorman Problem
Doctor Williams
Sherlock: Many Happy Returns
Dr. John Watson
Svengali
Don
Saving Santa
Bernard D. Elf (voice)
Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of The World’s End
Self
2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
Pirate with a Scarf (voice)
So You Want To Be A Pirate!
The Pirate With A Scarf
Sherlock: Uncovered
Dr. Watson, Self
2009
HIV: The Musical
James McKenzie
Micro Men
Chris Curry
The Girl Is Mime
Clive Buckle
Nativity!
Paul Maddens
2005
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Return of the Goodies
Himself
Round About Five
The Man
Don’t Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’
Self
1000
Sherlock: A Study in Pink
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock: A Study in Pink (Unaired Pilot)
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock: The Empty Hearse
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock: The Sign of Three
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock: The Blind Banker
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock: The Great Game
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock: The Hounds of Baskerville
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock: His Last Vow
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock: The Six Thatchers
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock: The Lying Detective
Dr. John Watson
A Confession
Steve Fulcher
Sherlock: The Final Problem
Dr. John Watson
Boy Meets Girl
Danny Reed
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