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Revision as of 12:02, 16 September 2013
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Michael Sharvell-Martin | |
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| Born | Michael Ernest Martin 2 February 1944 |
| Died | 28 October 2010 (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Linda Hind (1967–2010; his death); 2 children |
Michael Sharvell-Martin (2 February 1944 – 28 October 2010)[1] was a popular British television and stage actor whose career spanned over three decades. He was a familiar character actor on British television screens, guest starring in most prime time dramas and comedies throughout the seventies and eighties.
Early life
He was born Michael Ernest Martin in Herne Bay, Kent, and trained in stage management at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. His acting debut was in 1965 at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. He adopted the stage name Michael Sharvell-Martin because there was already an actor called Michael Martin.[1]
Career
Sharvell-Martin was mainly a supporting cast actor and is best remembered for his many appearances in the long-running television series Dave Allen at Large. He also had a recurring role as Trevor Botting in the television situation comedy No Place Like Home. During his career he made numerous guest appearances in television programmes such as The Benny Hill Show, Dad's Army, Terry and June, Yes Minister and Murder Most Horrid.
His stage appearances included several West End comedy farces and numerous pantomime roles.
Selected filmography
- Ooh... You Are Awful (1972)
- Rentadick (1972)
- That's Your Funeral (1972)
- Love Thy Neighbour (1973)
- Frightmare (1974)
- Not Now, Comrade (1976)
Personal life
Sharvell-Martin married Linda Hind in 1967 and the couple had two daughters. In the early part of 2010 he was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus and died on 28 October 2010 at Wincanton, Somerset.[1]
References
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