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British actor
Gary Martin
Born (1958-06-18 ) 18 June 1958 (age 66) Nationality British Occupation Actor Years active 1980–present Website
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Gary Martin (born 18 June 1958) is a British actor and voice actor.
Career
Martin's father was a singer, and his mother was an actor and
extra . In 1975, he had acted in a few adverts by the end of school, but needed to get a proper job. He got a cabaret act together and started performing on a cruise ship at 17. In 1976, he made his debut in the
West End theatre with
Jesus Christ Superstar at 18 after a period of training at the
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art .
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He later moved on to other theatre roles in the West End, such as Rocky Horror in
The Rocky Horror Show in 1979, the voice of Audrey II in
Little Shop of Horrors in 1983, which he described as a "deep, black, Harlem voice";
Time in 1986, Munkustrap in
Cats from 1987 to 1990,
Miss Saigon in 1989,
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 1990, and Vince Fontaine in
Grease in 1993. In 1980, he narrated a trailer for
Saturn 3 . Martin had been doing jingles and adverts, but started doing
voice acting , including providing the voice of
Sugar Puffs ' mascot
Honey Monster from the 1980s onwards. In the 1990s, he shifted to focus more on voice acting.
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Martin has provided voices for The Adventures of Mole , The Adventures of Toad ,
The Neverending Story III ,
FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue ,
Corpse Bride ,
Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie and
Minions . He won a Talkie Award for his portrayal of
Judge Dredd for
BBC Radio 1 . He has also recorded voiceovers for American and British
commercials and
film trailers .
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Filmography
Animation
The Dreamstone (1990-1995) – Zordrak, Narrator (seasons 2–4)
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The Legends of Treasure Island (1993-1995) – Merman Prince, additional voices
The Beano Video (1993) –
Gnasher ,
Gnipper ,
Rasher , Talent Contest Host, Customer, Mother Bird, Tailcoat #1, Spotty (Face the Music )
Budgie the Little Helicopter (1994-1995) – Smashit the Bulldozer, additional voices
Molly's Gang (1994) – Homer, Duster, Hubble
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The Beano Videostars (1994) – Gnasher, Gnipper, Rasher, Park Keeper #1, Birds, Cats,
Fatty Fudge , Park Keeper #2, Plumber, Fatty, Plug, Spotty, Wilfrid, 'Erbert, Janitor, Woodworm, Uncle Mike,
Billy Whizz , Pedestrian #1, Pedestrian #3, Poolgoer #1, Poolgoer #4, Ivy's Toys, Party Sounds from Beano Town Narrator
Vincent and Doug (1994-2003) – James Monroe
The Snow Queen (1995) – Dimly
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The Adventures of Mole (1995) – Otter, additional voices
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Dennis and Gnasher (1996-1998) – Kevin Pie-Face, Mr. Pie-Face, Walter's Dad, Derek Cool, various characters
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Bimble's Bucket (1996) – Sploot
The Adventures of Toad (1996) – Additional voices
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The Snow Queen's Revenge (1996) – Dimly
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The Adventures of Dawdle the Donkey (1996-1998) – Narrator
Captain Star (1997-1998) – Navigator Black (four episodes), Captain Bloater, Jasper Quilt, additional voices
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The Ugly Duckling (1997) –
Jack Frost , The Winds of Winter
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FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue (1998) – Mac, Goanna
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Jack and the Beanstalk (1999) – Dark Riders
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The Baskervilles (2000) – Darren Baskerville, Colin, The Boss, various characters
The Magic Key (2000-2001) – Mr. Robinson
MacDonald's Farm (2000-2001) – Neigh Neigh
Captain Scarlet and the Return of the Mysterons (2000) –
Captain Black , Mysterons
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Dog and Duck (2000-2003) – Piano
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Oswald (2001-2003) – Egbert, Steve Tree, Pongo, Head Gingerbread Man, Reporter, Freddy the Teddy Bear, Show Announcer, Stagehand, Gingerbread Man 2, Gingerbread Man 4, additional voices (UK dub)
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Mr. Bean: The Animated Series (2002-2019) – Harry, Mr. Bruiser, Dr. Daze, Usher, Announcer, Men in Theatre, Vet, Man with Dog, additional voices
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Busy Buses (2002-2003) – Narrator, Tommy, additional voices (season 2)
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The Story Makers (2002-2004) –
Narrator ,
Superbaby
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Bounty Hamster (2003) – Memory Man, additional voices
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Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto! (2003-2005) – Jakamoko
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The Blobheads (2003-2005) – Derek the Alien
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The Tale of Jack Frost (2004) – Woodland Creatures, Goblins
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Franny's Feet (2004) – Additional voices (UK dub)
Kaena: The Prophecy (2004) – The Priest (English dub)
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Hero's Delight: The Movie (2004) – James Monroe
Legend of the Dragon (2005-2008) – Zodiac Master, Emperor of the Darkest Yin, additional voices
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BB3B (2005) – Dad (Simon), Announcer
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Corpse Bride (2005) – General Wellington, Fat Chef
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Flash Harry (2005) – Flash Harry
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The Jungle Book: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi to the Rescue (
BKN Classic Series ) (2006) – Various characters
Angelina Ballerina: Angelina Sets Sail (2006) – Captain
The Likeaballs (2006) – Dan, Invinciball, Destructiball
Alice in Wonderland: What's the Matter with Hatter? (BKN Classic Series ) (2007) – Various characters
The Prince and the Pauper: Double Trouble (BKN Classic Series ) (2007) – Various characters
The Three Musketeers: Saving the Crown (BKN Classic Series ) (2007) – Various characters
Quest for a Heart (2007) – Sage of the Sauna (English dub)
Robin Hood: Quest for the King (BKN Classic Series ) (2008) –
Friar Tuck ,
Prince John
Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie (2010) – Brother Hypax, Brother Maxillius, Brother Decius
Sokator-442 (2011) – Damgard, Dooby, Scrink
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The Woodlies (2012) – Whitetail
Frankenweenie – Sea-Monkeys
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Prisoner Zero (2016) – Librarian
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Boomerang (2013-2015) –
Bugs Bunny ,
Daffy Duck ,
Porky Pig ,
Elmer Fudd ,
Yosemite Sam , Narrator (
Looney Tunes marathon promotions)
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Aquafresh (2014-present) – Captain Aquafresh, Narrator
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Minions (2015) – Additional voices
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Furiki Wheels (2018) – Gordon
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Aliens Love Underpants and... Panta Claus (2018) – Additional voices
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Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet (2022) – Pickle (English dub)
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Blacktalon (2023) – Be'lakor
Supa Team 4 (2023) – Chomps the Goat
Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix (2023) – Lion Wrestler, Bill, Guard, Director Alpha, Wrench, Movie Trailer Voice, Game Announcer
Jacob Grizzly (2024) – Jacob Grizzly
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Live action
Radio
Judge Dredd: The Original Adventures: Apocalypse War (1995) –
Judge Dredd
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Judge Dredd: The Original Adventures: The Day The Law Died (1995) – Judge Dredd
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Video games
Conquest Erath: "First Encounter" (1997) – Humans, Jovians
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Micro Machines (2002) – Grizzly Beard, Frank N. Stein
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Vincent and Doug: 10 Years of Fun and Laughter (2004) – James Monroe
Vincent and Doug 3: James Monroe Returns! (2004) – James Monroe
Killzone (2004) – Helghast
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Vincent and Doug Sports! (2005) – James Monroe
Vincent and Doug Sports! 2 (2006) – James Monroe
Star Wars: Empire at War (2006) – Interdictor Cruiser, TIE Mauler Commander, additional voices
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Final Fantasy XII (2006) – Judge Bergan
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Bionicle Heroes (2006) – Monster #2
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Thunderbirds (2007)
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LittleBigPlanet 2 (2011) –
Batman
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Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011) – Jailer Knash, Lord Abaron, additional voices
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LittleBigPlanet PS Vita (2012) – Batman
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Grid Autosport (2014) – Grizzly Beard, Frank N. Stein
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Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 (2017) –
Hulk ,
Dormammu ,
Surtur ,
Supreme Intelligence , Greenskyn Smashtroll
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Seven: The Days Long Gone (2017) – Kade
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Elden Ring (2022) – Tarnished (Male)
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (2023) – Ossie, Petrarch
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References
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