Full Name Lawrence Martyn Spouse Hilary Martyn (m. ?–1994) Role Actor | Name Larry Martyn Years active 1951-1993 | |
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Died August 7, 1994, Kent, United Kingdom Movies and TV shows Are You Being Served?, Up the Junction, For the Love of Ada, Spring And Autumn, Look ‑ Mike Yarwood! Similar People Arthur Brough, Harold Bennett, Arthur English, Trevor Bannister, Vivienne Johnson | ||
Road Test Pedestrians Frank Thornton and Larry Martyn 1974 UK Public Information Film
Lawrence "Larry" Martyn (22 March 1934 – 7 August 1994) was a British actor known for his comedy performances.
Contents
- Road Test Pedestrians Frank Thornton and Larry Martyn 1974 UK Public Information Film
- Road Test Pedestrians
- Career
- Death
- Film and TV appearances
- References
Larry Martyn was born in London and was a former member of the Parachute Regiment. He was famous as Mr. Mash in the BBC comedy series Are You Being Served?, appearing in the first three series before being replaced by Arthur English. He was unable to continue in this role because he was committed to the television series Spring and Autumn with Jimmy Jewel. Other TV appearances included Dad's Army, On the Buses, Look - Mike Yarwood!, Rising Damp, The Detectives and Grange Hill. He also played alongside Frankie Howerd in two of his BBC shows, Up Pompeii! and Whoops Baghdad.
Road Test Pedestrians
Career
Martyn played the role of the lovable spiv Private Walker in the radio version of Dad's Army after the death of James Beck. His film roles included Carry On at Your Convenience, where he had a small part as the promanade rifle-range owner, and Carry On Behind, where he played an inept electrician who helps wire up the public address system at the caravan site the film was set in.
Death
Martyn died on 7 August 1994 at home in St Mary's Bay, Kent, and was survived by his wife, Hilary, and their two daughters.