Years active 1993–present Name Martin Marquez | Role Actor Siblings John Marquez | |
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Children Ramona Marquez, Raoul Marquez Movies and TV shows Hotel Babylon, Les Miserables, Girl on a Bicycle Similar People John Marquez, Ramona Marquez, Michael Obiora, Ray Coulthard, Jo Enright | ||
Hotel Babylon | Synchronsprecher Claudio Maniscalco
Martin Joseph Marquez (born 8 October 1964) is an English actor.
Contents
- Hotel Babylon Synchronsprecher Claudio Maniscalco
- Martin Marquez Closing Statements
- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
He is best known on television for his role as Gino Primirola, the head barman, in the British TV comedy drama Hotel Babylon. He also played Danny Pearce in The Bill from 1993 to 1995, and Neil in EastEnders in 2002, and he has appeared in Doc Martin alongside his real-life brother John Marquez, The Catherine Tate Show, Murder Most Horrid, and Plastic Man.
Martin Marquez Closing Statements
Early life
Marquez was born in Coventry, Warwickshire to a Spanish father and an English mother. Marquez's father formerly worked as a waiter at the Costa Brava Ritz Hotel and later opened a chip shop when the family moved to Binley Woods. Martin attended King Henry VIII School in Coventry. He worked as a personal trainer and a barman before beginning his career in acting.
Career
Marquez first appeared on television in The Bill, where he portrayed Detective Sergeant Danny Pearce. He also had small roles in such series as Doc Martin, The Catherine Tate Show, Elizabeth I, The Business, EastEnders and Bedtime. From 2006 to 2009, he played the character of head barman on the television series Hotel Babylon.
In 2013 he appeared in new ITV comedy drama The Job Lot playing security guard Paul.
He is also known for his theatre work, including Trevor Nunn's revival of Anything Goes in 2002, in which he played Moonface Martin and Terry Johnson's play Insignificance. He has performed as a comedy team, The Brothers Marquez, with his brother John Marquez, who also portrayed his fictional brother in a "Doc Martin" episode. He has played the lead role of Dad in Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London's West End since November 2010. In 2013, he went on to play the role of Captain Dana Holmes in From Here to Eternity the Musical.
Personal life
He has three sons and two daughters, including Ramona Marquez, who played Karen in Outnumbered.
Filmography
Actor
-
Much Ado About Nothing (announced) as
Leonato
2022
Kate & Koji (TV Series) as
Trevor
- Vote for Kate (2022) - Trevor
2022
The Chelsea Detective (TV Series) as
Lanfranco
- Mrs Romano (2022) - Lanfranco
2020
7 Hours on Earth as
Mr. Merriweather
2019
After Louise as
Ken
2019
Dead Pixels (TV Series) as
Barry
- Patricide (2019) - Barry
2018
Holby City (TV Series) as
Saul Vernon
- Hold My Hand (2018) - Saul Vernon
2018
The Mercy as
Franchessi
2017
The Crown (TV Series) as
Royal Detective
- Paterfamilias (2017) - Royal Detective
2017
Modus (TV Series) as
Hunter Russell
- Episode #2.6 (2017) - Hunter Russell (uncredited)
- Episode #2.3 (2017) - Hunter Russell
- Episode #2.2 (2017) - Hunter Russell
- Episode #2.1 (2017) - Hunter Russell
2017
Bounty Hunters (TV Series) as
The Supplier
- Episode #1.6 (2017) - The Supplier
2013
The Job Lot (TV Series) as
Paul Franks
2015
A Louder Silence as
Martin
2015
The Javone Prince Show (TV Series) as
Policeman
- Episode #1.1 (2015) - Policeman
2015
SunTrap (TV Series) as
Mr. De Luca
- Casino (2015) - Mr. De Luca
2015
Vera (TV Series) as
Michael Tennant
- Old Wounds (2015) - Michael Tennant
2015
Benidorm (TV Series) as
Juan
- Episode #7.4 (2015) - Juan
2013
Girl on a Bicycle as
Clive
2012
Les Misérables as
Ensemble 'Master of the House'
2012
Falcón (TV Mini Series) as
Doctor
- The Blind Man of Seville (2012) - Doctor
2012
Twenty Twelve (TV Series) as
Kevin Thingie
- Loose Ends (2012) - Kevin Thingie
2011
Holy Flying Circus (TV Movie) as
Richard Klein
2010
New Tricks (TV Series) as
Danny Johnson
- Where There's Smoke (2010) - Danny Johnson
2009
Doc Martin (TV Series) as
Sam Penhale
- Perish Together as Fools (2009) - Sam Penhale
2006
Hotel Babylon (TV Series) as
Gino Primirola
2002
Heartbeat (TV Series) as
Rafael / Joe Kidd
- Danse Macabre (2008) - Rafael
- Closing the Book (2002) - Joe Kidd
2007
Lead Balloon (TV Series) as
Tony
- Hero (2007) - Tony
2007
Children in Need as
Gino Primirola
2007
Waking the Dead (TV Series) as
Harris Wall
- Mask of Sanity: Part 2 (2007) - Harris Wall
- Mask of Sanity: Part 1 (2007) - Harris Wall
2006
The Catherine Tate Show (TV Series) as
Taxi Driver
- 1951-2006 (2006) - Taxi Driver
2006
Stan (TV Movie) as
Hal Roach
2005
Elizabeth I (TV Mini Series) as
Don Bernadino de Mendoza
- Episode #1.2 (2005) - Don Bernadino de Mendoza
- Episode #1.1 (2005) - Don Bernadino de Mendoza
2005
The Business as
Pepe
2005
Empire (TV Mini Series) as
General Crito
- The Lost Legion (2005) - General Crito (uncredited)
- Fortune's Fool (2005) - General Crito (uncredited)
- The Hunt (2005) - General Crito
2002
EastEnders (TV Series) as
Neil
- Episode #1.2248 (2002) - Neil
- Episode #1.2247 (2002) - Neil
- Episode #1.2246 (2002) - Neil
- Episode #1.2245 (2002) - Neil
2001
Bedtime (TV Series) as
Sam
- Episode #1.4 (2001) - Sam
- Episode #1.3 (2001) - Sam
2001
The Shaft as
Policeman #2 (Hallway)
2000
Dirty Tricks (TV Movie) as
Garcia
1999
Plastic Man (TV Series) as
Steve Persey
- Episode #1.2 (1999) - Steve Persey
- Episode #1.1 (1999) - Steve Persey
1999
Murder Most Horrid (TV Series) as
Tony La Paglia
- Whoopi Stone (1999) - Tony La Paglia
1991
The Bill (TV Series) as
D.S. Pearce / D.S. Danny Pearce / D.C. Pearce / ...
- Confession (1996) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- For Services Rendered (1995) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- Too Clever by Half (1995) - D.S. Pearce
- Nearest and Dearest (1995) - D.S. Pearce
- A Bird in the Hand (1995) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- Kid (1995) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- With Friends Like These (1995) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- Bedside Manner (1995) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- Today and Tomorrow (1995) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- Losing Streak (1995) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- Damage (1995) - D.S. Pearce
- Deeds of Mercy (1995) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- Life's a Bitch (1995) - D.S. Pearce
- Value for Money (1995) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- Alone (1995) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- Just Another Caution (1995) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- Getting Even (1995) - D.S. Pearce
- Done Is Done (1995) - D.S. Pearce
- Hard Knocks (1995) - D.S. Pearce
- Crossfire (1995) - D.S. Pearce
- Dearly Departed (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Stuffed (1994) - D.S. Pearce (uncredited)
- Fathers and Sons (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Fly on the Wall (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Down a Blind Alley (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Work Experience (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- No Name, No Number (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Sleeping Dogs (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Taking Stock (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Pipped at the Post (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Indecent Exposure (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Land of the Blind (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Bridgework (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Taken on Trust (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Silent Partner (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Runners and Riders (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Living Legend (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Back on the Chain Gang (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Threats and Promises (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Business Opportunities (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Full Contact (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Death and Taxes (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Unfinished Business (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Good Days (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Snowblind (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Give Away (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Wild Justice (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- All the Comforts of Home (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Sold Out (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Clubbing Together (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- House Arrest (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Day of Reckoning (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- One of Them (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Killjoys (1994) - D.S. Danny Pearce
- Menace (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Man to Man (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Root of All Evil (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Ranks and Files (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Gone Away (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Ducking and Diving (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Double Vision (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Faith in the System (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Dealer Wins (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Mix and Match (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- He Who Waits (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Second Sight (1994) - D.S. Pearce
- Nothing Ventured (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Cause for Concern (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Paid in Full (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Hurting Inside (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Blood Counts (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Put Down (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- A Question of Identity (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Until Proven Guilty (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Somewhere to Hang My Hat (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Dangerous Trade (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- A Class Act (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Gift of the Gab (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Play the Game (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Customer Care (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Bad Reaction (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- But Not Forgotten (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Bare Faced Lies (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Bright Lights (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Carrying the Load (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Blind Spot (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Outbreak (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Morning Has Broken (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Honour Among Thieves (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Insider Dealing (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Uses and Abuses (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Double Take (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- A Willing Victim (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Hearts and Minds (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Pride and Joy (1993) - D.S. Pearce
- Letting Go (1992) - D.C. Pearce
- Without Consent (1991) - Danny
1992
In Suspicious Circumstances (TV Series) as
Stinie Morrison
- Unjust Deserts/An Uncommon Murder (1992) - Stinie Morrison
- An Uncommon Murder (1992) - Stinie Morrison
1992
Desmond's (TV Series) as
Policeman
- Too Young (1992) - Policeman
Editor
2000
Crazy in Love (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Episode #1.1 (2000)
1999
A Christmas Carol (TV Mini Series) (3 episodes)
- Episode #1.4 (1999)
- Episode #1.3 (1999)
- Episode #1.2 (1999)
Soundtrack
2012
Les Misérables (performer: "Master of the House")
Self
2003
Children in Need as
Self
References
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