Occupation Actor | Name Michael Sharvell-Martin | |
Full Name Michael Ernest Martin Born 2 February 1944 ( 1944-02-02 ) Herne Bay, Kent, England, UK Spouse(s) Linda Hind (1967–2010; his death); 2 children Died October 28, 2010, Wincanton, United Kingdom | ||
Michael Sharvell-Martin (2 February 1944 – 28 October 2010) was a popular British television and stage actor whose career spanned more than 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.
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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.
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. He also appeared in two episodes of the BBC's department store sitcom Are You Being Served? in the 1980s.
His stage appearances included several West End comedy farces and numerous pantomime roles.
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.
Filmography
Actor
2005
Doctors (TV Series) as
Ray Taylor
- Fifteen Thousand Miles (2005) - Ray Taylor
2005
WaterMelon (Short) as
The Station Master
2001
Casualty (TV Series) as
Brian
- Consequences (2001) - Brian
1998
Out of Sight (TV Series) as
Mayor
- A Gottle of Geer (1998) - Mayor
1998
Close Relations (TV Mini Series) as
Quiz Master
- Episode #1.5 (1998) - Quiz Master
1998
Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round (TV Series) as
Various
- Episode #1.4 (1998) - Various
1998
A Prince Among Men (TV Series) as
Des Crusty
- Ghost Story (1998) - Des Crusty
1992
Covington Cross (TV Series) as
Foreman
- Blinded Passions (1992) - Foreman
1991
Murder Most Horrid (TV Series) as
Judge / Mayor
- A Determined Woman (1991) - Judge
- The Case of the Missing (1991) - Mayor
1983
The Little and Large Show (TV Series)
- Episode #10.3 (1990)
- Episode #6.3 (1986)
- Episode #4.3 (1983)
1983
No Place Like Home (TV Series) as
Trevor / Trevor Botting
- Hero (1987) - Trevor
- The Attachment (1987) - Trevor
- Gone Fishing (1987) - Trevor
- The Marathon (1987) - Trevor
- Domestic Help (1987) - Trevor
- The Dinner Party (1987) - Trevor
- Fortifying the Over-Forties (1987) - Trevor
- Take Your Partners (1987) - Trevor
- Beryl Branches Out (1986) - Trevor
- The Great Escape (1986) - Trevor
- Raymond's Rotten Luck (1986) - Trevor
- The Reunion (1986) - Trevor
- Sons and Lovers (1986) - Trevor
- Mixed Doubles (1986) - Trevor
- Marital Difficulties (1986) - Trevor
- Silver Wedding (1986) - Trevor
- Arthur's Move (1986) - Trevor
- The Video (1986) - Trevor
- Trevor's Last Stand (1986) - Trevor
- Great Uncle Herbert (1986) - Trevor
- Dear Miss Davenport (1986) - Trevor
- Happy Families 2 (1986) - Trevor
- Happy Families 1 (1986) - Trevor
- The Crabtree Code (1986) - Trevor
- The Summons (1986) - Trevor
- Comings and Goings (1986) - Trevor
- Arthur Acting (1986) - Trevor
- Marriage Guidance (1986) - Trevor
- Special: A Crabtree Christmas (1984) - Trevor
- Who Loves Ya Baby (1984) - Trevor
- Don't Tell Mother (1984) - Trevor
- It's Only Your Father (1984) - Trevor
- The Mating Season (1984) - Trevor
- The Curfew (1984) - Trevor
- Golden Handshake (1984) - Trevor
- Our Hero (1984) - Trevor
- Grandfather Time (1984) - Trevor
- Goodbye Father (1984) - Trevor Botting
- Alternative Accommodation (1984) - Trevor Botting
- Home and Away (1983) - Trevor Botting
- One Enchanted Evening (1983) - Trevor Botting
- No Place Like Home (1983) - Trevor Botting
1980
Terry and June (TV Series) as
Butcher / Arnold Bathgate / Fred Rogers / ...
- Pantomania (1985) - Butcher
- The Artistic Touch (1983) - Arnold Bathgate
- Noise Abatement (1982) - Fred Rogers
- The Chaotic Peaceful Weekend (1981) - Harris
- To Catch a Thief (1980) - P.C. Brody
1981
Are You Being Served? (TV Series) as
Handsome Customer / Man with Moustache
- The Sweet Smell of Success (1983) - Handsome Customer
- Front Page Story (1981) - Man with Moustache
1982
The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV Series) as
Various
- Episode #2.1 (1983) - Various
- Episode #1.9 (1982) - Various
- Episode #1.8 (1982) - Various
- Episode #1.7 (1982) - Various
1982
Yes Minister (TV Series) as
Ross
- The Moral Dimension (1982) - Ross
1982
Shine on Harvey Moon (TV Series) as
Press Officer
- The Party Line (1982) - Press Officer (as Michael Sharvell Martin)
1979
The Dawson Watch (TV Series)
- Christmas (1980)
- Love and Marriage (1980)
- Communication (1980)
- Law (1979)
- Money (1979)
- Housing (1979)
1980
Oh Happy Band! (TV Series) as
Reporter
- Home Cure (1980) - Reporter
1980
Potter (TV Series) as
Man with Dog
- Episode #2.3 (1980) - Man with Dog
1971
Dave Allen at Large (TV Series)
- Special (1978)
1979
Ripping Yarns (TV Series) as
Smooth German
- Whinfrey's Last Case (1979) - Smooth German
1978
It Ain't Half Hot Mum (TV Series) as
Captain de Wolfe
- Lead Kindly Light (1978) - Captain de Wolfe
1976
Mike Yarwood in Persons (TV Series) as
Eddie / Tex Haven
- Episode #2.5 (1978) - Eddie
- Episode #1.5 (1977) - Tex Haven
- The Mike Yarwood Christmas Show 1976 (1976)
1978
The Two Ronnies (TV Series) as
Police Sergeant
- Episode #6.8 (1978) - Police Sergeant
1977
Happy Ever After (TV Series)
- A Proper Choice (1977)
1976
Not Now, Comrade as
2nd Russian Official (as Michael Sharvell Martin)
1976
Space: 1999 (TV Series) as
Brian / Robot
- Brian the Brain (1976) - Brian / Robot
1976
Look, Mike Yarwood! (TV Series) as
Various Roles
- Episode #6.6 (1976) - Various Roles
- Episode #6.4 (1976) - Various Roles
- Episode #6.2 (1976) - Various Roles
1975
The Basil Brush Show (TV Series)
- Episode #10.5 (1975)
1974
Dad's Army (TV Series) as
The Lieutenant
- Gorilla Warfare (1974) - The Lieutenant
1974
Frightmare as
Barman
1974
...And Mother Makes Five (TV Series) as
Commercial Traveller
- If I Can Help Somebody (1974) - Commercial Traveller
1974
The Prince of Denmark (TV Series) as
Gerry
- Episode #1.4 (1974) - Gerry
1973
Kadoyng as
Pander - Willoughby
1973
Love Thy Neighbour as
Police Constable
1973
Not Now Darling as
Painter (uncredited)
1973
The Love Ban as
Bra Factory Designer
1972
Double Take as
'Leopard Man' Director
1972
That's Your Funeral as
1st Policeman (Motorway)
1972
Get Charlie Tully as
Jackson (uncredited)
1972
Rentadick as
Removal Man
1971
Quest for Love as
Says "Hello Trafford" (uncredited)
1971
A Hole Lot of Trouble (Short) as
Newly-wed Husband
1970
Here Come the Double Deckers! (TV Series) as
Floor Manager
- Robbie the Robot (1970) - Floor Manager
1969
The Benny Hill Show (TV Series) as
Various Roles / Voice of Director / Announcer
- Show 5 (1970) - Voice of Director (uncredited)
- Show 4 (1970) - Various Roles
- Show 3 (1970) - Various Roles
- Show 2 (1969) - Various Roles
- The European Song Contest (1969) - Announcer / Various Roles
1970
Eddie in August (TV Movie) as
Man in Park
1970
Up Pompeii! (TV Series) as
Soldier
- Britannicus (1970) - Soldier
Soundtrack
1976
Space: 1999 (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Brian the Brain (1976) - (performer: "Bridal Chorus" (German: "Treulich geführt") - uncredited)
Self
1986
Dave Allen - 1986 New Years Eve Special (TV Special)
1984
Dave Allen - Christmas Special 1984 (TV Special)
Archive Footage
2014
Dave Allen: The Immaculate Selection (TV Movie) as
Various
1996
Vintage Dave Allen (Video) as
Various
1975
The World of Dave Allen (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1974
The Best of Benny Hill as
Lower Tidmarsh Hospital Doctor / Rev. Peter Wilby / Various
References
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