Gary Martin is a British actor.

Career

Martin's father was a singer, and his mother was an actor and

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. 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

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with ''

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'' at 18 after a period of training at the

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. He later moved on to other theatre roles in the West End, such as Rocky Horror in ''

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'' in 1979, the voice of Audrey II in ''

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'' in 1983, which he described as a "deep, black, Harlem voice"; ''

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'' in 1986, Munkustrap in ''

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'' from 1987 to 1990, ''

Miss Saigon ''Miss Saigon'' is a sung-through musical theatre, stage musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, with lyrics by Boublil and Richard Maltby Jr. It is based on Giacomo Puccini's 1904 opera ''Madama Butterfly'', and similarly tells th ...

'' in 1989, ''

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ''Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'' is a sung-through musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, based on the character of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis. This was the first Lloyd Webber and Rice ...

'' 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

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, including providing the voice of

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' mascot Honey Monster from the 1980s onwards. In the 1990s, he shifted to focus more on voice acting. Martin has provided voices for ''The Adventures of Mole'', ''The Adventures of Toad'', '' The Neverending Story III'', '' FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue'', ''

Corpse Bride ''Corpse Bride'' (also known as ''Tim Burton's Corpse Bride'') is a 2005 stop-motion-animated fantasy musical film, directed by Mike Johnson (in his directorial debut) and Tim Burton from a screenplay by John August, Caroline Thompson, and ...

'', '' Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie'' and '' Minions''. He won a Talkie Award for his portrayal of

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for

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. He has also recorded voiceovers for American and British

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and film trailers.

Filmography

Animation

* '' The Dreamstone'' (1990–1995) – Zordrak, Narrator (seasons 2–4) * '' 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 * '' 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 "The Snow Queen" () is an 1844 original fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. It was first published 21 December 1844 in ''New Fairy Tales. First Volume#New Fairy Tales. First Volume. Second Collection, New Fairy Tales. First Vo ...

'' (1995) – Dimly * ''The Adventures of Mole'' (1995) – Otter, additional voices * '' Dennis and Gnasher'' (1996–1998) – Kevin Pie-Face, Mr. Pie-Face, Walter's Dad, Derek Cool, various characters * ''Bimble's Bucket'' (1996) – Sploot * ''The Adventures of Toad'' (1996) – Additional voices * '' The Snow Queen's Revenge'' (1996) – Dimly * ''The Adventures of Dawdle the Donkey'' (1996–1998) – Narrator * '' Captain Star'' (1997–1998) – Navigator Black (four episodes), Captain Bloater, Jasper Quilt, additional voices * ''The Ugly Duckling'' (1997) – Jack Frost, The Winds of Winter * '' FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue'' (1998) – Mac, Goanna * ''Jack and the Beanstalk'' (1999) – Dark Riders * '' The Baskervilles'' (2000) – Darren Baskerville, Colin, The Boss, various characters * ''

The Magic Key ''The Magic Key'' is a British educational animated television series based on the "Biff, Chip and Kipper" stories from the Oxford Reading Tree published by Oxford University Press, originally written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex ...

'' (2000–2001) – Mr. Robinson * ''MacDonald's Farm'' (2000–2001) – Neigh Neigh * '' Captain Scarlet and the Return of the Mysterons'' (2000) – Captain Black, Mysterons * '' Dog and Duck'' (2000–2003) – Piano * ''Spheriks'' (2002) – Ato * ''

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'' (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) * '' Mr. Bean: The Animated Series'' (2002–2019) – Harry, Mr. Bruiser, Dr. Daze, Usher, Announcer, Men in Theatre, Vet, Man with Dog, additional voices * '' Busy Buses'' (2002–2003) – Narrator, Tommy, additional voices (season 2) * '' The Story Makers'' (2002–2004) – Narrator, additional voices (''Super Baby'') * ''

Bounty Hamster ''Bounty Hamster'' is a 2003 comic science fiction animated series created by David Max Freedman and Alan Gilbey. Plot Cassie Harrison, a 13-year-old girl, is searching the universe for her father after he was kidnapped by space pirates. To hel ...

'' (2003) – Memory Man, additional voices * ''

Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto! ''Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto!'' is a British animated children's television series, produced by Collingwood O'Hare Productions Limited, originally distributed by HIT Entertainment and currently distributed by Foothill Entertainment, which aired fro ...

'' (2003–2005) – Jakamoko * '' The Blobheads'' (2003–2005) – Derek the Alien * ''The Tale of Jack Frost'' (2004) – Woodland Creatures, Goblins * '' Franny's Feet'' (2004) – Additional voices (UK dub) * '' Kaena: The Prophecy'' (2004) – The Priest (English dub) * ''Hero's Delight: The Movie'' (2004) – James Monroe * '' Legend of the Dragon'' (2005–2008) – Zodiac Master, Emperor of the Darkest Yin, additional voices * '' BB3B'' (2005) – Dad (Simon), Announcer * ''

'' (2005) – General Wellington, Fat Chef * ''Flash Harry'' (2005) – Flash Harry * ''The Jungle Book: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi to the Rescue'' (''

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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) * '' Dork Hunters from Outer Space'' (2008–2009) – Fido * ''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 * ''The Woodlies'' (2012) – Whitetail * '' Frankenweenie'' – Sea-Monkeys * '' Prisoner Zero'' (2016) – Librarian * ''

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'' (2013–2015) –

Bugs Bunny Bugs Bunny is a cartoon character created in the late 1930s at Warner Bros. Cartoons (originally Leon Schlesinger, Leon Schlesinger Productions) and Voice acting, voiced originally by Mel Blanc. Bugs is best known for his featured roles in the ' ...

Daffy Duck Daffy Duck is an animated cartoon character created by animators Tex Avery and Bob Clampett for Leon Schlesinger Productions. Styled as an anthropomorphic black duck, he has appeared in cartoon series such as ''Looney Tunes'' and '' Merrie Me ...

Porky Pig Porky Pig is a cartoon character in the Warner Bros. ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' series of cartoons. He was the first character created by the studio to draw audiences based on his celebrity, star power, and the animators created man ...

Elmer Fudd Elmer J. Fudd is an animated cartoon character in the Warner Bros. ''Looney Tunes''/''Merrie Melodies'' series and the archenemy of Bugs Bunny. Elmer Fudd's aim is to hunt Bugs, but he usually ends up seriously injuring himself and other antag ...

Yosemite Sam Yosemite Sam ( ) is a cartoon character in the ''Looney Tunes'' and '' Merrie Melodies'' series of short films produced by Warner Bros. His name is taken from Yosemite National Park in California. His real name is ''Aloysius Bartholamew Sam''. ...

, Narrator (''

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'' marathon promotions) * ''Aquafresh'' (since 2014) – Captain Aquafresh, Narrator * '' Minions'' (2015) – Additional voices * ''Furiki Wheels'' (2018) – Gordon * ''Aliens Love Underpants and... Panta Claus'' (2018) – Additional voices * '' Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet'' (2022) – Pickle (English dub) * ''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

Live action

* ''

'' (1980–2010) – Honey Monster (voice) * '' Nobody's Perfect'' (1980-1982) – Chauffeur * ''

Shock Treatment ''Shock Treatment'' is a 1981 American musical comedy film directed by Jim Sharman, and co-written by Sharman and Richard O'Brien. It is a follow-up to the 1975 film ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show''. While not an outright sequel, the film does ...

'' (1981) – 'Bit' Guitarist * ''

'' (1983) – Audrey II (voice) * '' Wizbit'' (1986–1988) – Squidgy Bog (voice) * '' Slaughter High'' (1986) – Joe * ''

'' (1986) – Audrey II (soundtrack album), Chauffeur (voice) * '' Space Police'' (1986) – V. Lann (voice) * ''

Space Precinct ''Space Precinct'' is a British television series that was first broadcast by syndication in the United States between 1994 and 1995. In the UK, it was first shown on channel Sky One between March and August 1995, and later BBC Two from Septem ...

'' (1994–1995) – Slomo, Officer Beezle (four episodes) (voices) * ''

The Adventures of Pinocchio ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'' ( ; , i.e. "The Adventures of Pinocchio. Story of a Puppet"), commonly shortened to ''Pinocchio'', is an 1883 Children's literature, children's fantasy novel by Italian author Carlo Collodi. It is about the mischi ...

'' (1996) - Giant in Theatre (voice) * '' The Neverending Story III'' (1996) – Mr. Rockchewer, Junior Rockchewer, Unlucky, Large Head, additional characters (voices) * ''

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'' (1996) – Epideme * ''Cute Little Buggers'' (2017) – Randy Rocksoff * ''

Hellboy Hellboy is a superhero created by Mike Mignola and appearing in comic books published by Dark Horse Comics. The character first appeared in ''San Diego Comic-Con Comics'' #2 (August 1993), and has since appeared in various miniseries, one-shots ...

'' (2019) – Giants (voice) * '' Over Christmas'' (2020) – Additional voices (English dub) * '' Midnight at the Pera Palace'' (2022) – Naim Efendi (English dub)

Radio

* ''Judge Dredd: The Original Adventures: Apocalypse War'' (1995) –

* ''Judge Dredd: The Original Adventures: The Day The Law Died'' (1995) – Judge Dredd

Video games

* ''Conquest Earth: "First Encounter"'' (1997) – Humans, Jovians * '' Team Apache'' (1998) – Various characters * '' Gunlok'' (2000) – Various characters * ''

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'' (2002) – Various characters * '' Endgame'' (2002) – Various characters * ''

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'' (2002) – Various characters * ''

Micro Machines Micro Machines are a line of toys originally made by Galoob (now part of Hasbro) from 1987 and throughout the 1990s. Micro Machines are tiny scale component style "playsets" and vehicles that are slightly larger than N scale. History The toys ...

'' (2002) – Grizzly Beard, Frank N. Stein * '' Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior'' (2002) – Space Marine * ''

Killzone ''Killzone'' is a series of first-person shooter video games for Sony Interactive Entertainment's (SIE) video game consoles. The main series and the PlayStation Portable (PSP) installment were developed by Guerrilla Games, a subsidiary of SIE ...

'' (2004) – Helghast * '' Rising Kingdoms'' (2005) – Various characters * '' Star Wars: Empire at War'' (2006) – Interdictor Cruiser, TIE Mauler Commander, additional voices * ''

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'' (2006) – Judge Bergan * ''

Bionicle Heroes ''Bionicle Heroes'' is a 2006 video game published by Eidos Interactive and TT Games Publishing and based on Lego's Bionicle line of constructible action figures. The game was released in November 2006 on PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, GameCube ...

'' (2006) – Monster #2 * '' Thunderbirds'' (2007) * ''

LittleBigPlanet 2 ''LittleBigPlanet 2'' is a 2011 puzzle-platform video game developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. The second main instalment in the ''LittleBigPlanet'' series and the third overall, it is ...

'' (2011) –

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* '' Star Wars: The Old Republic'' (2011) – Jailer Knash, Lord Abaron, additional voices * ''

LittleBigPlanet PS Vita ''LittleBigPlanet PS Vita'' is a 2012 puzzle-platform video game developed by Tarsier Studios and Double Eleven and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Vita. It is the fourth main instalment of the ''LittleBigPlanet'' ...

'' (2012) – Batman * '' Ace Combat Infinity'' (2014) – Additional voices * ''

Grid Autosport ''Grid Autosport'' is a 2014 racing video game developed and published by Codemasters. It was released Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with ports for Linux, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch and Android (operating system), Android ar ...

'' (2014) – Grizzly Beard, Frank N. Stein * '' Divinity: Original Sin'' (2014) – Various characters * '' Kholat'' (2014) – Additional voices * '' Total War: Warhammer'' (2016) – Grimgor Ironhide, Archaon * '' Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age'' (2017) – Judge Bergan * '' Total War: Warhammer II'' (2017) – Grimgor Ironhide * ''

Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 ''Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2'' is a Lego-themed action-adventure video game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on 14 November 2017 and ...

'' (2017) –

Hulk The Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of ''The Incredible Hulk (comic book), The Incredible Hulk ...

Dormammu Dormammu () is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #126 (November 1964). He is the extra and inter-dimensional demonic e ...

, Surtur,

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, Greenskyn Smashtroll * '' Seven: The Days Long Gone'' (2017) – Kade * '' Warhammer: Vermintide 2'' (2018) – Gor, Ungor, Bestigor * '' Shadows: Awakening'' (2018) – Graabak, Korshak, Blind Demon, Demonthrall, Langdak, Rabbath, Wanion, Sevelelech, Revenants, Shadowhands, Steel Wardens, Thole Guards * ''

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'' (2019) – Announcer, Tempest * '' Total War: Warhammer III'' (2022) – Grimgor Ironhide * ''

Elden Ring is a 2022 action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It was directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki with worldbuilding provided by the American fantasy writer George R. R. Martin. It was released o ...

'' (2022) – Tarnished (Male) * ''

Harvestella ''Harvestella'' is a 2022 farm life sim role-playing video game developed by Live Wire and published by Square Enix. It was released for the Nintendo Switch and Windows on November 4. It has been compared to ''Final Fantasy'' and ''Rune Factory'' ...

'' (2022) – Various characters * '' Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince'' (2023) – Ossie, Petrarch * '' Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2'' (2024) – Ulfar, Additional Space Marines, Battle Barge Quartermaster, Battle Barge Tech-Priests, Astra Militarum Officer, Cadian Captain, Ultramarine Sergent * '' Unknown 9: Awakening'' (2024) – Various characters

References

External links

*
Official website
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