John Martin (born September 29, 1962) is a British comedian, author and writer.
Comedian
Born on September 29, 1962, in Liverpool, England, John Martin is a comedian and the UK's first Government-sponsored comedian. He received £40 weekly under the enterprise allowance scheme. Martin's clean and fresh comedy has taken him on a global tour.
Having dedicated years to crafting comedic material, Martin has notably contributed to the repertoires of comedy luminaries such as
Ken Dodd
Sir Kenneth Arthur Dodd (8 November 1927 – 11 March 2018) was an English comedian, singer and occasional actor. He was described as "the last great music hall entertainer", and was primarily known for his live stand-up performances.
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,
Jimmy Tarbuck, and
Bob Monkhouse
Robert Alan Monkhouse (1 June 1928 – 29 December 2003) was an English comedian, writer and actor. He was the host of television game shows including ''The Golden Shot'', '' Celebrity Squares'', '' Family Fortunes'' and '' ''Wipeout'.
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. His writing prowess extends to prestigious events like the
Royal Variety Performance and
National Lottery. Martin has graced television screens, making memorable appearances on ITV's
Today With Des & Mel. His comedic brilliance has earned admiration from none other than Sir
Ken Dodd
Sir Kenneth Arthur Dodd (8 November 1927 – 11 March 2018) was an English comedian, singer and occasional actor. He was described as "the last great music hall entertainer", and was primarily known for his live stand-up performances.
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, who, on ITV's
Parkinson, recognized Martin as a "marvelous comedian" and declared him his personal favorite in the contemporary comedy scene.
Author
A dedicated history enthusiast and researcher, Martin has authored three compelling books inspired by his passion for history. These works, entitled "Ambushed - Six Bloody Chapters in History","Ambushed 2 - Six More Bloody Chapters in History", and "The Mirror Caught the Sun: Operation Anthropoid 1942"shift into distinct narratives, each rigorously researched. Martin has traveled extensively on the trail of the topics he has written about.
During lockdown, Martin has also written another successful book featuring the tough, early days of becoming a comedian and about his time with
Ken Dodd
Sir Kenneth Arthur Dodd (8 November 1927 – 11 March 2018) was an English comedian, singer and occasional actor. He was described as "the last great music hall entertainer", and was primarily known for his live stand-up performances.
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entitled "I Want To Be A Comedian, Mr. Tarbuck".,
"I Want To Be A Comedian, Mr. Tarbuck"
References
External links
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Official Twitter
Living people
English male comedians
English stand-up comedians
Comedians from Liverpool
1962 births
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