Martin "Marty" Reid (12 January 1964) is a

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actor and comedian, and is part of the Hole in the Wall Gang, a Belfast comedy troupe. He has played the role of staunch loyalist Uncle Andy in the satirical BBC comedy ''

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'' since 1997, which was created by and starred the Hole in the Wall Gang. After the success of ''Give My Head Peace'' the Gang created a sketch show entitled ''

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'' in 2006, in which Reid played various characters, most notably the Linfield fan Derek and Jonjo 1 of the McDowell brothers. He has also appeared in the 1999 comedy film ''The Most Fertile Man in Ireland'' as a barman.

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Entry on the BBC guide to comedy
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