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
1964 births Living people Male television actors from Northern Ireland Male comedians from Northern Ireland Satirists from Northern Ireland Comedy writers from Northern Ireland {{UK-comedian-stub