Peter Martin (c. December 1941 – 19 April 2023) was an English actor. He played Joe Carroll in ''
The Royle Family'' (1998–2012) and
Len Reynolds in ''
Emmerdale'' (2001–2007). As well as this, he appeared in many other productions on both screen and stage.
Early life
Peter Martin was born in
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, in December 1941. His family were originally from
Hull, but were in Gainsborough at the time due to the heavy bombing of Hull by
Nazi Germany
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during the
Hull Blitz.
Career
Martin became known in the 1980s for his appearances in TV ads for
the Jewson hardware chain.
His acting works include playing the fish shop man in ''
First of the Summer Wine''. He also played 'Charlie the moonlighting gravedigger' in the ''
Beiderbecke Tapes''. He was in ''
The Royle Family'' as Joe Carroll. He also starred in the film ''
Brassed Off'', the television series ''
All Creatures Great and Small'', ''
Chucklevision'', ''
Coronation Street
''Coronation Street'' (colloquially referred to as ''Corrie'') is a British television soap opera created by ITV Granada, Granada Television and shown on ITV (TV network), ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres on a cobbled, terraced ...
'', ''
Playing the Field'', ''
Victoria Wood'' and ''
Last of the Summer Wine''.
In 2001, Martin began playing
Len Reynolds in the
ITV soap opera
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''
Emmerdale''. In May 2007, it was announced that Martin's character Len, would be killed off, as Martin had accepted the role of
Captain Mainwaring in a stage production of ''
Dad's Army''.
In 2018, Martin had a role in the comedy film ''
Walk like a Panther''.
Personal life and death
Martin died on 19 April 2023, at the age of 81.
Filmography
Film
References
External links
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1941 births
2023 deaths
Actors from Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Male actors from Lincolnshire
People from Accrington
Male actors from Lancashire
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