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Martin Clunes

Acting Born Nov 28, 1961 Wimbledon, South London, England, UK 153 credits
153
Total Credits
1963–2026
64 Years Career Span
42
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Martin Clunes is an English actor, director, and presenter. He was born on November 28, 1961, in Wimbledon, South London, England, UK. Clunes began his career in TV in the 1980s. He is known for his work in various TV shows, including Doc Martin, Men Behaving Badly, and William and Mary. Clunes has also narrated documentaries. He was honored with an OBE in 2015 for his contributions to drama and charity. Clunes is the son of actor Alec Clunes, who died in 1969. He first appeared on television in 1980, in the show Doctor Who.

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Career

Career overview

Martin Clunes is a British actor, director, and presenter. He began his career in television in the 1980s. Clunes has appeared in various TV shows and has also narrated documentaries.

Clunes is known for his work in several notable TV shows, including Doc Martin, Men Behaving Badly, and William and Mary. He has a long list of acting credits, with over 148 known credits to his name.

Clunes was born on November 28, 1961, in Wimbledon, South London, England, UK. His early career in television began with an appearance in the 1980 episode of the series Doctor Who.

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Known for

Film

"Wuthering Heights"

as Mr. Earnshaw

Best Medicine

as Dr. Robert Best

The Graham Norton Show

as Self

Would I Lie to You?

as Self

The One Show

as Self

Doc Martin

as Dr. Martin Ellingham
Film

Poltergeist II: The Other Side

as Stripy (voice)

Top Gear

as Self
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Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)

2000

Gormenghast

as Professor Flower
Film

Saving Grace

as Dr. Martin Bamford

Parkinson

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Jo Brand 3 shared titles
Harry Enfield 3 shared titles
Paul Merton 2 shared titles
Ian Hislop 2 shared titles
Alexander Armstrong 2 shared titles
Victoria Coren Mitchell 2 shared titles
Andy Hamilton 2 shared titles
Ross Noble 2 shared titles
Jack Dee 2 shared titles
Miles Jupp 2 shared titles

Career timeline

"Wuthering Heights"Best MedicineMother's PridePower: The Downfall of Huw Edwards
Out ThereNeil & Martin's Bon VoyageMartin Clunes' Islands of the Atlantic
A Dog Called LauraMel Giedroyc & Martin Clunes Explore Britain by the Book
Martin Clunes: Islands of the PacificFarewell Doc Martin
ManhuntMartin Clunes: Islands of AmericaWarrenMartin Clunes: My Travels and Other Animals
Vanity Fair
The Secret Life of DogsSecret Life of Dogs · Creator
Martin Clunes: Islands of AustraliaRising Damp Forever
Arthur & GeorgeTop Gear: From A-ZMan & Beast with Martin ClunesCarry On ForeverSecret Life of Twins
Duck Quacks Don't EchoThe Secret Life of CatsNativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!Secret Life of BabiesMartin Clunes & a Lion Called Mugie
Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie PhillipsThe Secret Life of Dogs
Room on the BroomA Mother's SonThe TownMartin Clunes: Last Lemur Standing
Martin Clunes: Man to MantaMartin Clunes: Man to MantaMe or the Dog
Drama TrailsMartin Clunes: Heavy HorsepowerUnder the HammerMartin Clunes Horsepower
Reggie PerrinPeter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need MedleyAll the Queen's Horses with Alan TitchmarshMartin Clunes: Islands Of BritainHIT Favorites: Frosty Friends
Martin Clunes: A Man and His Dogs
The Graham Norton ShowWould I Lie to You?The Man Who Lost His HeadHIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
The One ShowThe Children's Party at the PalaceLosing It
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
Doc MartinBeautyFungus the BogeymanFungus the Bogeyman
Little RobotsWilliam and MaryThe Booze CruiseDoc Martin and the Legend of the CloutieThe Booze Cruise
Top GearGoodbye, Mr. ChipsGlobal HeresyA Is for AcidKipper: Cuddly Critters
Lorna DooneDoc MartinKipper: Tiger Tales
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)GormenghastLorna DooneSaving GraceThe Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
Sex 'n' DeathHunting VenusHunting Venus · Director
ParkinsonShakespeare in LoveThe Revengers' ComediesThe Acid HouseNeville's Island
KipperHospital!Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate VideoKipper: Puppy Love
Roger and the RottentrollsAn Evening with Lily SavageLord of MisruleNever Mind the HorrocksWhere's Elvis This Week?
ChillerThe Mrs Merton Show
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasHarry Enfield and ChumsHarry Enfield and ChumsStaggeredStaggered · Director

Full Filmography

153 titles
  • "Wuthering Heights" (2026) as Mr. Earnshaw
  • Best Medicine (2026) as Dr. Robert Best
  • Mother's Pride (2026) as Mick
  • Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards (2026) as Huw Edwards
  • Out There (2025) as Nathan Williams
  • Neil & Martin's Bon Voyage (2025) as Self
  • Martin Clunes' Islands of the Atlantic (2025)
  • A Dog Called Laura (2023) as Self - Presenter
  • Mel Giedroyc & Martin Clunes Explore Britain by the Book (2023) as Self
  • Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific (2022) as Self - Presenter
  • Farewell Doc Martin (2022) as Self
  • Manhunt (2019) as Colin Sutton
  • Martin Clunes: Islands of America (2019) as Himself
  • Warren (2019) as Warren Thompson
  • Martin Clunes: My Travels and Other Animals (2019) as Self - Host - Narrator (voice)
  • Vanity Fair (2018) as Sir Pitt Crawley
  • The Secret Life of Dogs (2017) as Narrator
  • Secret Life of Dogs (2017) Creator
  • Martin Clunes: Islands of Australia (2016) as Self - Host
  • Rising Damp Forever (2016) as Himself - Narrator
  • Arthur & George (2015) as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Top Gear: From A-Z (2015) as Self
  • Man & Beast with Martin Clunes (2015) as Narrator, Himself
  • Carry On Forever (2015) as Narrator
  • Secret Life of Twins (2015) as Self
  • Arthur & George (2015) as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
  • The Secret Life of Cats (2014) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?! (2014) as Mr. Shepherd
  • Secret Life of Babies (2014) as Narrator
  • Martin Clunes & a Lion Called Mugie (2014) as Martin Clunes
  • Martin Clunes's Wild Life (2014) as Self
  • Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips (2013) as Self
  • The Secret Life of Dogs (2013) as Narrator (voice)
  • Room on the Broom (2012) as Dog (voice)
  • A Mother's Son (2012) as Ben
  • The Town (2012) as Len Robson
  • Martin Clunes: Last Lemur Standing (2012) as Himself
  • Martin Clunes: Man to Manta (2011) as Himself
  • Martin Clunes: Man to Manta (2011) as Self
  • Me or the Dog (2011) as Dudley the dog (voice)
  • Drama Trails (2010)
  • Martin Clunes: Heavy Horsepower (2010)
  • Under the Hammer (2010)
  • Martin Clunes Horsepower (2010)
  • Reggie Perrin (2009) as Reggie Perrin
  • Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley (2009) as Stripy (voice)
  • All the Queen's Horses with Alan Titchmarsh (2009) as Self
  • Martin Clunes: Islands Of Britain (2009)
  • HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends (2009) as Kipper
  • Islands of Britain (2009) as Self
  • Martin Clunes: A Man and His Dogs (2008) as Self
  • The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
  • Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
  • The Man Who Lost His Head (2007) as Ian Bennett
  • HIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland (2007) as Kipper
  • The One Show (2006) as Self
  • The Children's Party at the Palace (2006) as Mr. Plod (Noddy)
  • Losing It (2006) as Phil MacNaughton
  • Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 (2005) as Self (archive footage)
  • Doc Martin (2004) as Dr. Martin Ellingham
  • Beauty (2004) as Tom Fitzhenry
  • Fungus the Bogeyman (2004) as George White
  • Fungus the Bogeyman (2004) as George White
  • Little Robots (2003) as Stripy (voice)
  • William and Mary (2003) as William Shawcross
  • The Booze Cruise (2003) as Clive Rainer
  • Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie (2003) as Martin Bamford
  • The Booze Cruise (2003) as Clive Rainer
  • Kipper: Playtime (2003) as Kipper the Dog
  • Kipper: Fun In The Sun (2003) as Kipper (voice)
  • Kipper: Let it Snow! (2003) as Kipper (voice)
  • Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters (2003)
  • Top Gear (2002) as Self
  • Goodbye, Mr. Chips (2002) as Mr. Chipping
  • Global Heresy (2002) as James Chancellor
  • A Is for Acid (2002) as John George Haigh
  • Kipper: Cuddly Critters (2002) as Kipper (voice)
  • Lorna Doone (2001) as Jeremy Stickles
  • Doc Martin (2001) as Doctor Martin Bamford
  • Kipper: Tiger Tales (2001) as Kipper (voice)
  • Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)
  • Gormenghast (2000) as Professor Flower
  • Lorna Doone (2000) as Jeremy Stickles
  • Saving Grace (2000) as Dr. Martin Bamford
  • The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything (2000)
  • Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime (2000) as Abanazer
  • Dirty Tricks (2000) as Edward
  • Sex 'n' Death (1999) as Ben Black
  • Hunting Venus (1999) as Simon Delancey
  • Hunting Venus (1999) Director
  • Parkinson (1998) as Self
  • Shakespeare in Love (1998) as Richard Burbage
  • The Revengers' Comedies (1998) as Anthony Staxton-Billing
  • The Acid House (1998) as Rory
  • Neville's Island (1998) as Roy
  • Touch and Go (1998) as Nick Wood
  • Kipper (1997) as Kipper the Dog (voice)
  • Hospital! (1997) as Isolation Patient
  • Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video (1997) as Self
  • Kipper: Puppy Love (1997) as Kipper
  • Roger and the Rottentrolls (1996) as Narrator
  • An Evening with Lily Savage (1996) as Self - Audience Member
  • Lord of Misrule (1996) as Minister of Defence
  • Never Mind the Horrocks (1996)
  • Where's Elvis This Week? (1996)
  • Over Here (1996) as Group Captain Barker
  • Chiller (1995) as Ray Knight
  • The Mrs Merton Show (1995) as Self
  • Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (1994) as Self
  • Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) as Charlie
  • Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) as Terminator
  • Staggered (1994) as Neil Price
  • Staggered (1994) Director
  • An Evening with Gary Lineker (1994) as Dan Hudson
  • GMTV (1993) as Self
  • Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
  • Swing Kids (1993) as Bannführer
  • Rik Mayall Presents (1993) as Donald
  • The Good Sex Guide (1993) as Self
  • If You See God, Tell Him (1993) as Estate Agent
  • Bonjour la Classe (1993) as Dr. Chambourcy
  • Demob (1993) as Dick Dobson
  • Rik Mayall Presents: Dancing Queen (1993) as Donald
  • Men Behaving Badly (1992) as Gary Strang
  • Carry On Columbus (1992) as Martin
  • The Ballad of Kid Divine: The Cockney Cowboy (1992) as Hog
  • Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
  • Gone to the Dogs (1991) as Pilbeam
  • Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
  • Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Guest Captain
  • Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
  • Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Barmy
  • The Upper Hand (1990) as Paul
  • The Russia House (1990) as Brock
  • Harry Enfield's Television Programme (1990)
  • Never Come Back (1990) as Luke
  • The Paradise Club (1989) as Willy Bruce
  • About Face (1989)
  • This Morning (1988) as Self
  • Hannay (1988)
  • Inspector Morse (1987) as James Balcombe
  • Suspicion (1987) as Photographer
  • Lovejoy (1986) as Anthony Drury
  • Boon (1986)
  • All at No 20 (1986) as Henry
  • No Place Like Home (1983) as Nigel Crabtree
  • Doctor Who: Snakedance (1983) as Lon
  • American Playhouse (1982) as Photographer
  • An Audience with... (1978) as Self
  • Doctor Who (1963) as Lon
  • Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
  • Hunting Venus Creator

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Martin Clunes best known for?

Martin Clunes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including "Wuthering Heights" (2026), Best Medicine (2026), The Graham Norton Show (2007), Would I Lie to You? (2007).

When and where was Martin Clunes born?

Martin Clunes was born on November 28, 1961 in Wimbledon, South London, England, UK.

How many credits does Martin Clunes have?

Martin Clunes has accumulated over 153 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2026.

What is Martin Clunes's background in cinema and television?

Martin Clunes is an English actor, director, and presenter. He was born on November 28, 1961, in Wimbledon, South London, England, UK. Clunes began his career in TV in the 1980s. He is known for his work in various TV shows, including Doc Martin, Men Behaving Badly, and William and Mary. Clunes has also narrated docume...