Martin Howells
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 16, 1947
- Active Years
- 1965–2010 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Martin Howells is a British-born actor, writer, and theatre director. Born on August 16, 1947, he has maintained an extensive career in both British and New Zealand stage productions. Since 1988, he has performed in over fifty leading and supporting roles for The Court Theatre in Christchurch, with recent credits including Lady Windemere's Fan, Oliver, Babylon Heights, and Arsenic and Old Lace. In addition to his stage work, Howells has contributed to television and film, including appearances in The Government Inspector in 1976, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug in 2013, and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in 2014. He also co-authored a book regarding the Jack the Ripper murders with Keith Skinner.
Career overview
Martin Howells is a British-born actor, writer, and theatre director. Born on August 16, 1947, he has maintained a career spanning film, television, and stage productions. His screen credits include roles in the feature films The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, released in 2013, and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, released in 2014. His television work includes an appearance in the 1976 production The Government Inspector. Beyond his performance work, he co-authored a book regarding the Jack the Ripper murders with Keith Skinner.
His stage career is particularly notable for his extensive work in New Zealand. Since 1988, Howells has performed in over fifty leading and supporting roles for The Court Theatre in Christchurch. His recent stage credits at this venue include appearances in Lady Windemere's Fan, Oliver, Babylon Heights, and Arsenic and Old Lace. Across his professional history, he has accumulated nineteen known credits in film and television.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- The Holy Roller (2010) as Reverend Bob
- Offensive Behaviour (2004) as Producer
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Kryptos
- Hell's Belles (1995)
- The Diary of Jack the Ripper: Beyond Reasonable Doubt? (1993) Director
- Counter Measures (1985) as Ralph Barnes
- Shackleton (1983) as Alexander Macklin
- Trouble with Gregory (1980) as Damson
- Our Flesh and Blood (1977) as Robin
- The Government Inspector (1976) as Ivor
- Playhouse (1974) as Damson
- Bedtime Stories (1974) as Derek
- The Lotus Eaters (1972) as Mark Potter
- The Lotus Eaters (1972) as Mark Potter (uncredited)
- The Black Arrow (1972) as Sentry
- Taste of Evil (1971) as Boston
- Doomwatch (1970) as Gerald Jenkins
- John Clare: "I Am" (1970) as Young Clare
- The Expert (1968) as Dil Leonard
- Public Eye (1965) as James Milner
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Martin Howells best known for?
Martin Howells is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), Playhouse (1974), The Black Arrow (1972), Orpheus (1950).
When and where was Martin Howells born?
Martin Howells was born on August 16, 1947.
How many credits does Martin Howells have?
Martin Howells has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2010.
What is Martin Howells's background in cinema and television?
Martin Howells is a British-born actor, writer, and theatre director. Born on August 16, 1947, he has maintained an extensive career in both British and New Zealand stage productions. Since 1988, he has performed in over fifty leading and supporting roles for The Court Theatre in Christchurch, with recent credits inclu...
Martin Howells by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Expert (1968) as Dil Leonard — aged about 20
- Public Eye (1965) as James Milner — aged about 17
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Kryptos — aged about 47
- The Black Arrow (1972) as Sentry — aged about 24
- Playhouse (1974) as Damson — aged about 26
- Doomwatch (1970) as Gerald Jenkins — aged about 22
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