Martin Worth
- Known For
- Writing
- Active Years
- 1958–2006 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Martin Worth was born Martin Francis Wigglesworth in November 1926 in Balham, London. He adopted the surname Worth after it was shortened by a theatre director during his early acting career, retaining it professionally thereafter. He began his professional life as an actor in repertory theatre before transitioning roles. Professionally, Martin Worth is known as a writer, creator, actor, script editor, and teleplay writer. Some of his television and film work includes Survivors, Poldark, Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense, Out of the Unknown, Into the Labyrinth, The Onedin Line, Doomwatch, and Orson Welles Great Mysteries. He accumulated twenty-five known credits throughout his career.
Career overview
Martin Worth, born Martin Francis Wigglesworth in November 1926 in Balham, London, adopted the surname Worth after a theatre director shortened it during his early acting career, keeping it professionally thereafter. He began his professional life as an actor in repertory theatre before transitioning to other roles within the entertainment industry.
As a behind-the-scenes television contributor, Martin Worth is known as a writer, creator, actor, script editor, and teleplay. His extensive list of known credits includes twenty-five entries on the Movie Database. Some of the notable television shows that feature his work include Survivors, Poldark, Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense, Out of the Unknown, Into the Labyrinth, The Onedin Line, Doomwatch, and Orson Welles' Great Mysteries.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- The Cult of Doomwatch (2006)
- The Circus Connection (1996) Writer
- Drummonds (1985) Writer
- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) Writer
- A Distant Scream (1984) Writer
- Into the Labyrinth (1981) Writer
- Poldark (1975) Writer
- Survivors (1975) Writer
- The Master of Ballantrae (1975) Writer
- Microbes and Men (1974) Writer
- Heidi (1974) Writer
- Heidi (1974) Creator
- Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973) Writer
- Warship (1973) Writer
- The Regiment (1972) Writer
- The Onedin Line (1971) Writer
- Trial (1971) Writer
- Trial (1971) Creator
- The Last Witness (1971) Writer
- Doomwatch (1970) Writer
- Menace (1970) Writer
- The Borderers (1968) Script Editor
- Who Pays? (1968) Writer
- City '68 (1967) Writer
- Out of the Unknown (1965) Writer
- Drama 61-67 (1961) Writer
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958) Teleplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Martin Worth best known for?
Martin Worth is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz (2000), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Poldark (1975), Bordertown (2007).
How many credits does Martin Worth have?
Martin Worth has 27 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1958 and 2006.
What is Martin Worth's background in cinema and television?
Martin Worth was born Martin Francis Wigglesworth in November 1926 in Balham, London. He adopted the surname Worth after it was shortened by a theatre director during his early acting career, retaining it professionally thereafter. He began his professional life as an actor in repertory theatre before transitioning rol...
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