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Martyn Sanderson

Acting Born Feb 24, 1938 Died Oct 14, 2009 Granity, New Zealand 49 credits
49
Total Credits
1974–2009
36 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Martyn Sanderson works in acting. Born February 24, 1938 in Granity, New Zealand. Died October 14, 2009. Archytele tracks 49 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

as Gate Keeper
Film

College Girl on Vacation

as Thoas
Film

College Girl on Vacation

as King Menelaos
Film

College Girl on Vacation

as Ancient Priest

Shortland Street

as Noel Sturgess

What Not to Wear

as Frank Sargeson
Film

Bad Blood

as Les North

Frequent co-stars

Jack Thompson 1 shared title
Carol Burns 1 shared title
Denis Lill 1 shared title
Donna Akersten 1 shared title
Marshall Napier 1 shared title
Ken Blackburn 1 shared title
John Bach 1 shared title
Cliff Wood 1 shared title
David Copeland 1 shared title
John Black 1 shared title

Career timeline

Barry Barclay: The Camera on the Shore
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingCow
ChickenChristmas Oratorio
Hercules: The Legendary JourneysHercules: The Legendary JourneysHercules: The Legendary JourneysDirty CreatureSavage Play
Hercules in the UnderworldThe Last Tattoo
Desperate RemediesDrag
Shortland Street
Old Scores
An Angel at My TableFlying Fox in a Freedom Tree · DirectorFlying Fox in a Freedom Tree · Screenplay
Never Say DieThe Tale of Ruby Rose
The Harp in the SouthThe Harp in the SouthPoor Man's Orange
Pallet on the Floor · ScreenplaySylvia
Trial RunMy First Suit
UtuHeart of the Stag · WriterWild Horses
The Lost Tribe
The ScarecrowBad Blood
Children of Fire Mountain
Beyond Reasonable DoubtSqueeze
Keskidee ArohaKeskidee Aroha · DirectorKeskidee Aroha · ScreenplayKeskidee Aroha · Producer
The GovernorWild ManWild Man · WriterSoloSolo · Screenplay
The Hum · Writer

Full Filmography

49 titles
  • Barry Barclay: The Camera on the Shore (2009)
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) as Gate Keeper
  • Cow (2001) as Long
  • Chicken (1996) as Bryce Tilfer
  • Christmas Oratorio (1996)
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Thoas
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as King Menelaos
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Ancient Priest
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  • Dirty Creature (1995) as Mr. Lasalles
  • Savage Play (1995) as Henry
  • Hercules in the Underworld (1994) as Thespus
  • The Last Tattoo (1994) as Ralph Simpson
  • Desperate Remedies (1993) as Maori Warrior
  • Drag (1993) as Steven
  • Shortland Street (1992) as Noel Sturgess
  • Old Scores (1991) as Acid Aitken
  • An Angel at My Table (1990) as Frank Sargeson
  • Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree (1990) Director
  • Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree (1990) Screenplay
  • Never Say Die (1988) as Farmer
  • The Tale of Ruby Rose (1988) as Bennett
  • The Harp in the South (1987) as Hughie Darcy
  • The Harp in the South (1987) as Hughie Darcy
  • Poor Man's Orange (1987) as Hughie
  • Pallet on the Floor (1986) Screenplay
  • Sylvia (1986) as Inspector Gulland
  • Trial Run (1985) as Alan West
  • My First Suit (1985) as Dad
  • Utu (1984) as Vicar
  • Heart of the Stag (1984) Writer
  • Wild Horses (1984) as Jones
  • The Lost Tribe (1983) as Bill Thorne
  • The Scarecrow (1982) as Ned as Adult (voice)
  • Bad Blood (1982) as Les North
  • Children of Fire Mountain (1981) as Doomy Dwyer
  • Beyond Reasonable Doubt (1980) as Len Demler
  • Squeeze (1980)
  • Keskidee Aroha (1979) as Narrator
  • Keskidee Aroha (1979) Director
  • Keskidee Aroha (1979) Screenplay
  • Keskidee Aroha (1979) Producer
  • The Governor (1977) as General Sir Duncan Cameron
  • Wild Man (1977) as Snake
  • Wild Man (1977) Writer
  • Solo (1977) as Jules Catweazle
  • Solo (1977) Screenplay
  • Autumn Fires (1977)
  • Autumn Fires (1977) Writer
  • The Hum (1974) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Martyn Sanderson best known for?

Martyn Sanderson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), College Girl on Vacation (1980), College Girl on Vacation (1980), College Girl on Vacation (1980).

When and where was Martyn Sanderson born?

Martyn Sanderson was born on February 24, 1938 in Granity, New Zealand. They passed away on October 14, 2009.

How many credits does Martyn Sanderson have?

Martyn Sanderson has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2009.

Martyn Sanderson by the numbers

49credits
42films
7TV series
1974–2009active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (49) Born on February 24 In memoriam 2009

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