Mel Martin
Biography
Mel Martin is an English actress born on March 7, 1947 in Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom. According to the database she is female and, at the time of the record, 79 years old. Her professional profile lists acting as her primary occupation, with a total of forty‑seven credited performances across film and television. The source notes that she is recognized for her work in the acting field and assigns a content score of one hundred, indicating a fully verified entry. No additional aliases or alternative names are recorded for her in the provided information.
Career overview
Mel Martin is an English actress born on 7 March 1947 in Chelsea, London, England. Her career in front of the camera has been documented through a substantial body of work that spans both film and television, reflecting a long‑term presence in the industry.
According to the Motion Picture Database, Martin is credited with 47 acting roles. These entries demonstrate her participation in a variety of productions, underscoring a versatility that has kept her active across multiple genres and formats. The database classifies her primary professional activity as acting, indicating that her contributions have been consistently centered on performance work.
The breadth of her credited appearances, as recorded by the database, highlights a sustained engagement with screen acting over the years. While specific titles are not enumerated here, the volume of her credits points to a career marked by regular involvement in both movies and television series, establishing her as a recognizable figure within the English acting community.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Perfect Day (2005) as Fiona
- The Alan Clark Diaries (2004) as Valerie Harkess
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2003) as Rachel Carew
- Born and Bred (2002) as Mildred Smithers
- Tom's Midnight Garden (1999) as Alice Long
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Kate Frears
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Penny Highsmith
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Dawn Langley
- Poldark (1996) as Demelza Poldark
- Chiller (1995) as Sophie Cramer
- An Independent Man (1995) as Linda Patterson
- The Man Who Didn't Believe in Ghosts (1995) as Sophie Cramer
- Cadfael (1994) as Astola
- Chandler & Co (1994) as Beth
- Unnatural Causes (1993) as Deborah Riscoe
- Heartbeat (1992) as Stella Redford
- Heartbeat (1992) as Emily Merryweather
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Deputy Editor
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Jane Fanshawe
- Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris (1992) as Lady Dant
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Freda Battersby
- The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991) as Persephone
- The Men's Room (1991) as Jane Carleton
- Hancock (1991) as Cicely Hancock
- White Hunter, Black Heart (1990) as Mrs. Macgregor
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Charlotte Davenheim
- Screen One (1989) as Cicely Hancock
- Summer's Lease (1989)
- Summer's Lease (1989) as Rosie Fortinbras
- Darlings of the Gods (1989) as Vivien Leigh
- Game, Set, and Match (1988)
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Rosemary Henderson
- Business as Usual (1987) as Joan Sankey
- Lovejoy (1986) as Susan Lovejoy
- Lytton's Diary (1985) as Stella
- Cover Her Face (1985) as Deborah Riscoe
- Time and the Conways (1985) as Hazel Conway
- Bergerac (1981) as Angela Marshall
- Minder (1979) as Caroline Selby
- Quincy's Quest (1979) as Rebecca
- Love for Lydia (1977) as Lydia Aspen
- The Pallisers (1974) as Violet Chiltern
- The Pallisers (1974) as Violet Effingham
- Father Brown (1974) as Janet Druce
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Fiona Cooper
- Persuasion (1971) as Henrietta Musgrove
- Big Brother (1970) as Diana Meade
- Sweeney Todd (1970) as Charley / Charlotte
- Mystery and Imagination (1966) as Charlotte / Charley
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Nancy Holmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mel Martin best known for?
Mel Martin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Born and Bred (2002), The Evil Dead (1981), Dalziel and Pascoe (1996), Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996).
When and where was Mel Martin born?
Mel Martin was born on March 7, 1947 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Mel Martin have?
Mel Martin has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2005.
What is Mel Martin's background in cinema and television?
Mel Martin is an English actress born on March 7, 1947 in Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom. According to the database she is female and, at the time of the record, 79 years old. Her professional profile lists acting as her primary occupation, with a total of forty‑seven credited performances across film and tel...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Born and Bred (2002) as Mildred Smithers — aged about 55
- The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991) as Persephone — aged about 44
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Charlotte Davenheim — aged about 42
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Freda Battersby — aged about 44
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Rosemary Henderson — aged about 40
- Game, Set, and Match (1988) — aged about 41
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