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Martin Freeman

Actor

Martin Freeman

  • Born: 8 September 1971, Aldershot, Hampshire, England
  • Estimated net worth: $15 million

Martin Freeman is a British actor known for his versatile performances in television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his roles as Dr. John Watson in 'Sherlock' and Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit' trilogy. Renowned for his distinctive voice and…

About Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman is a British actor known for his versatile performances in television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his roles as Dr. John Watson in 'Sherlock' and Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit' trilogy. Renowned for his distinctive voice and unique comedic timing, Freeman has built a respected career in both dramatic and comedic roles.

Born
8 September 1971, Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Height
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Spouses
Amanda Abbington (2000-2016)
Children
2 (Joe Freeman, Grace Freeman)
Parents
Geoffrey Freeman, Philomena Freeman
Estimated net worth
$15 million

Fun facts about Martin Freeman

  • Martin Freeman appeared in a music video for the song 'The A Team' by Ed Sheeran.
  • He has a strong affinity for cricket and has been known to play in charity matches.

Famous Martin Freeman quotes

“I'm not a hero. I'm just a man.”
Sherlock (TV Series), 2010
“I'm going on an adventure!”
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, 2012
“Just because you have a job doesn't mean you have to be a jerk.”
The Office (UK), 2005

Martin Freeman filmography

Cast (150)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2027The Surgeon MovieSean
2026A Long Winter MovieUnknown character
2026Let's Love MovieNigel6.5
2026Flavia MovieColonel Havilland de Luce5.9
2026Agatha Christie's Seven Dials TVSuperintendent Battle6.2
2025National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step MovieJames9.0
2025Little Bug MovieDad
2025Momo MovieMaster Hora7.1
2025Queen of Bones MovieMalcolm Brass5.9
2024Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties MovieSelf6.2
Show 140 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2024Miller's Girl MovieJonathan Miller6.3
2023Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius TVSelf4.2
2023Secret Invasion TVEverett K. Ross6.4
2022Black Panther: Wakanda Forever MovieEverett Ross7.0
2022Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg TVSelf2.8
2022Angelyne TVHarold Wallach5.7
2022The Responder TVChris Carson7.0
2021Bridget Riley: Painting the Line MovieSelf
2021Jack MovieJack (voice)
2021Marvel Studios Legends TVEverett K. Ross (archive footage) (uncredited)7.4
2020A Christmas Carol MovieBob Cratchit (voice)7.5
2020Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council MovieSelf7.0
2020Alan Bennett's Talking Heads TVGraham7.6
2020Breeders TVPaul Worsley6.8
2019A Confession As Told By ITV News MovieMartin Freeman - Self / Steve Fulcher
2019Ode to Joy MovieCharlie6.1
2019A Confession TVSteve Fulcher7.1
2019The Operative MovieThomas5.8
2019Rob & Romesh Vs TVUnknown character6.3
2018Stevie Wonder: A Musical History Movieself
2018To Provide All People MovieConsultant Cardiologist8.0
2018Black Panther MovieEverett K. Ross7.4
2018Ghost Stories MovieCharles Cameron / Mike Priddle6.4
2017Cargo MovieAndy6.4
2017The Dog with the Woman MovieCharlie
2017DuckTales TVPoe De Spell (voice)7.9
2017Carnage: Swallowing the Past MovieJeff6.4
2016StartUp TVPhil Rask7.2
2016Captain America: Civil War MovieEverett K. Ross7.5
2016Whiskey Tango Foxtrot MovieIain MacKelpie6.3
2016Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge MovieHimself7.2
2016Mark Gatiss: A Study in Sherlock MovieHimself7.3
2016Sherlock: The Abominable Bride MovieDr. John Watson7.8
2015A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman MovieSelf - Voice of The Pirate with a Scarf7.1
2015Stick Man MovieStick Man (voice)6.8
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Guest6.1
2015The Jam: About The Young Idea MovieUnknown character8.0
2015The Eichmann Show MovieMilton Fruchtman6.7
2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies MovieBilbo Baggins7.3
2014Fargo TVNarrator8.3
2014Fargo TVLester Nygaard8.3
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf5.1
2014Brian Pern: A Life in Rock TVYoung Brian Pern8.4
2014Unlocking Sherlock MovieHimself / Dr. Watson7.9
2013Sherlock: Many Happy Returns MovieDr. John Watson7.7
2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug MovieBilbo Baggins7.6
2013Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of The World's End MovieSelf
2013Saving Santa MovieBernard D. Elf (voice)5.2
2013Toast of London TVMartin Freeman7.5
2013The World's End MovieOliver Chamberlain6.8
2013Svengali MovieDon5.4
2013The Voorman Problem MovieDoctor Williams6.7
2013The Last Leg TVSelf5.7
2012The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey MovieBilbo Baggins7.4
2012Animals MovieAlbert6.3
2012So You Want To Be A Pirate! MovieThe Pirate With A Scarf6.2
2012Sherlock: Uncovered MovieDr. Watson, Self10.0
2012The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! MoviePirate with a Scarf (voice)6.5
2011What's Your Number? MovieSimon Forester6.5
2011The Jonathan Ross Show TVSelf - Guest5.2
2011Swinging with the Finkels MovieAlvin Finkel4.5
2010Unlocking Sherlock MovieHimself6.5
2010Sherlock TVJohn Watson8.5
2010Wild Target MovieDixon6.5
2009The Girl Is Mime MovieClive Buckle7.3
2009Nativity! MoviePaul Maddens6.3
2009HIV: The Musical MovieJames McKenzie4.4
2009Micro Men MovieChris Curry7.1
2009Live from Studio Five TVSelf3.8
2009You Have Been Watching TVSelf7.7
2009I'm Running Sainsbury's TVUnknown character
2009Boy Meets Girl TVDanny Reed5.5
2009The Justin Lee Collins Show TVSelf6.5
2009Svengali MovieBoss
2009Backstairs Billy: The Queen Mum's Butler MovieNarrator (voice)
2008Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! MovieRembrandt6.8
2008When Were We Funniest? TVUnknown character
2008Lily Allen and Friends TVSelf - Guest
2007Lonely Hearts MovieThe Pig (voice)7.0
2007The Old Curiosity Shop MovieMr. Codlin5.0
2007Nightwatching MovieRembrandt van Rijn6.2
2007Comedy Showcase TVGreg Wilson7.0
2007Dedication MovieJeremy6.4
2007Rubbish MovieKevin7.0
2007The All Together MovieChris Ashworth5.5
2007Derren Brown: Trick or Treat TVHimself8.1
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2007Hot Fuzz MovieMet Sergeant7.6
2007The Good Night MovieGary Shaller5.4
2006Breaking and Entering MovieSandy6.1
2006The One Show TVSelf4.3
2006Confetti MovieMatt5.4
2005Return of the Goodies MovieHimself6.9
2005Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' MovieSelf
2005Round About Five MovieThe Man7.7
2005Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' MovieSelf9.0
2005The Robinsons TVEd Robinson6.4
2005The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy MovieArthur Dent6.7
2004Who Do You Think You Are? TVSelf7.0
2004Parkinson TVSelf - Guest7.0
2004Blake's Junction 7 MovieVila7.7
2004Call Register MovieKevin7.5
2004Pride MovieFleck (voice)6.1
2004Shaun of the Dead MovieDeclan7.5
2003Charles II: The Power and The Passion TVLord Shaftesbury6.3
2003Margery and Gladys MovieD.S. Stringer7.7
2003Love Actually MovieJohn7.1
2003The Debt TVTerry Ross10.0
2003The Debt MovieTerry Ross6.7
2003Hardware TVMike5.4
2002The Fight MovieSelf
2002How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais MovieSelf8.0
2002Helen West TVDC Stone8.0
2002Ali G Indahouse MovieRichard 'Ricky C' Cunningham6.1
2001Friday Night with Jonathan Ross TVSelf6.1
2001The Office TVTim Canterbury7.8
2001Men Only MovieDwight5.6
2001The Low Down MovieSolomon5.6
2000Black Books TVDoctor8.1
2000Lock, Stock... TVJaap6.3
2000Bruiser TVUnknown character6.8
1998I Just Want to Kiss You MovieFrank6.4
1996Never Mind the Buzzcocks TVSelf7.1
1996Never Mind the Buzzcocks TVSelf - Host7.1
1996This Life TVStuart7.3
1993Shooting Stars TVSelf7.7
1993GMTV TVSelf5.8
1990Have I Got News for You TVSelf7.1
1988This Morning TVSelf5.2
1986Casualty TVRicky Beck6.2
1984The Bill TVUnknown character6.8
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Host6.9
TBAClybourne Park MovieUnknown character
TBAOddly Flowers MovieWalter
TBAFancy dress MovieThe pirate
TBAA Ghost Story for Christmas: The Bride's Chamber MovieUnknown character
TBAMidnight of My Life MovieSteve Marriott
TBAPretend I'm Not Here MovieWim
TBALet God Sort It Out MovieKyle Roberts
TBAThe Adam Trials MovieUnknown character

Crew (5)

YearTitleRoleRating
2024Miller's Girl MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.3
2022The Responder TVExecutive Producer · Production7.0
2020Breeders TVExecutive Producer · Production6.8
2013Walking with Dinosaurs MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.2
TBAThe Adam Trials MovieExecutive Producer · Production

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Questions about Martin Freeman

What are Martin Freeman's most notable roles?

Martin Freeman is best known for his roles as Dr. John Watson in 'Sherlock' and Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit' trilogy. He has also starred in films like 'Love Actually' and TV shows such as 'The Office' (UK).

Has Martin Freeman won any awards?

Yes, Martin Freeman has received several awards, including a BAFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Sherlock' and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Motion Picture for 'The Hobbit.'

When did Martin Freeman start his acting career?

Martin Freeman began his acting career in the early 1990s, with his first significant role being in the television series 'This Is Wonderland' in 2004, followed by his breakout role in 'The Office' (UK) in 2001.

What is Martin Freeman's estimated net worth?

Martin Freeman's estimated net worth is around $15 million, largely due to his successful career in film and television, including major roles in blockbuster franchises.

What is one of Martin Freeman's early films?

One of Martin Freeman's early films is 'Love Actually' (2003), where he played the role of John, a stand-in for a pornographic film, which showcased his comedic talent.

What genre of films does Martin Freeman typically star in?

Martin Freeman typically stars in a mix of genres, including drama, comedy, and fantasy. He is well-known for both his dramatic roles and his comedic performances.

Is Martin Freeman involved in any charitable activities?

Yes, Martin Freeman is involved in various charitable activities, including supporting projects related to mental health, children's education, and environmental conservation.

What is Martin Freeman's most successful film?

One of Martin Freeman's most successful films is 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' (2012), which grossed over $1 billion worldwide and solidified his status as a leading actor in Hollywood.