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{{Short description|British film and television actor (1934-1994)}} | {{Short description|British film and television actor (1934-1994)}} | ||
{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Larry Martyn | | name = Larry Martyn | ||
| image = Larry Martyn | | image = Larry Martyn.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| birth_name = Lawrence Martyn | | birth_name = Lawrence Martyn | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date|1934|3|22|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{birth date|1934|3|22|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[w:London|London]], England | | birth_place = [[w:London|London]], England | ||
| death_date= {{death date and age|1994|8|7|1934|3|22|df=y}} | | death_date= {{death date and age|1994|8|7|1934|3|22|df=y}} | ||
| death_place= [[w:St Mary's Bay, | | death_place= [[w:St Mary's Bay, Kent|St Mary's Bay]], England | ||
| spouse= [[w:Hilary Martyn|Hilary Martyn]] | | spouse= [[w:Hilary Martyn|Hilary Martyn]] | ||
| years_active= 1950-1992 | | years_active= 1950-1992 | ||
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'''Lawrence Martyn''' (22 March 1934 – 7 August 1994) was a British film and television actor known for his comedy performances. | '''Lawrence Martyn''' (22 March 1934 – 7 August 1994) was a British film and television actor known for his comedy performances. | ||
Martyn was born in London and was a member of the [[w:Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom)|Parachute Regiment]]. He was famous as store maintenance man "Mr. Mash" in the [[w:BBC|BBC]] comedy series ''[[Are You Being Served?]]'', appearing in the first three series before being replaced by [[Arthur English]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/579093/credits.html|title=BFI Screenonline: Are You Being Served? (1973-85) Credits|website=www.screenonline.org.uk}}</ref> He was unable to continue in this role because he was committed to the television series ''Spring and Autumn'' with [[Jimmy Jewel]].<ref name=bfi/> Other TV appearances included ''[[Dad's Army]]'', ''[[On the Buses]]'', ''[[Mike Yarwood|Look - Mike Yarwood!]]'', ''[[Rising Damp]]'', ''[[w:The Detectives (1993 TV series)|The Detectives]]'' and ''[[w:Grange Hill|Grange Hill]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=25671|title=Larry Martyn|website=www.aveleyman.com}}</ref> He also played alongside [[Frankie Howerd]] in two of his BBC shows, ''[[Up Pompeii!]]'' and ''[[Whoops Baghdad]]''.<ref name=bfi/> | Martyn was born in London and was a member of the [[w:Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom)|Parachute Regiment]]. He was famous as store maintenance man "Mr. Mash" in the [[w:BBC|BBC]] comedy series ''[[Are You Being Served?]]'', appearing in the first three series before being replaced by [[Arthur English]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/579093/credits.html|title=BFI Screenonline: Are You Being Served? (1973-85) Credits|website=www.screenonline.org.uk}}</ref> He was unable to continue in this role because he was committed to the television series ''Spring and Autumn'' with [[Jimmy Jewel]].<ref name=bfi/> Other TV appearances included ''[[Dad's Army]]'', ''[[On the Buses]]'', ''[[w:Mike Yarwood|Look - Mike Yarwood!]]'', ''[[Rising Damp]]'', ''[[w:The Detectives (1993 TV series)|The Detectives]]'' and ''[[w:Grange Hill|Grange Hill]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=25671|title=Larry Martyn|website=www.aveleyman.com}}</ref> He also played alongside [[Frankie Howerd]] in two of his BBC shows, ''[[Up Pompeii!]]'' and ''[[Whoops Baghdad]]''.<ref name=bfi/> | ||
==Career == | ==Career == | ||
Martyn played the role of the [[w:spiv|spiv]] [[Private Walker]] in the radio version of ''[[Dad's Army]]'' after the death of [[James Beck]] in 1973.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007jpkw|title=BBC Radio 4 Extra - Dad's Army, Series 3, A Man of Action|website=BBC}}</ref> His [[film]] roles included ''[[Carry On at Your Convenience]],'' where he had a small part as the promenade rifle-range owner, and ''[[Carry On Behind]]'', where he played an inept electrician who helps wire up the [[w:public address|public address]] system at the caravan site the film was set in.<ref name=bfi>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9fce98e5|title=Larry Martyn|website=BFI}}</ref> | Martyn played the role of the [[w:spiv|spiv]] [[Private Walker]] in the radio version of ''[[Dad's Army]]'' after the death of [[James Beck]] in 1973.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007jpkw|title=BBC Radio 4 Extra - Dad's Army, Series 3, A Man of Action|website=BBC}}</ref> His [[w:film|film]] roles included ''[[Carry On at Your Convenience]],'' where he had a small part as the promenade rifle-range owner, and ''[[Carry On Behind]]'', where he played an inept electrician who helps wire up the [[w:public address|public address]] system at the caravan site the film was set in.<ref name=bfi>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9fce98e5|title=Larry Martyn|website=BFI}}</ref> | ||
==Death == | ==Death == | ||
Martyn died on 7 August 1994 at home in [[w:St Mary's Bay, Kent|St Mary's Bay]] | Martyn died on 7 August 1994 at home in [[w:St Mary's Bay, Kent|St Mary's Bay]] at age 60. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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* ''Breath of Life'' (1963) - Tony | * ''Breath of Life'' (1963) - Tony | ||
* ''[[The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery]]'' (1966) - Chips | * ''[[The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery]]'' (1966) - Chips | ||
* ''[[Up the Junction (film)|Up the Junction]]'' (1968) - Barrow Boy | * ''[[w:Up the Junction (film)|Up the Junction]]'' (1968) - Barrow Boy | ||
* ''[[Up Pompeii!]]'' (1970, TV Series) - Verminus / Spurius / Gaoler | * ''[[Up Pompeii!]]'' (1970, TV Series) - Verminus / Spurius / Gaoler | ||
* ''[[Carry On at Your Convenience]]'' (1971) - Rifle Range Owner | * ''[[Carry On at Your Convenience]]'' (1971) - Rifle Range Owner | ||
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* ''[[Whoops Baghdad]]'' (1973, TV Series) - Derti Dhoti | * ''[[Whoops Baghdad]]'' (1973, TV Series) - Derti Dhoti | ||
* ''[[On the Buses]]'' (1973, TV Series) - Fred | * ''[[On the Buses]]'' (1973, TV Series) - Fred | ||
* ''[[Mike Yarwood|Look - Mike Yarwood!]]'' (1974-1976, TV Series) | * ''[[w:Mike Yarwood|Look - Mike Yarwood!]]'' (1974-1976, TV Series) | ||
* ''[[Carry On Behind]]'' (1975) - Electrician | * ''[[Carry On Behind]]'' (1975) - Electrician | ||
* ''[[w:Don Alfonso|Don Alfonso]]'' (1975, Music film by [[Mike Oldfield]]) - Don Alfonso | * ''[[w:Don Alfonso|Don Alfonso]]'' (1975, Music film by [[w:Mike Oldfield|Mike Oldfield]]) - Don Alfonso | ||
* ''[[A Sharp Intake of Breath]]'' (1980, TV Series) - Barry Penders | * ''[[A Sharp Intake of Breath]]'' (1980, TV Series) - Barry Penders | ||
* ''[[w:Omen III: The Final Conflict|Omen III: The Final Conflict]]'' (1981) - Orator | * ''[[w:Omen III: The Final Conflict|Omen III: The Final Conflict]]'' (1981) - Orator | ||
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*{{IMDb name|0554419}} | *{{IMDb name|0554419}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Martyn, Larry}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Martyn, Larry}} | ||
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[[Category:20th-century English male actors]] | [[Category:20th-century English male actors]] | ||
[[Category:British male comedy actors]] | [[Category:British male comedy actors]] | ||
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Larry Martyn | |
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| Born | Lawrence Martyn 22 March 1934 London, England |
| Died | 7 August 1994 (aged 60) St Mary's Bay, England |
| Years active | 1950-1992 |
| Spouse | Hilary Martyn |
Lawrence Martyn (22 March 1934 – 7 August 1994) was a British film and television actor known for his comedy performances.
Martyn was born in London and was a member of the Parachute Regiment. He was famous as store maintenance man "Mr. Mash" in the BBC comedy series Are You Being Served?, appearing in the first three series before being replaced by Arthur English.[1] He was unable to continue in this role because he was committed to the television series Spring and Autumn with Jimmy Jewel.[2] Other TV appearances included Dad's Army, On the Buses, Look - Mike Yarwood!, Rising Damp, The Detectives and Grange Hill.[3] He also played alongside Frankie Howerd in two of his BBC shows, Up Pompeii! and Whoops Baghdad.[2]
Career
Martyn played the role of the spiv Private Walker in the radio version of Dad's Army after the death of James Beck in 1973.[4] His film roles included Carry On at Your Convenience, where he had a small part as the promenade rifle-range owner, and Carry On Behind, where he played an inept electrician who helps wire up the public address system at the caravan site the film was set in.[2]
Death
Martyn died on 7 August 1994 at home in St Mary's Bay at age 60.
Filmography
- Idol on Parade (1959) - Teenager
- Too Young to Love (1960) - Minor Role (uncredited)
- Never Let Go (1960) - Len
- Deadline Midnight (1961, TV Series) - Billy Brewster
- Flame in the Streets (1961) - Second Corner Boy (uncredited)
- Partners in Crime (1961) - Pete Lake
- Never Back Losers (1961) - Clive Parker
- The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) - Man at Water Station (uncredited)
- The Damned (1962) - Teddy Boy (uncredited)
- On the Beat (1962) - Yob in Cafe (uncredited)
- Breath of Life (1963) - Tony
- The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery (1966) - Chips
- Up the Junction (1968) - Barrow Boy
- Up Pompeii! (1970, TV Series) - Verminus / Spurius / Gaoler
- Carry On at Your Convenience (1971) - Rifle Range Owner
- For the Love of Ada (1971, TV Series) - Brian
- Kindly Leave the Kerb (1971, TV Series)
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1972, TV Series) - The Electrician
- Are You Being Served? (1972-1975, TV Series) - Mr. Mash
- Spring and Autumn (1972-1976, TV Series) - Brian Reid / Joe Dickinson
- Elementary (1973)
- Whoops Baghdad (1973, TV Series) - Derti Dhoti
- On the Buses (1973, TV Series) - Fred
- Look - Mike Yarwood! (1974-1976, TV Series)
- Carry On Behind (1975) - Electrician
- Don Alfonso (1975, Music film by Mike Oldfield) - Don Alfonso
- A Sharp Intake of Breath (1980, TV Series) - Barry Penders
- Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981) - Orator
- Grange Hill (1981, TV Series) - Bus Conductor
- West End Tales (1981, TV Series) - Checkie
- Minder (1982, TV Series) - Smith
- Don't Wait Up (1983, TV Series) - Garage mechanic
- Slinger's Day (1986, TV Series) - 1st Man Customer
- High & Dry (1987, TV Series) - Electricity Board Inspector
- The Bill (1989-1993, TV Series) - Pub Landlord / Landlord / Greengrocer / Norman Harris (final appearance)
- The Detectives (1993, TV Series) - Stable Hand
References
- ^ "BFI Screenonline: Are You Being Served? (1973-85) Credits". www.screenonline.org.uk.
- ^ a b c "Larry Martyn". BFI.
- ^ "Larry Martyn". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ "BBC Radio 4 Extra - Dad's Army, Series 3, A Man of Action". BBC.
