Jaz Martin, a talented individual with a rich ancestry comprising Irish, English, and Italian heritage, hails from Pontefract, Yorkshire, England. His passion for acting was ignited by a chance viewing of the Yorkshire play "Bouncers" by John Godber, which marked the beginning of his journey in the world of acting.
Martin's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Drama from the University of Sunderland. After securing an agent and obtaining a green card, he made his way to Los Angeles in 2011, marking the start of his first pilot season in the City of Angels. His big break came when he landed a guest star role in the CBS pilot "Home Game," produced by Mark Wahlberg and starring Rob Riggle and Ken Marino.
Since then, Martin has demonstrated his versatility as an actor by taking on a wide range of roles in various productions. Some of his notable credits include the horror movie "I Will Follow You Into The Dark," where he played the role of "Sam" alongside Mischa Barton and Ryan Eggold. He has also had a recurring role in the popular ITV show "Emmerdale" as the hit man "Brad."
In recent years, Martin has worked on several notable projects, including the BAFTA award-winning BBC series "Last Tango In Halifax" as "Ollie" and the Sky One show "After Hours," directed by Craig Cash, in which he plays "Russell," the band mate and love interest to Jamie Winstone.
Jaz Martin currently resides in London, England, and holds a green card, as well as membership in both the Spotlight and Screen Actors Guild.
