Kris Marshall

Kris Marshall

52 · Born: Apr 1, 1973

Personal Details

BornApr 1, 1973 Bath, Somerset, England, UK
Parents
  • Glyn Marshal

Biography

Kristopher Marshall, a talented English actor, has been actively pursuing his passion for acting in a variety of mediums for over two decades. His impressive career spans numerous film, television, and stage appearances, showcasing his remarkable range and versatility as a performer.

He is perhaps best known for his memorable roles in several notable productions. One of his most iconic parts was that of Nick Harper in the popular television series My Family, which aired in 2000. Additionally, he brought to life the character of Colin Frissell in the beloved holiday film Love Actually, released in 2003.

Marshall's stage presence was equally impressive, as he took on the role of Gratiano in a 2004 production of The Merchant of Venice. His ability to adapt to different roles and genres is evident in his portrayal of Dave in the first series of Citizen Khan, which premiered in 2012.

More recently, he has appeared as Tom Parker in the 2019 adaptation of Sanditon. However, it's his portrayal of the charismatic and intelligent Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman that has garnered significant attention. Across four seasons of the popular television series Death in Paradise, which aired from 2011 to 2017, Marshall brought depth and nuance to his character. He reprised this role in the spin-off series Beyond Paradise, which premiered in 2023.

Career

2023
Beyond Paradise
Beyond Paradise as DI Humphrey Goodman
2019
Sanditon
Sanditon as Tom Parker
2017
2015
Sparks and Embers
Sparks and Embers as Tom Sanger
2014
Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise as Humphrey Goodman
2013
Lightfields
Lightfields as Paul Fenner
2011
Oka!
Oka! as Larry
Traffic Light
Traffic Light as Ethan Wright
2010
Meant to Be
Meant to Be as Archie
2008
Heist
Heist as Dick Puddlecote
Easy Virtue
Easy Virtue as Furber
2007
Catwalk Dogs
Catwalk Dogs as Michael
2006
2004
Murder City
Murder City as DS Luke Stone
My Family
My Family as Nick Harper
2003
Love Actually
Love Actually as Colin Frissell
2002
Deathwatch
Deathwatch as Pvt. Barry Starinski
The Four Feathers
The Four Feathers as Edward Castleton
Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago as Pasha Antipov
2001
Iris
Iris as Dr. Gudgeon
1993
Closing Numbers
Closing Numbers as Fredericks