Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

54 · Born: Sep 8, 1971

Personal Details

BornSep 8, 1971 Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK
Parents
  • Geoffrey Freeman
  • Philomena Freeman
Relatives
  • Tim Freeman (Sibling)
  • Jamie Freeman (Sibling)
  • Sibling (Sibling)
  • Sibling (Sibling)
  • Ben Norris (Cousin)

Biography

Martin Freeman is a talented English actor, renowned for his versatility and range in a wide variety of film and television roles.

He is perhaps most famously known for his portrayal of Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's critically acclaimed and commercially successful The Hobbit film trilogy, a role that showcased his ability to bring depth and nuance to a beloved literary character.

In addition to his work in The Hobbit, Freeman has also gained recognition for his performances in a number of other notable films and television shows. One of his most iconic roles is that of Tim Canterbury in the original UK version of the sitcom mockumentary The Office, which aired in 2001 and helped establish Freeman as a rising star in the British comedy scene.

Freeman's other notable film roles include the romantic comedy Love Actually, in which he played the role of John, a young man navigating the complexities of relationships and love, and the comic science fiction film The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, in which he portrayed the character of Howard Watney, a washed-up and disillusioned actor.

In 2010, Freeman took on the role of Dr. John Watson in the British crime drama Sherlock, a modern-day retelling of the classic Sherlock Holmes stories. His performance in the show earned him widespread critical acclaim and helped cement his status as one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation.

More recently, Freeman has appeared in the dark comedy-crime drama TV series Fargo, in which he played the role of Lester Nygaard, a small-town insurance salesman with a troubled past. His performance in the show was widely praised, and he was able to bring a sense of depth and complexity to the character that helped to make the show a huge success.

Throughout his career, Martin Freeman has consistently demonstrated his ability to take on a wide range of roles and bring them to life with his unique blend of wit, charm, and emotional depth. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented and respected actors of his generation, and his performances continue to captivate audiences around the world.

Career

2025
2024
Miller's Girl
Miller's Girl as Jonathan Miller
2023
Queen of Bones
Queen of Bones as Malcolm Brass
Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion as Agent Everett Ross
The Responder
The Responder as Chris Carson
Angelyne
Angelyne as Harold Wallach
2020
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol as Bob Cratchit (voice)
Breeders
Breeders as Paul Worsley
2019
Ode to Joy
Ode to Joy as Charlie
A Confession
A Confession as Steve Fulcher
2018
To Provide All People
To Provide All People as Consultant Cardiologist
Black Panther
Black Panther as Everett K. Ross
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories as Charles Cameron / Mike Priddle
2017
Cargo
Cargo as Andy
Carnage
Carnage as Jeff
StartUp
StartUp as Phil Rask
2016
Sherlock
Sherlock as Dr. John Watson
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot as Iain MacKelpie
2015
The Eichmann Show
The Eichmann Show as Milton Fruchtman
Stick Man
Stick Man as Stick Man (voice)
Fargo
Fargo as Lester Nygaard
2013
Saving Santa
Saving Santa as Bernard D. Elf (voice)
The World's End
The World's End as Oliver Chamberlain
The Voorman Problem
The Voorman Problem as Doctor Williams
Sherlock
Sherlock as Dr. John Watson
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
The Pirates! Band of Misfits as Pirate with a Scarf (voice)
So You Want to Be a Pirate!
So You Want to Be a Pirate! as The Pirate With A Scarf
Animals
Animals as Albert
2011
What's Your Number?
What's Your Number? as Simon Forester
2010
Sherlock
Sherlock as John Watson
2009
Nativity!
Nativity! as Paul Maddens
Micro Men
Micro Men as Chris Curry
HIV: The Musical
HIV: The Musical as James McKenzie
Svengali
Svengali as Boss
Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl as Danny Reed
2007
Nightwatching
Nightwatching as Rembrandt van Rijn
The All Together
The All Together as Chris Ashworth
Dedication
Dedication as Jeremy
The Good Night
The Good Night as Gary Shaller
Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz as Met Sergeant
Rubbish
Rubbish as Kevin
2006
Confetti
Confetti as Matt
The Robinsons
The Robinsons as Ed Robinson
2004
Pride
Pride as Fleck (voice)
Hardware
Hardware as Mike
2003
Margery and Gladys
Margery and Gladys as D.S. Stringer
The Debt
The Debt as Terry Ross
The Last King
The Last King as Lord Shaftesbury
2002
Ali G Indahouse
Ali G Indahouse as Richard "Ricky C" Cunningham
Helen West
Helen West as DC Stone
2001
Men Only
Men Only as Dwight
The Low Down
The Low Down as Solomon
The Office
The Office as Tim Canterbury