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Clunes also acted frequently for the radio, including a guest appearance in the BBC Radio 4 series [[Baldi (radio)|Baldi]]. |
Clunes also acted frequently for the radio, including a guest appearance in the BBC Radio 4 series [[Baldi (radio)|Baldi]]. |
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In 2002 he played [[serial killer]] [[John George Haigh]] in ''[[A Is for Acid]]'', and took the lead in ITV's production of ''[[Goodbye Mr Chips]].''<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4156/is_20021215/ai_n12579485/pg_3 Chips Off The Old Bloke; He made his name behaving badly - Page3] Sunday Herald - December 15, 2002</ref> Clunes was one of the eponymous leads in the 2004 ITV romantic comedy-drama ''[[William and Mary (television series)|William and Mary]]'', which ran |
In 2002 he played [[serial killer]] [[John George Haigh]] in ''[[A Is for Acid]]'', and took the lead in ITV's production of ''[[Goodbye Mr Chips]].''<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4156/is_20021215/ai_n12579485/pg_3 Chips Off The Old Bloke; He made his name behaving badly - Page3] Sunday Herald - December 15, 2002</ref> Clunes was one of the eponymous leads in the 2004 ITV romantic comedy-drama ''[[William and Mary (television series)|William and Mary]]'', which ran for three series. A regular [[voice over]] artist, he is the voice of Kipper on the animated children's series ''[[Kipper the Dog]].'' |
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His leading role in the [[ITV]] comedy drama series ''[[Doc Martin]]'' from 2004<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408381/episodes#season-1</ref> marked a change for Clunes, as it is produced by Buffalo Pictures Ltd., the production company he runs with his wife, Philippa Braithwaite. In August 2007 he starred in ITV's ''[[The Man Who Lost His Head]].''<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4181546a1869.html A close encounter with Martin Clunes] Sunday Star Times - 29 August 2007</ref> At the [[News media|media]] launch for the third series of |
His leading role in the [[ITV]] comedy drama series ''[[Doc Martin]]'' from 2004<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408381/episodes#season-1</ref> marked a change for Clunes, as it is produced by Buffalo Pictures Ltd.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/company/co0103911/</ref>, (in association with Homerun Productions), the production company he runs with his wife, Philippa Braithwaite. In August 2007 he starred in ITV's ''[[The Man Who Lost His Head]].''<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4181546a1869.html A close encounter with Martin Clunes] Sunday Star Times - 29 August 2007</ref> At the [[News media|media]] launch for the third series of [[Doc Martin]] in September 2007, Clunes announced that as ITV had not yet commissioned a fourth series, that he planned to take a year's break from work to relax and rediscover his passion for acting, move to the far side of the camera and plans to grow his hair again as he "misses his locks."<ref>[http://blogs.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ianwylie/2007/09/martin_clunes_takes_a_break.html The Life of Wylie: Martin Clunes Takes A Break<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In an interview in November 2007 on GMTV on ITV, he promised that there would be a fourth series but not for another year as he needed to take time off.<ref>^ http://GM.TV Interview with Martin Clunes, November, 2007.</ref> In January 2008, ITV announced its forthcoming sponsorship opportunites for Autumn 2008, which included Dogs Reunited, a documentary of Martin Clunes charting the family tree of his dogs<ref>http://www.itvmedia.co.uk/default.asp?section=106&page=4032&cfs=1755.</ref>. |
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On Friday 9th November 2007 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Bournemouth University.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/7087967.stm BBC NEWS | England | Dorset | 'Doc Martin' awarded a doctorate<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
On Friday 9th November 2007 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Bournemouth University.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/7087967.stm BBC NEWS | England | Dorset | 'Doc Martin' awarded a doctorate<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Martin Clunes | |
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| Born | Alexander Martin Clunes |
| Years active | 1982 – present |
| Spouse | Lucy Aston (divorced) Phillipa Braithwaite |
Alexander Martin Clunes (born 28 November 1961) is an English actor and film director.
Biography
Clunes is the son of the classical actor Alec Clunes who died of lung cancer when Martin was eight;[1] while his mother Daphne, later a board member of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, once worked for Orson Welles.[2] Clunes attended kindergarten with screenwriter Peter Morgan, and was educated at Royal Russell School, Croydon. His cousin, the late actor Jeremy Brett who portrayed Sherlock Holmes in the long running ITV show The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, encouraged Clunes in his acting career.[3]
Career
After attending The Arts Educational Schools in Chiswick, he served his first role in rep at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester.[4] Clunes first television appearance came in the 1980s Doctor Who story Snakedance as the spoiled Lon.[4] But a sporadic career led to him supplementing his income as a photo model for Gilbert and George, and he can be seen in their 1983 work World. He got his first regular role as one of the sons in the BBC sitcom No Place Like Home,[5] and appeared in the 1992 episode of the TV series Inspector Morse.
To establish himself, he developed a parallel career as a dramatic actor, starring in films and television shows such as An Evening With Gary Lineker, Staggered (Starred and directed), Hunting Venus, William and Mary, The Booze Cruise, Saving Grace, Jeeves and Wooster and the 1997 film The Revengers' Comedies. While appearing on stage at the Hampstead Theatre, Harry Enfield came to see him which developed into a friendship where Clunes played characters in Enfield's sketch shows. Enfield then wrote the role of Gary in the sitcom Men Behaving Badly around Clunes, bringing Clunes his best-known role to date. In 1998, he starred as Richard Burbage in the Oscar -winning film Shakespeare in Love.
Clunes also acted frequently for the radio, including a guest appearance in the BBC Radio 4 series Baldi.
In 2002 he played serial killer John George Haigh in A Is for Acid, and took the lead in ITV's production of Goodbye Mr Chips.[6] Clunes was one of the eponymous leads in the 2004 ITV romantic comedy-drama William and Mary, which ran for three series. A regular voice over artist, he is the voice of Kipper on the animated children's series Kipper the Dog.
His leading role in the ITV comedy drama series Doc Martin from 2004[7] marked a change for Clunes, as it is produced by Buffalo Pictures Ltd.[8], (in association with Homerun Productions), the production company he runs with his wife, Philippa Braithwaite. In August 2007 he starred in ITV's The Man Who Lost His Head.[9] At the media launch for the third series of Doc Martin in September 2007, Clunes announced that as ITV had not yet commissioned a fourth series, that he planned to take a year's break from work to relax and rediscover his passion for acting, move to the far side of the camera and plans to grow his hair again as he "misses his locks."[10] In an interview in November 2007 on GMTV on ITV, he promised that there would be a fourth series but not for another year as he needed to take time off.[11] In January 2008, ITV announced its forthcoming sponsorship opportunites for Autumn 2008, which included Dogs Reunited, a documentary of Martin Clunes charting the family tree of his dogs[12].
On Friday 9th November 2007 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Bournemouth University.[13]
In October 2007, Martin filmed a Christmas advert for international welfare charity, Born Free Foundation that he supports.
Personal life
Clunes has married twice:
- The actress Lucy Aston (divorced)
- The television producer Philippa Braithwaite. After having been separated from Aston for some time, Clunes met Braithwaite on the film Staggered. They were engaged in Hawaii while Martin was filming a Holiday programme[14]. They married in 1997 in St Bride's Church[15], honeymooned on the Eastern and Oriental Express, and have a daughter, Emily Kate[16] (born 1999).[17]. After living at 419 Queen’s Quay, Queenhithe Ward post his divorce from Lucy Aston,[18] the family lived in a terraced house in Putney and spent weekends in Dorset. After selling their house in Putney and their converted vicarage in Powerstock[19][20] in 2007, they now live in a 135 acre[21] farm with stables in Beaminster, Dorset.[22]. The family keeps Shetland Ponies, horses, two English Cocker Spaniels, called Mary and Tina, a Labrador Retriever called Arthur and a cat, called Maisie[23][24]. They had part share, with David Cliff, in "Waltzing Beau" racing hurdler[25], which fell in Wincanton, Christmas 2007[26].
Patronage
Macmillan Cancer Support
Martin Clunes is a keen patron and ambassador of Macmillan Cancer Support Charity[27] and fronted the launch of their World's Biggest Coffee Morning[28] fundraiser in 2006.
Prince's Trust
He is a celebrity ambassador for the Prince's Trust in Bournemouth.
Julia's House & Weldmar Hospicecare Trust
In 2006, he became patron of Julia's House[29], a children's hospice in Dorset. He is also patron of Weldmar Hospicecare Trust[30], also based in Dorset.
Born Free Foundation
He is patron of Born Free Foundation, the wildlife charity with whom he travelled to Mkomazi Game Reserve in Tanzania for the Born to be Wild BBC documentary in 1999[31] and for which in October 2007, he filmed a Christmas advert.
Breast Cancer Haven
In 2004, he hosted the Breast Cancer Haven Celebrity Quiz[32].
PDSA
Martin Clunes is a supporter of the PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals) and was one of the many celebrities featured with their pets in the 2006 PDSA Pet Pawtraits fundraising calendar[33].
HFT
He is patron of The Home Farm Trust Ltd[34] Charity, which supports and cares for people with learning disabilities.
References
- ^ Chips Off The Old Bloke; He made his name behaving badly - Page1 Sunday Herald - December 15, 2002
- ^ Celebrity interview: Martin Clunes - Page3 SouthwestTrains.com
- ^ Chips Off The Old Bloke; He made his name behaving badly - Page2 Sunday Herald - December 15, 2002
- ^ a b Between The Sheets - No More Mr Nice Guy National Theatre
- ^ Martin Clunes Playlist itv.com
- ^ Chips Off The Old Bloke; He made his name behaving badly - Page3 Sunday Herald - December 15, 2002
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408381/episodes#season-1
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/company/co0103911/
- ^ A close encounter with Martin Clunes Sunday Star Times - 29 August 2007
- ^ The Life of Wylie: Martin Clunes Takes A Break
- ^ ^ http://GM.TV Interview with Martin Clunes, November, 2007.
- ^ http://www.itvmedia.co.uk/default.asp?section=106&page=4032&cfs=1755.
- ^ BBC NEWS | England | Dorset | 'Doc Martin' awarded a doctorate
- ^ http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/s/55/55201_telly_talk_clunes_enjoys_affairs_of_the_heart.html
- ^ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-150867826.html
- ^ Chloe Scott-Moncrieff in coversation with ... Martin Clunes.(Interview) Geographical, April, 2005 by Scott-Moncrieff, Chloe
- ^ Celebrity interview: Martin Clunes - Page2 SouthwestTrains.com
- ^ Time and Place: Martin Clunes The Times - September 16, 2007
- ^ WHO'S MOVING ; homes gossip Evening Standard (London); Feb 14, 2007; COMPTON MILLER; p. 3
- ^ My Perfect weekend Martin Clunes behaves healthily, exercising his cocker spaniels and eating fish The Daily Telegraph (London); Dec 16, 2006; Sylvia Roger; p. 003
- ^ http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/Television/article/292914
- ^ Around Dorset: Martin Clunes BBC Dorset - 11 October, 2004
- ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=474371&in_page_id=1773
- ^ ^ http://GM.TV Interview with Martin Clunes, November, 2007
- ^ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20061002/ai_n16758978
- ^ http://horsedeathwatch.com/record.php?horsename=Waltzing%20Beau
- ^ http://www.macmillan.org.uk/
- ^ http://video.aol.com/video-detail/martin-clunes-on-the-worlds-biggest-coffee-morning/3503163170
- ^ http://demo2.adido.org.uk/home.aspx#
- ^ http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/newsandevents/News/2007/november07/doc_martin_becomes_doctor_martin_clunes.html
- ^ http://www.developments.org.uk/articles/celeb-appeal/
- ^ http://www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk/support.php?id=29&parent=143&page=5
- ^ http://www.pdsa.org.uk/celebritysupporters_2.html
- ^ http://www.hft.org.uk/p/27/37/Who_we_are.html