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Martin Freeman

Acting

Born September 8, 1971 · Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK

Also known as Martin John C. Freeman · Martin John Christopher Freeman

Biography

Martin John Christopher Freeman is an English actor. Known for his performances on stage and screen, he has received various accolades, including two Emmy Awards, and a British Academy Television Award, as well as nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award.

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Awards & recognition

  • Romics d'Oro · 2018
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Hero · 2013
  • British Academy Television Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2011
  • James Joyce Awards
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  • MTV Movie Award — Best Hero · 2014 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2014 · nominated
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Scared-As-S**t Performance · 2013 · nominated
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Hero · 2013 · nominated
  • British Academy Television Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2012 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2012 · nominated
  • British Academy Television Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2011 · nominated
  • British Academy Television Award — Best Comedy Performance · 2004 · nominated
  • Phoenix Film Critics Society Award — Best Cast · 2004 · nominated

Filmography50+ titles

Sherlock

2010as John Watson

Only Murders in the Building

2021

Fargo

2014as Narrator

Derren Brown: Trick or Treat

2007as Himself

Black Books

2000as Doctor

The Jam: About The Young Idea

2015

Helen West

2002as DC Stone

DuckTales

2017as Poe De Spell (voice)

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

2016as Dr. John Watson

The Office

2001as Tim Canterbury

Margery and Gladys

2003as D.S. Stringer

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads

2020as Graham

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013as Bilbo Baggins

Hot Fuzz

2007as Met Sergeant

A Christmas Carol

2020as Bob Cratchit (voice)

Captain America: Civil War

2016as Everett K. Ross

Toast of London

2012as Martin Freeman

Shaun of the Dead

2004as Declan

Marvel Studios: Legends

2021as Everett K. Ross (archive footage) (uncredited)

Black Panther

2018as Everett K. Ross

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012as Bilbo Baggins

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

2014as Bilbo Baggins

StartUp

2016as Phil Rask

The Graham Norton Show

2007as Self

Love Actually

2003as John

The Responder

2022as Chris Carson

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

2022as Everett Ross

A Confession

2019as Steve Fulcher

Who Do You Think You Are?

2004as Self

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Host

Breeders

2020as Paul Worsley

Stick Man

2015as Stick Man (voice)

The World's End

2013as Oliver Chamberlain

The Bill

1984

The Eichmann Show

2015as Milton Fruchtman

The Voorman Problem

2013as Doctor Williams

Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!

2008as Rembrandt

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

2005as Arthur Dent

Let's Love

2026as Nigel

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

2012as Pirate with a Scarf (voice)

What's Your Number?

2011as Simon Forester

Wild Target

2010as Dixon

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

2024as Self

Secret Invasion

2023as Everett K. Ross

Ghost Stories

2017as Charles Cameron / Mike Priddle

Cargo

2017as Andy

Dedication

2007as Jeremy

Miller's Girl

2024as Jonathan Miller

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

2016as Iain MacKelpie

Animals

2012as Albert