Derek Martin
Derek Martin has been one of the most authentic working class voices in British film and television since the 1970s. Born Derek William Rapp in 1933, Martin was in the RAF for his National Service and took up a series of jobs including road worker, Smithfield Meat Market porter, and professional gambler, before entering showbusiness as an extra and stunt performer in a variety of programmes including Doctor Who. He retired from stunt work following an injury on Elizabeth I in 1971 and moved into acting. His most famous break out role was as the corrupt detective Fred Pyle in GF Newman's controversial 1978 drama Law & Order. In the following decade Martin had major roles in TV dramas such as The Chinese Detective and King & Castle, and played James Cagney's aide in milos Forman's epic 1981 film Ragtime. In 2000, Martin joined the cast of EastEnders as Charlie, the patriarch of the Slater family, a role he continued to play on and off for sixteen years.
Known for
ActingBirthday
April 11, 1933Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
18Place of birth
Bow, London, England, UKCast credits
The Aerodrome
Provo Sgt. PetersBoston Kickout
Ray SaundersSpaghetti House
Commissioner HutchinsonThe Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
Museum GuardAdventures of a Plumber's Mate
Motorcycle DealerDoctor Who: Image of the Fendahl
David MitchellDiversions
EscortBet Your Life
JimmyThe Big Switch
1st HeavyRagtime
Waldo's Aide No. 2Keep It Up, Jack!
Client with SwingPriest of Love
Police SergeantDoctor Who: Inferno
UNIT SoldierThe Hope and the Glory
Club ManagerEastEnders: Pat and Mo
Charlie Slater