
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 ForActing
- Born11 April 1933 (age 92)
- Place of BirthBow, London, England, UK
Derek Martin

- Known ForActing
- Born11 April 1933 (age 92)
- Place of BirthBow, London, England, UK

EastEnders: Pat and Mo
2004

Boston Kickout
1996

The Cutter
1992

The Hope and the Glory
1984

The Aerodrome
1983

Spaghetti House
1982

Jake's End
1982

Priest of Love
1981

Ragtime
1981
Dark Water
1980

The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
1980

Rifleman
1980

Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
1978

Another Day
1978

Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl
1977

Candleshoe
1977

Diversions
1976

Bet Your Life
1976

Eskimo Nell
1975

Keep It Up, Jack!
1974

The Sex Thief
1973

Doctor Who: Inferno
1970
