Gary Martin (actor)


Gary Martin is a British actor.

Career

Martin's father was a singer, and his mother was an actor and extra. In 1975, he had acted in a few adverts by the end of school, but needed to get a proper job. He got a cabaret act together and started performing on a cruise ship at 17. In 1976, he made his debut in the West End theatre with Jesus Christ Superstar at 18 after a period of training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
He later moved on to other theatre roles in the West End, such as Rocky Horror in The Rocky Horror Show in 1979, the voice of Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors in 1983, which he described as a "deep, black, Harlem voice"; Time in 1986, Munkustrap in Cats from 1987 to 1990, Miss Saigon in 1989, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 1990, and Vince Fontaine in Grease in 1993. In 1980, he narrated a trailer for Saturn 3. Martin had been doing jingles and adverts, but started doing voice acting, including providing the voice of Sugar Puffs' mascot Honey Monster from the 1980s onwards. In the 1990s, he shifted to focus more on voice acting.
Martin has provided voices for The Adventures of Mole, The Adventures of Toad, The NeverEnding Story III, FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue, Corpse Bride, Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie and Minions. He won a Talkie Award for his portrayal of Judge Dredd for BBC Radio 1. He has also recorded voiceovers for American and British commercials and film trailers.

Filmography

Animation

The Dreamstone – Zordrak, Narrator The Legends of Treasure Island – Merman Prince, additional voicesThe Beano Video – Gnasher, Gnipper, Rasher, Talent Contest Host, Customer, Mother Bird, Tailcoat #1, Spotty Budgie the Little Helicopter – Smashit the Bulldozer, additional voicesMolly's Gang – Homer, Duster, HubbleThe Beano Videostars – Gnasher, Gnipper, Rasher, Park Keeper #1, Birds, Cats, Fatty Fudge, Park Keeper #2, Plumber, Fatty, Plug, Spotty, Wilfrid, 'Erbert, Janitor, Woodworm, Uncle Mike, Billy Whizz, Pedestrian #1, Pedestrian #3, Poolgoer #1, Poolgoer #4, Ivy's Toys, Party Sounds from Beano Town NarratorVincent and Doug – James MonroeThe Snow Queen – DimlyThe Adventures of Mole – Otter, additional voicesDennis and Gnasher – Kevin Pie-Face, Mr. Pie-Face, Walter's Dad, Derek Cool, various charactersBimble's Bucket – SplootThe Adventures of Toad – Additional voicesThe Snow Queen's Revenge – DimlyThe Adventures of Dawdle the Donkey – NarratorCaptain Star – Navigator Black, Captain Bloater, Jasper Quilt, additional voicesThe Ugly Duckling – Jack Frost, The Winds of WinterFernGully 2: The Magical Rescue – Mac, GoannaJack and the Beanstalk – Dark RidersThe Baskervilles – Darren Baskerville, Colin, The Boss, various charactersThe Magic Key – Mr. RobinsonMacDonald's Farm – Neigh NeighCaptain Scarlet and the Return of the Mysterons – Captain Black, MysteronsDog and Duck – PianoSpheriks – AtoOswald – Egbert, Steve Tree, Pongo, Head Gingerbread Man, Reporter, Freddy the Teddy Bear, Show Announcer, Stagehand, Gingerbread Man 2, Gingerbread Man 4, additional voices Mr. Bean: The Animated Series – Harry, Mr. Bruiser, Dr. Daze, Usher, Announcer, Men in Theatre, Vet, Man with Dog, additional voicesBusy Buses – Narrator, Tommy, additional voices The Story Makers – Narrator, additional voices Bounty Hamster – Memory Man, additional voicesYoko! Jakamoko! Toto! – JakamokoThe Blobheads – Derek the AlienThe Tale of Jack Frost – Woodland Creatures, GoblinsFranny's Feet – Additional voices Kaena: The Prophecy – The Priest Hero's Delight: The Movie – James MonroeLegend of the Dragon – Zodiac Master, Emperor of the Darkest Yin, additional voicesBB3B – Dad, AnnouncerCorpse Bride – General Wellington, Fat ChefFlash Harry – Flash HarryThe Jungle Book: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi to the Rescue – Various charactersAngelina Ballerina: Angelina Sets Sail – CaptainThe Likeaballs – Dan, Invinciball, DestructiballAlice in Wonderland: What's the Matter with Hatter? – Various charactersThe Prince and the Pauper: Double Trouble – Various charactersThe Three Musketeers: Saving the Crown – Various charactersQuest for a Heart – Sage of the Sauna Dork Hunters from Outer Space – FidoRobin Hood: Quest for the King – Friar Tuck, Prince JohnUltramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie – Brother Hypax, Brother Maxillius, Brother DeciusSokator-442 – Damgard, Dooby, ScrinkThe Woodlies – WhitetailFrankenweenie – Sea-MonkeysPrisoner Zero – LibrarianBoomerang – Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Narrator Aquafresh – Captain Aquafresh, NarratorMinions – Additional voicesFuriki Wheels – GordonAliens Love Underpants and... Panta Claus – Additional voicesTad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet – Pickle Blacktalon – Be'lakorSupa Team 4 – Chomps the GoatCaptain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix – Lion Wrestler, Bill, Guard, Director Alpha, Wrench, Movie Trailer Voice, Game AnnouncerJacob Grizzly – Jacob Grizzly

Live action

Sugar Puffs – Honey Monster Nobody's Perfect – ChauffeurShock Treatment – 'Bit' GuitaristLittle Shop of Horrors – Audrey II Wizbit – Squidgy Bog Slaughter High – JoeLittle Shop of Horrors – Audrey II, Chauffeur Space Police – V. Lann Space Precinct – Slomo, Officer Beezle The Adventures of Pinocchio - Giant in Theatre The Neverending Story III – Mr. Rockchewer, Junior Rockchewer, Unlucky, Large Head, additional characters Red Dwarf – EpidemeCute Little Buggers – Randy RocksoffHellboy – Giants Over Christmas – Additional voices Midnight at the Pera Palace – Naim Efendi

Radio

Judge Dredd: The Original Adventures: Apocalypse War – Judge DreddJudge Dredd: The Original Adventures: The Day The Law Died – Judge Dredd

Video games