Martin Reid (actor)


Martin "Marty" Reid is a Northern Irish actor and comedian, and is part of the Hole in [the Wall Gang (comedy)|Hole in the Wall Gang], a Belfast comedy troupe. He has played the role of staunch loyalist Uncle Andy in the satirical BBC comedy Give [My Head Peace] since 1997, which was created by and starred the Hole in the Wall Gang. After the success of Give My Head Peace the Gang created a sketch show entitled Dry Your Eyes in 2006, in which Reid played various characters, most notably the Linfield fan Derek and Jonjo 1 of the McDowell brothers. He has also appeared in the 1999 comedy film The Most Fertile Man in Ireland as a barman.