Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

  • Born: 1971-9-8
  • Birthplace: Aldershaw, Hampshire, England
  • Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
  • Profession: actor
  • Nationality: U.K
  • Graduate School: Central School of Speech and Drama
  • Representative Works: The Office UK, Sherlock, The Hobbit: Unexpected Journey
  • Martin Freeman (Martin Freeman), born in England on September 8, 1971, is a British film and television actor.
    In 2004, Martin Freeman was nominated for Best Comedy Performance in the BAFTA Awards for 2004 for his performance in The Office UK . In 2010, Martin Freeman became popular for his role as Watson in the BBC TV series " Sherlock " and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor in the Emmy Awards Miniseries or TV Movie category. In 2011, Martin Freeman played the actor Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit . In 2012, the animated film " The Pirates! Band of Misfits " dubbed by Martin Freeman was released.

    Early Experience

    Martin Freeman's brother Tim is a member of the band, his other brother James is a musician and web designer, and his cousin Bent is a comedian. Martin lived with his father after his parents divorced, but his father died when he was 7 years old. Then he moved to the home of his mother and stepfather. Freeman had asthma and had to undergo hip surgery to correct leg deformities. He grew up in a catholic environment. Before he entered the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, he attended a catholic comprehensive secondary school. As a teenager, Martin was a squash player and trained in the British national team. But later he was admitted to the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama . During school, he often participated in the activities of the Youth Activity Theater in Teddington and spent some time in Ukraine as an exchange student; he also participated in the dubbing work of the "Passenger" series. After graduation, he participated in several performances of the National Theater.

    Performing Experience

    In 2004, Martin Freeman won the 57th edition for his performance in " The Office UK "Award nomination for best comedy performance. In the same year, Martin collaborated with actor Peter Serafinowitz in the comedy "Hardware", and for this he won the best actor award at a Golden Rose TV Festival. After that, he appeared in the movies "AliGinDaHouse" and " Love Is...? ", and played the role of the Earl of Shaftesbury in the BBC TV series "Charles I: Power and Passion".
    In 2007, he played the protagonist Chris Ashworth in the film " The All-together " directed by Gavin Claston . In the same year, he also participated in Bill Kenwright 's theater production " Der Letzte Mann " (The Last Laugh), cooperating with Roger Lloyd Parker, Jamie Hogarth, Christopher Morrow and others.
    On September 6, 2007, on the 9th day of the 64th Venice International Film Festival , Martin Freeman attended the film " De Nachtwacht " conference   .
    In May 2009, he starred in the comedy " Boy Meets Girl ", which tells the story of the male and female protagonists Veronica and Danny after accidentally swapping their bodies in an accident.
    In 2010, he participated in the British 48-hour film project, and his performance was " The Girl is Mime " (The Girl Is Mime).
    On July 25, 2010, the TV series " Sherlock " starring Martin Freeman premiered. Martin Freeman played Dr. Watson in the play, and was shortlisted for the Best Supporting Actor in the Emmy Awards Miniseries  and won the British Academic Television Award for Best Actor Supporting role award.
    In March 2011, the filming of " The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey " started, and Martin Freeman played the actor Bilbo Baggins in the film   .
    In 2012, the animated film " The Pirates! Band of Misfits " dubbed by Martin Freeman was released   .
    In January 2012, the second season of " Sherlock " aired, and Freeman was nominated for the British Academic Television Awards and the Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for the role.
    On February 21, 2014, " The Hobbit: The Battle of Smaug " starring Martin Freeman was released in China   . On April 15, the American drama " Fargo " by Martin Freeman as the oppressed insurance salesman Lester Nygaard was aired on FX TV in the US and Channel 4 in the UK . The drama was adapted from the classic film of the same name nominated by the Coen brothers in 1996. On December 17, "The Hobbit 3" starring Martin Freeman was released in the United States   .
    In May 2015, Martin Freeman confirmed to join " Captain America: Civil War "   .
    On June 23, 2020, the TV series " Alan Bennett's Talking Heads " was broadcast, which played a gentle middle-aged man Graham   .

    Personal Life

    Martin Freeman's girlfriend Amanda Abbington also an actor, rather than have one son and a daughter, live in the UK Hertfordshire ( Hertfordshire ). The family also appeared in other works, including "Picking up the Pieces", " The Debt ", "The Robinsons" and the feature film comedy "The All-together". In 2013, Amanda participated in the filming of the third season of the series " Sherlock " starring Freeman , and played John Broadus Watson 's wife- Mary Morstan (Mary Morstan) in the play .
    In December 2016, Martin Freeman said in an interview, "We are not together anymore. Separation is the best choice. I will always love Amanda." Amanda Abbington then tweeted "Thank you." 

    Character Evaluation

    Martin Freeman became famous for his role as Watson in the BBC TV series " Sherlock "  . His role as Bilbo Baggins made the whole movie " The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey " stand up   .
    Extended Reading

    The Good Night quotes

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    • Anna: [Melodia on the street] You're making me feel like I have to break up with you- and I don't even know you!