Martin Conway (author)

Martin John Smith (born 10 December 1952), who writes childrens books under the name Martin Conway^[1] is a British actor/writer. Under the name Martin Tomms he has also written for TV (including Birds of a feather) and radio,^[2] as Martin Tomms he also has also worked as an actor on TV, radio and theatre.^[3][4] Most of his recent acting work has been in touring productions of Shakespeare plays (most recently The Tempest in 2010 ^[5]), though he is possibly most widely recognised as the mad brummie news vendor in a 2004 TV advert for the Evening Mail newspaper.

Written works

• Olaf the Viking 2008, Oxford University Press ^[6]
• Olaf the Viking and the Pig who would be King 2009, Oxford University Press^[7]

Recent acting performances

References

1. ^ Covernotes for: Olaf the Viking , Oxford University Press, 2008
2. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2539521/
3. ^ http://www.uk.castingcallpro.com/view.php?uid=135401
4. ^ http://www.iconactors.net/male/profile.aspx?ID=2719&g=M&by=age
5. ^ http://www.thefestivalplayers.co.uk
6. ^ http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/index.php?title=Olaf_the_Viking_by_Martin_Conway
7. ^ http://www.oupcanada.com/catalog/9780192720887.html

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