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Michael Sharvell-Martin Born Michael Ernest Martin
2 February 1944
Herne Bay, Kent, England, UKDied 28 October 2010 (aged 66)
Wincanton, Somerset, England, UKOccupation Actor Spouse Linda Hind (1967-2010; his death); 2 children Michael Sharvell-Martin (2 February 1944 – 28 October 2010)[1] was a British television and stage actor.
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Early life
He was born as Michael Ernest Martin in Herne Bay, Kent, and trained in stage management at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. His acting debut was in 1965 at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. He adopted the stage name Michael Sharvell-Martin because there was already an actor called Michael Martin.[1]
Career
Sharvell-Martin was mainly a supporting cast actor and is best remembered for his many appearances in the long running television series Dave Allen at Large. He also had a recurring role as Trevor Botting in the television situation comedy No Place Like Home. During his career he made numerous guest appearances in television programmes such as The Benny Hill Show, Dad's Army, Terry and June, Yes Minister and Murder Most Horrid.
His stage appearances included several West End comedy farces and numerous pantomime roles.
Selected filmography
- Ooh... You Are Awful (1972)
- Rentadick (1972)
- That's Your Funeral (1972)
- Love Thy Neighbour (1973)
- Frightmare (1974)
- Not Now, Comrade (1976)
Personal life
Sharvell-Martin married Linda Hind in 1967 and the couple had two daughters. In the early part of 2010 he was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus and died on 28 October 2010 at Wincanton, Somerset.[1]
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Categories:- 1944 births
- 2010 deaths
- English television actors
- English stage actors
- People from Herne Bay, Kent
- Cancer deaths in England
- Deaths from esophageal cancer
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