Larry Martyn

Infobox actor
name = Larry Martyn


caption =
birthdate = birth date|1934|3|22|df=y
location = London, England
deathdate= death date and age|1994|8|7|1934|3|22|df=y
deathplace= Kent, England

Lawrence "Larry" Martyn (22 March 1934 - 7 August 1994) was an English actor known for his comedy performances.

Martyn was a former member of the Parachute Regiment and was born in London. He was famous as Mr. Mash in the BBC comedy series "Are You Being Served?", appearing in the first three series before being replaced by Arthur English. He was unable to continue in this role because he was committed to television series "Spring and Autumn". Other TV appearances included "Dad's Army", "On the Buses", "Look - Mike Yarwood!", "Rising Damp" and "The Detectives". He also played alongside Frankie Howerd in two of his BBC shows "Up Pompeii!" and "Whoops Baghdad".

Martyn played the role of the lovable spiv Private Walker in the radio version of "Dad's Army" after the death of James Beck. His film roles included "Carry On at Your Convenience" where he had a small part as the pier rifle-range owner, and "Carry On Behind", where he played an inept electrician who helps wire up the public address system at the campsite the film was set in.

Martyn died at home in St Mary's Bay, Kent and was survived by his wife Hilary and their two daughters.

Film and TV appearances

* "Up Pompeii!" (1970)
* "Look - Mike Yarwood!" (1971)
* "Carry On At Your Convenience" (1971)
* "Are You Being Served?" (1972)
* "Spring and Autumn" (1972)
* "Elementary, My Dear Watson" (1973)
* "Whoops Baghdad" (1973)
* "On The Buses" (1973)
* "Carry on Behind" (1975)
* "West End Tales" (1981)
* "Minder" (1982)
* "Don't Wait Up" (1983)
* "The Detectives" (1993)
* "The Bill" (1993)

External links

* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/talent/m/martyn_larry.shtml BBC Comedy Guide entry]
*imdb name|0554419