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'''Martin Freeman''' is a british actor. He played [[John Watson (Sherlock)|John Watson]] in the BBC TV series ''[[Sherlock]]''. |
'''Martin Freeman''' is a british actor. He played [[John Watson (Sherlock)|John Watson]] in the BBC TV series ''[[Sherlock]]''. |
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==Biography== |
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Martin John Christopher Freeman was born to Philomena and Geoffrey Freeman. He grew up in a Roman Catholic family and has four older siblings. Freeman attended Salesian School, a Roman Catholic comprehensive school in Chertsey, Surrey. His interest in acting developed at a young age, and he participated in school plays. |
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Martin Freeman's professional acting career began in the late 1990s. He made his first notable appearance in the television series ''This Life'' (1996-1997), where he played the role of Jamie. He gained recognition for his performance and continued to secure roles in various TV dramas. |
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Freeman's breakthrough came in 2001 when he was cast as Tim Canterbury in the original UK version of ''The Office'', created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. His portrayal of the endearing and relatable character earned him critical acclaim and established him as a talented actor in the industry. |
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Martin Freeman's film career gained momentum with roles in movies like ''Love Actually'' (2003), where he played John, a character dealing with unrequited love. He also appeared in ''Shaun of the Dead'' (2004) and ''Hot Fuzz'' (2007), both directed by Edgar Wright. |
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Freeman's profile rose further when he took on the role of Arthur Dent in the film adaptation of Douglas Adams' ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'' (2005). Another significant role came with his portrayal of Dr. John Watson in the critically acclaimed BBC series ''Sherlock'' (2010-2017), starring alongside Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes. |
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One of Freeman's most prominent roles is that of Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's ''The Hobbit.'' The trilogy, consisting of ''An Unexpected Journey'' (2012), ''The Desolation of Smaug'' (2013), and ''The Battle of the Five Armies'' (2014), showcased Freeman's talent on the global stage. |
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Martin Freeman continued to build a diverse filmography with roles in movies like ''The World's End'' (2013), ''Whiskey Tango Foxtrot'' (2016), and ''Black Panther'' (2018), where he portrayed Everett K. Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. |
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Apart from ''Sherlock,'' Freeman appeared in various television projects, including ''Fargo'' (2014), for which he received critical acclaim. He has also showcased his talent on the stage, with notable performances in productions like ''Clybourne Park'' (2010) and ''Richard III'' (2014). |
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==Roles== |
==Roles== |
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*''[[Sherlock]]'' (2010-2017): [[John Watson (Sherlock)|John Watson]] |
*''[[Sherlock]]'' (2010-2017): [[John Watson (Sherlock)|John Watson]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:15, 8 June 2024
Martin Freeman is a british actor. He played John Watson in the BBC TV series Sherlock.
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- Sherlock (2010-2017): John Watson
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