Derek Martin
Known for Acting · 71 credits
- Born
- 1933-04-11
- Died
- 2026-01-10
- Place of birth
- Bow, London, England, UK
Biography
Derek Martin was one of the most authentic working class voices in British film and television since the 1970s. Born Derek William Rapp in 1933, Martin was in the RAF for his National Service and took up a series of jobs including road worker, Smithfield Meat Market porter, and professional gambler, before entering showbusiness as an extra and stunt performer in a variety of programmes including Doctor Who. He retired from stunt work following an injury on Elizabeth I in 1971 and moved into acting. His most famous break out role was as the corrupt detective Fred Pyle in GF Newman's controversial 1978 drama Law & Order. In the following decade Martin had major roles in TV dramas such as The Chinese Detective and King & Castle, and played James Cagney's aide in milos Forman's epic 1981 film Ragtime. In 2000, Martin joined the cast of EastEnders as Charlie, the patriarch of the Slater family, a role he continued to play on and off for sixteen years.
Known For
TV Shows (45)
EastEnders
1985
as Charlie Slater
Doctor Who
1963
as David Mitchell
Minder
1979
as Cedric
Play for Today
1970
as Security Guard
Hart to Hart
1979
as Inspector Drootin
The Professionals
1977
as Renshaw
Playhouse
1974
as Reg / Corp
Ready, Steady, Cook
1994
as Self - Guest
The Sweeney
1975
as Spooner
Z-Cars
1962
Theatre 625
1964
No Hiding Place
1959
GMTV
1993
as Self
Upstairs, Downstairs
1971
as Heckler
Maigret
1960
as Extra (uncredited)
Dempsey and Makepeace
1985
as Scott
Little Britain
2003
as Self
Softly, Softly
1966
Shoestring
1979
as Parry
Angels
1975
Celebrity Mastermind
2003
The Duchess of Duke Street
1976
as Ben Smythe / Sergeant
Survivors
1975
as Cyril
Terry and June
1979
as Policeman / Mr. Parkins
The Detectives
1993
as Groom's Father
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Len Drake
The Gentle Touch
1980
Eldorado
1992
as Alex Morris
Target
1977
as Taxi Driver / Alan Ziegler
The Enigma Files
1980
as Brewer
Londoners
1965
as Barry
Elizabeth R
1971
as Horseman to Cecil
Celebrity Coach Trip
2010
as Self
The Chinese Detective
1981
as D.C.I. Berwick
New Scotland Yard
1972
as Bill
Paul Temple
1969
The Zoo Gang
1974
as Gallery Guard
Private Schulz
1981
as Gruber
Harry Hill's Tea Time
2016
as Charlie Slater
Fiddlers Three
1991
as Detective Sergeant Stubbs
Six Fifty-Five Special
1981
as Self
Big Deal
1984
as Phil Graves
Law & Order
1978
as Fred Pyall
King and Castle
1986
as Ronald King
You're On Your Own
1975
Movies (26)
Ragtime
1981
as Waldo's Aide No. 2
Candleshoe
1977
as Policeman (uncredited)
The Evil of Frankenstein
1964
as Roustabout (uncredited)
Eskimo Nell
1975
as Floor Manager (uncredited)
Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
1978
as Motorcycle Dealer
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
1980
as Museum Guard
Priest of Love
1981
as Police Sergeant
The Aerodrome
1983
as Provo Sgt. Peters
The Sex Thief
1973
as Doorman
The Big Switch
1968
as 1st Heavy
Keep It Up, Jack!
1974
as Client with Swing (uncredited)
Boston Kickout
1995
as Ray Saunders
Spaghetti House
1982
as Commissioner Hutchinson
EastEnders: Pat and Mo
2004
as Charlie Slater
Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl
1977
as David Mitchell
Print-Out
1979
as Colley
Dark Water
1980
as Security guard
Jake's End
1982
as Corp
Doctor Who: Inferno
1970
as UNIT Soldier
The Cutter
1992
Bet Your Life
1976
as Jimmy
The Hope and the Glory
1984
as Club Manager
Another Day
1978
as Frank
The Counterfeit Man
1965
as Guard
Rifleman
1980
as Drill Sergeant
Diversions
1976
as Escort
About Derek Martin
Derek Martin was one of the most authentic working class voices in British film and television since the 1970s. Born Derek William Rapp in 1933, Martin was in the RAF for his National Service and took up a series of jobs including road worker, Smithfield Meat Market porter, and professional gambler, before entering showbusiness as an extra and stunt performer in a variety of programmes including Doctor Who. He retired from stunt work following an injury on Elizabeth I in 1971 and moved into acting. His most famous break out role was as the cor… With 71 credits spanning from 1955 to 2016, Derek Martin has appeared in 26 films and 45 TV shows.
Fans searching for Derek Martin movies, Derek Martin filmography, or the latest projects starring Derek Martin can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Derek Martin Movies
- Ragtime (1981) — as Waldo's Aide No. 2
- Candleshoe (1977) — as Policeman (uncredited)
- The Evil of Frankenstein (1964) — as Roustabout (uncredited)
- Eskimo Nell (1975) — as Floor Manager (uncredited)
- Adventures of a Plumber's Mate (1978) — as Motorcycle Dealer
Where to Watch Derek Martin Films
Most Derek Martin movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Derek Martin, check our movies catalogue and browse page.