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Who is Martin Freeman? Martin Freeman Biography and Wiki
Martin Freeman is an English actor and Comedian and he is popularly known for playing the role of Dr. John Watson in Sherlock Holmes, for playing the lead character of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit and for his role as Tim Canterbury in Uk’s sitcom The Office.
Martin Freeman Age and Birthday
Martin Freeman was born Martin John Christopher Freeman on September 8, 1971, in Aldershot, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on September 8th every year. Freeman will be 49 years old on Sept. 8th, 2020.
Martin Freeman Height and Weight
Freeman is a woman of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 5 feet and 8 inches (1.72 meters). He also weighs 143 lbs (65 kgs).
Martin Freeman Education
Freeman attended the Salesian School which is located in Chertsey before he then enrolled at the Brooklands College where he graduated from with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Media Studies, Freeman was influenced into taking up acting by his older brother named Tim Freeman who worked as a musician and was a member of the musical group called Frazier Chorus, in a bid to sharpen his acting skills, Freeman enrolled at the Central School of Speech and Drama and after graduating he began to appear in small roles in different British shows.
Martin Freeman Parents
He was born to a father named Geoffrey Freeman who worked as a Naval Officer and to a mother named Philomena Norris who worked as a civil servant, Freeman’s parents separated when he was still a child, but he later lost his father at the age of ten as he died from a heart attack.
Martin Freeman Siblings
Freeman was born in Aldershot, Hampshire, the youngest of five children. His grandfather, Leonard W. Freeman, was a medic in the British Expeditionary Force during World War II and was killed in action at Dunkirk in May 1940 a few days before the Dunkirk evacuation
His older brother Tim became a musician with the group Frazier Chorus.
Martin Freeman Wife
Freeman is married to actress Amanda Abbington and they both share two children, a son named Joe Freeman and a daughter named Prisca Freeman and Martin grew up with four siblings and he was born to a Naval officer father named Geoffrey Freeman and a mother named Philomena Freeman.
Martin Freeman Children
The couple is blessed with two children, a son named Joe Freeman and a daughter named Prisca Freeman.
Martin Freeman Salary and Net Worth
Freeman has enjoyed a long career in the entertainment industry spanning almost three decades. Through proceeds from his work as an actor and Comedian, he has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. Freeman is estimated to have a net worth of about $20 million.
He earns over $7 million as salary annually and his net worth accumulated as a result of his success in his career as an actor and comedian and for appearing in movies such as Sherlock Holmes, The Hobbit, Fargo and many more.
Martin Freeman Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Freeman.
Martin Freeman Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Martin John Christopher Freeman
- Popular As: Martin
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor and Comedian
- Nationality: British
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Martin Freeman Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 49 years old as of 2020
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Date of Birth: September 8, 1971
- Place of Birth: Aldershot, Hampshire, England
- Birthday: September 8th
Martin Freeman Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 1.72 meters
- Weight: 65 kg
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Martin Freeman Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Geoffrey Freeman
- Mother: Philomena Norris
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): 4
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Amanda Abbington (2000–2016)
- Children: Sons (Joe Freeman) and Daughter(s) (Prisca Freeman)
Martin Freeman Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $20 million
- Salary: $7 million
- Source of Income: Actor and Comedian
Martin Freeman House and Cars
- Place of living: Belsize Park, London, England.
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Martin Freeman Movies
Tim Canterbury in the UK series titled The Office, he then went on to appear in Hardware, in 2002 he appeared in Ali G Indahouse, in 2003 he appeared in Love Actually, in 2003 he also appeared in Charles II: The Power and The Passion and he played the role of Lord Shaftesbury, he also made a brief appearance in the television show This Life, in 2007 Freeman appeared in The All Together, in 2009 he starred in the film Boys Meets Girl, in 2010 he took up the role of Dr. John Watson in the UK series Sherlock Holmes and this role won him a lot of awards and nominations.
Freeman went on to star as Biblo Baggins in The Hobbit, in 2013 he was cast on The World’s End, in 2014 he began to star in Fargo and his role in Fargo won him a lot of awards, in 2015 Freeman played the role of producer Milton Fruchtman in the film The Eichmann Show, in 2017 he starred in Cargo and he also took up a role in James Graham film titled Labor of Love and starred alongside Tamsin Greig.
Martin Freeman Television Shows
- 2020–present Breeders as Paul
- 2020 Talking Heads as Graham
- 2019 A Confession as Det. Supt. Steve Fulcher
- 2018 To Provide All People as Consultant Cardiologist
- 2017 Carnage: Swallowing the Past as Jeff
- 2016–2017 StartUp as Phil Rask
- 2015 The Eichmann Show as Milton Fruchtman
- 2015 Toast of London as Himself
- 2014–2015 Fargo as Lester Nygaard / Narrator
- 2014 Saturday Night Live as Host
- 2010–2017 Sherlock as Dr. John Watson
- 2009 Boy Meets Girl as Danny Reed
- 2009 Micro Men as Chris Curry
- 2008 When Were We Funniest? as Himself
- 2007 Comedy Showcase as Greg Wilson
- 2007 The Old Curiosity Shop as Mr. Codlin
- 2005 The Robinsons as Ed Robinson
- 2004 Pride as Fleck
- 2003 Charles II: The Power and The Passion as Lord Shaftesbury
- 2003–2004 Hardware as Mike
- 2002 Helen West as DC Stone
- 2002 Linda Green as Matt
- 2001 World of Pub as Various roles
- 2001 Men Only as Jamie
- 2001–2003 The Office as Tim Canterbury
Martin Freeman Awards and Achievements
In 2004, Freeman won the best ensemble cast at the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards, in 2014 he won best male comedy performance at the Rose d’or Awards, in 2012 he won best cast in a miniseries or TV Show at the PAAFTJ, in 2012 he won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a drama series at the Tumblr TV Awards, in 2013 he won the best actor at the Empire Awards, in 2013 he won the best hero at the MTV Movie Awards, in 2013 he won the best Visionary actor at the Shorts Awards, in 2016 he won the best Voice performance at the British Animation Awards, in 2018 he was nominated for best actor in a play at the WhatsOnstage Awards and over the years he has won many more awards and also nominated for many more.
Frequently Asked Questions About Martin Freeman
Who is Martin Freeman?
Freeman is an English actor and Comedian and he is popularly known for playing the role of Dr. John Watson in Sherlock Holmes, for playing the lead character of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit and for his role as Tim Canterbury in Uk’s sitcom The Office.
How old is Martin Freeman?
Freeman was born Martin John Christopher Freeman on the 8th of September, 1971 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England. He is 49 years old as of 2020
How tall is Martin Freeman?
Martin stands at a height of 1.72 meters
Is Martin Freeman married?
He was married to Amanda Abbington from the year (2000–2016) and they both share two children, a son named Joe Freeman and a daughter named Prisca Freeman
How much is Freeman’s worth?
Martin has an approximate net worth of $20 million. This amount has been accrued from his/her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Freeman live?
He is a resident of Belsize Park, London, England, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Martin dead or alive?
Freeman is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.