Martin Freeman (Actor) – Wife, Height, Movies, Net Worth

Martin Freeman is a popular English actor. He is known for his performance as ‘Dr. Watson’ in the TV series ‘Sherlock’ and ‘Bilbo Baggins’ in ‘The Hobbit’ film trilogy. Martin took interest in theatre at the age of 15 but decided to pursue acting as a career when he was 17. He studied in a performing arts school and has since worked in numerous TV shows and films. He began his career in the film industry in 1998. He went on to deliver powerful performance in the British drama series ‘The Office’ and dark-comedy and crime TV show ‘Fargo.’ Many of his movies, such as ‘Love Actually,’ ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,’ ‘Nativity,’ and ‘The World’s End’ have been blockbusters, earning huge amount of money at the box office. In a career of over two decades, he has received several nominations and awards, including the prestigious ‘Primetime Emmy Award’ in 2014.

Martin Freeman Biography

Martin Freeman was born Martin John Christopher Freeman on 8 September 1971, in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, to Philomena Norris and Geoffrey Freeman. He is the youngest of five siblings. He belongs to a Roman Catholic family of English and Irish ancestry. His family was close-knit until his parents separated when he was a toddler. After his parents’ separation, he lived with his father until his father’s death in 1981. His father died of cardiac arrest, after which he moved back in with his mother and step-father James.

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Martin grew up alongside his older brothers and sister. His brothers went on to establish a career in the entertainment industry. His brother Tim Freeman became a pop-artist, while Jamie Freeman is now a musician.

Martin attended ‘Salesian School,’ Chertsey, and was a member of the British National Squash Squad until the age of 14. He then took a liking to the entertainment industry like his elder siblings and ended up enrolling at the ‘Central School of Speech and Drama’ at the age of 15.

However, he wasn’t sure of his potential as an actor until he was 17 years old. His passion prompted him to seek admission in ‘Brooklands College.’ He eventually graduated from college with a degree in Media Studies.