Lawrence Martyn Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Lawrence "Larry" Martyn (22 March 1934 - 7 August 1994) was an English actor known for his comedy performances.Martyn was born in London and was a former member of the Parachute Regiment. 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 the television series Spring and Autumn with Jimmy Jewel. Other TV appearances included Dad's Army, On the Buses, Look - Mike Yarwood!, Rising Damp, The Detectives and Grange Hill. He also played alongside Frankie Howerd in two of his BBC shows, Up Pompeii! and Whoops Baghdad.
Full Name
Lawrence Martyn
Net Worth
$12 Million
Date Of Birth
March 22, 1934
Died
1994-08-07
Place Of Birth
London, England, UK
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Nicknames
Larry Martyn, Martyn, Larry
Star Sign
Aries
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Fact
1
In 1974 he played a hapless pedestrian in a public information film which likened pedestrians to vehicles and warned of their fragility in collisions with cars.
2
British comedy actor, a regular on Are You Being Served? (1972). Appeared several times on Dad's Army (1968) and assumed the role of Private Walker for the radio program, following the untimely death of actor James Beck.
3
A former member of the Parachute Regiment, he continued parachuting as a hobby after leaving the army.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Bill
1989-1993
TV Series
Pub Landlord / Landlord / Greengrocer / ...
The Detectives
1993
TV Series
Stable Hand
Never the Twain
1990
TV Series
Blake
The Charmer
1987
TV Mini-Series
Taxi Driver
High and Dry
1987
TV Series
Electricity board inspector
Slinger's Day
1986
TV Series
1st Man Customer
The Gentle Touch
1984
TV Series
Minicab Driver
Don't Wait Up
1983
TV Series
Garage mechanic
Give us a Break
1983
TV Series
Joe Reeve
Affairs of the Heart
1983
TV Series
Harry
Jack of Diamonds
1983
TV Series
Barman
Keep It in the Family
1982
TV Series
Piano Mover
Tom, Dick and Harriet
1982
TV Series
Buffet Car Attendant
The Bounder
1982
TV Series
Charlie
Minder
1982
TV Series
Smith
West End Tales
1981
TV Series
Checkie
The Final Conflict
1981
Orator
Grange Hill
1981
TV Series
Bus Conductor
The Dick Emery Show
1974-1981
TV Series
The Jim Davidson Show
1980
TV Series
Cowboys
1980
TV Series
Cafe proprietor
Just Liz
1980
TV Series
Photographer
Bernie
1980
TV Series
A Sharp Intake of Breath
1980
TV Series
Washing-machine salesman
Rings on Their Fingers
1978
TV Series
The Photographer
One-Upmanship
1976
TV Series
Harry
1976
TV Short
On-screen Participant
Spring and Autumn
1972-1976
TV Series
Brian Reid / Joe Dickinson
Are You Being Served?
1972-1975
TV Series
Mr. Mash
Rising Damp
1975
TV Series
Fred
Carry on Behind
1975
Electrician
The Rough with the Smooth
1975
TV Series
Simpson
Crown Court
1974
TV Series
Pete Glass
The Adventures of Black Beauty
1973
TV Series
Groom
On the Buses
1973
TV Series
Fred
Opportunity Knocks
1973
TV Series
Corporal- foreign legion
The Upper Crusts
1973
TV Series
TV engineer
Whoops Baghdad!
1973
TV Series
Derti Dhoti
Comedy Playhouse
1972-1973
TV Series
Fu Manchu
Mr. Mash
But Seriously, It's Sheila Hancock
1973
TV Series
All Star Comedy Carnival
1972
TV Movie
Joe
Upstairs, Downstairs
1972
TV Series
The Electrician
Dad's Army
1969-1972
TV Series
the Signals Private / the Italian P.O.W. / the 2nd Sailor / ...
Love Thy Neighbour
1972
TV Series
George
Lollipop Loves Mr Mole
1972
TV Series
The tramp
Alcock and Gander
1972
TV Series
1st Workman
The Liver Birds
1972
TV Series
Waiter
Mike and Bernie
1972
TV Series
Chelsea Supporter
For the Love of Ada
1972
Brian
For the Love of Ada
1971
TV Series
Brian
Carry on at Your Convenience
1971
Rifle Range Owner
Father Dear Father
1971
TV Series
Postman
The Fenn Street Gang
1971
TV Series
Patient
Doctor at Large
1971
TV Series
Mr. Purvis
The Misfit
1971
TV Series
'Mucky' Millwood
Sykes and a Big Big Show
1971
TV Series
That's Your Funeral
1971
TV Series
Photographer
Six Dates with Barker
1971
TV Series
Passenger on Bus
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
1970
TV Series
Steward
Armchair Theatre
1970
TV Series
Transport Manager
Up Pompeii!
1970
TV Series
Verminus / Spurius / Gaoler
If It Moves, File It
1970
TV Series
Foreman
ITV Playhouse
1970
TV Series
First reporter
Department S
1970
TV Series
Mechanic
Z Cars
1964-1968
TV Series
Freddie / Milkman
Up the Junction
1968
Barrow Boy (as Larry Martin)
The Troublesome Double
1967
Bert
Man in a Suitcase
1967
TV Series
Harry
Dixon of Dock Green
1960-1967
TV Series
Coffee Bar Attendant / Jimmy Humphrey
No Hiding Place
1959-1967
TV Series
Guest at bar / Trooper Thomas / Almond / ...
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
1967
TV Series
Waiter
The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery
1966
Chips
A Christmas Night with the Stars
1963
TV Series
Actor - Dixon of Dock Green segment
Breath of Life
1963
Tony
The Human Jungle
1963
TV Series
Ron
On the Beat
1962
Yob in Cafe (uncredited)
These Are the Damned
1962
Teddy Boy (uncredited)
The Wrong Way Back
1962
TV Movie
Keith Mason
Never Back Losers
1961
Clive Parker
The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre
1961
TV Series
Clive Parker
Flame in the Streets
1961
Second Corner Boy (uncredited)
Deadline Midnight
1961
TV Series
Billy Brewster
Too Young to Love
1960
Bit Part (uncredited)
Probation Officer
1959
TV Series
Gang leader
ITV Play of the Week
1959
TV Series
The Larkins
1959
TV Series
Rat Face
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Are You Being Served?
1974
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
This Is Your Life
1975
TV Series documentary
Sound an Alarm
1971
Documentary short
Post Observer
Archive Footage
Known for movies
Spring and Autumn (1972-1976) as Brian Reid / Joe Dickinson