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Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

Acting·1971·79 films

Martin John Christopher Freeman (born 8 September 1971) is an English actor. Among other accolades, he has won two Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Freeman's most notable roles are that of Tim Canterbury in the mockumentary series The Office (2001–2003), Dr. John Watson in the British crime drama series Sherlock (2010–2017), young Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit film trilogy (2012–2014), Lester Nygaard in the first season of the dark comedy-crime drama series Fargo (2014), and Chris Carson in The Responder (2022–present).

Filmography

Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War (2016)Everett K. Ross
Black Panther
Black Panther (2018)Everett K. Ross
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)Bilbo Baggins
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)Bilbo Baggins
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)Bilbo Baggins
Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead (2004)Declan
Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz (2007)Met Sergeant
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)Everett Ross
Love Actually
Love Actually (2003)John
The World's End
The World's End (2013)Oliver Chamberlain
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)Arthur Dent
What's Your Number?
What's Your Number? (2011)Simon Forester
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016)Dr. John Watson
Cargo
Cargo (2017)Andy
Ali G Indahouse
Ali G Indahouse (2002)Richard "Ricky C" Cunningham
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories (2018)Charles Cameron / Mike Priddle
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)Pirate with a Scarf (voice)
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)Iain MacKelpie
Miller's Girl
Miller's Girl (2024)Jonathan Miller
Wild Target
Wild Target (2010)Dixon
Breaking and Entering
Breaking and Entering (2006)Sandy
The Operative
The Operative (2019)Thomas
Nativity!
Nativity! (2009)Paul Maddens
The Eichmann Show
The Eichmann Show (2015)Milton Fruchtman
The Good Night
The Good Night (2007)Gary Shaller
Ode to Joy
Ode to Joy (2019)Charlie
Stick Man
Stick Man (2015)Stick Man (voice)
Dedication
Dedication (2007)Jeremy
Saving Santa
Saving Santa (2013)Bernard D. Elf (voice)
Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge
Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge (2016)Himself
Nightwatching
Nightwatching (2007)Rembrandt van Rijn
Pride
Pride (2004)Fleck (voice)
Confetti
Confetti (2006)Matt
Swinging with the Finkels
Swinging with the Finkels (2011)Alvin Finkel
Unlocking Sherlock
Unlocking Sherlock (2014)Himself / Dr. Watson
Carnage: Swallowing the Past
Carnage: Swallowing the Past (2017)Jeff
So You Want To Be A Pirate!
So You Want To Be A Pirate! (2012)The Pirate With A Scarf
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman
A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman (2015)Self - Voice of The Pirate with a Scarf
Animals
Animals (2012)Albert
The Voorman Problem
The Voorman Problem (2013)Doctor Williams
Momo
Momo (2025)Master Hora
Svengali
Svengali (2013)Don
Micro Men
Micro Men (2009)Chris Curry
Return of the Goodies
Return of the Goodies (2005)Himself
Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!
Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! (2008)Rembrandt
Sherlock: Many Happy Returns
Sherlock: Many Happy Returns (2013)Dr. John Watson
Queen of Bones
Queen of Bones (2025)Malcolm Brass
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol (2020)Bob Cratchit (voice)
The Old Curiosity Shop
The Old Curiosity Shop (2007)Mr. Codlin
The Jam: About The Young Idea
The Jam: About The Young Idea (2015)
The Low Down
The Low Down (2001)Solomon
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024)Self
The All Together
The All Together (2007)Chris Ashworth
Men Only
Men Only (2001)Dwight
Round About Five
Round About Five (2005)The Man
Margery and Gladys
Margery and Gladys (2003)D.S. Stringer
Mark Gatiss: A Study in Sherlock
Mark Gatiss: A Study in Sherlock (2016)Himself
Call Register
Call Register (2004)Kevin
Flavia
Flavia (2026)Colonel Havilland de Luce
HIV: The Musical
HIV: The Musical (2009)James McKenzie
Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council
Long Hot Summers: The Story of The Style Council (2020)Self
The Debt
The Debt (2003)Terry Ross
Blake's Junction 7
Blake's Junction 7 (2004)Vila
Let's Love
Let's Love (2026)Nigel
Unlocking Sherlock
Unlocking Sherlock (2010)Himself
Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)Self
How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais
How I Made The Office by Ricky Gervais (2002)Self
Rubbish
Rubbish (2007)Kevin
Sherlock: Uncovered
Sherlock: Uncovered (2012)Dr. Watson, Self
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step
National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step (2025)James
Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)Self
The Fight
The Fight (2002)Self
Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of The World's End
Completing the Golden Mile: The Making of The World's End (2013)Self
Svengali
Svengali (2009)Boss
The Dog with the Woman
The Dog with the Woman (2017)Charlie
Midnight of My Life
Midnight of My LifeSteve Marriott
Stevie Wonder: A Musical History
Stevie Wonder: A Musical History (2018)self
Bridget Riley: Painting the Line
Bridget Riley: Painting the Line (2021)Self
Little Bug
Little Bug (2025)Dad