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Martin Fisk | |
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| Born | Martin S. Fisk 28 April 1946 London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
Martin Fisk (born 28 April 1946 in London) is an English actor.
Early life
[edit]Initially he worked as a lorry driver for Rowntrees Mackintosh[1] before become an actor.[2]
From his schooldays at Highgate School[citation needed] and Southgate College,[citation needed] Fisk developed a love for the theatre. He attended Mountview Theatre School in North London whilst studying for his A levels before graduating at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.[3]
Career
[edit]Fisk has worked extensively in theatre, television and film. became a recognised face when playing a truck driver in a series of commercials for Yorkie chocolate bar.[4] However, he was let go when it turned out he was more popular than the product itself.[5] Nevertheless, the actor was able to find work in many TV shows including:
- Poldark in 1975
- Thriller: The Next Victim (1976)
- A Horseman Riding By in 1978, starring Nigel Havers, and was released on DVD in 2004
- Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive (1980)
- Miss Marple dramatisation of The Moving Finger in 1985
Personal life
[edit]Whilst at RADA, Fisk met his wife, Diane Barker (who was studying a stage management course), then personal assistant to the head of a film distribution company. After his graduation in 1971, they were married. She accompanied her husband when he toured with different repertory companies including a year in St Andrews and two years at Newcastle's University Theatre.[3][4][6] They are now retired and living in Spain.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Yorkie 1975-1977". Yorkshire Film Archive. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ Curthoys, Alan; Struthers, Jane; Doyle, John (1982). Who's Who on Television. TV Times. London: Independent Television Books Ltd. p. 81. ISBN 0-9007-2795-0. OCLC 16614057.
- 1 2 "Martin off lorry and on the line". Telegraph & Argus. 12 June 1982. p. 18. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- 1 2 "The problems of a chocolate box star". The Journal. 19 June 1982. p. 7. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Mr Yorkie: 'I Was Paid Peanuts'". Sunday People. 28 March 1982. p. 13. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "The title that makes Martin shudder". Manchester Evening News. 25 June 1982. p. 11. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
External links
[edit]- Martin Fisk at IMDb
- Martin Fisk at Theatricalia
- Martin Fisk at British Film Institute