
Martin Shaw
Known For
Acting
Born
1945-01-21 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK
Biography
Martin Shaw (born 21 January 1945) is an English actor. He is known for his roles in the television series The Professionals, The Chief, Judge John Deed and Inspector George Gently. He has also acted on stage and in film, and has narrated numerous audiobooks and presented various television series, including the 2006 series Martin Shaw: Aviators.
Most Known For

Agatha Christie's Poirot
as Sir Charles Cartwright

Coronation Street
as Robert Croft

The One Show
as Self

Play for Today
as Brian

Wogan
as Self

BBC Play of the Month
as Orestes

BBC Play of the Month
as King Ferdinand of Navarre

Strike
as Tony Landry

The Professionals
as Doyle

Inspector George Gently
as George Gently

The New Avengers
as Larry

An Audience with...
as Self

Public Eye

Who Do You Think You Are?
as Self

Cranford
as Peter Jenkyns

Judge John Deed
as Judge John Deed

BBC2 Play of the Week
as Michael J. Arlen

Dalgliesh
as Adam Dalgliesh

Six Fifty-Five Special
as Self

The Chief
as Chief Constable Alan Cade