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Acting
Martin Shaw
Martin Shaw is best known for Agatha Christie's Poirot, Strike, Coronation Street and Inspector George Gently. Martin Shaw was born on January 21, 1945. Martin Shaw is 81 years old (born January 21, 1945).
- Born
- January 21, 1945 (81 years old)
- Place of birth
- 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.
Known for
Filmography
- —CommandoNarrator
- 2021The Long CallDennis Stephenson
- 2017StrikeTony Landry
- 2017Our LivesSelf - Narrator
- 2012Playhouse PresentsPiers Hunt
- 2008ApparitionsFather Jacob
- 2008Inspector George GentlyGeorge Gently
- 2007Lemur Island
- 2007CranfordPeter Jenkyns
- 2006The One ShowSelf
- 2006Davina
- 2005The Murder RoomAdam Dalgliesh
- 2004Who Do You Think You Are?Self
- 2003Death in Holy OrdersCommander Adam Dalgliesh
- 2001Judge John DeedJudge John Deed
- 1999The Scarlet PimpernelCitizen Chauvelin
- 1999Always and EveryoneRobert Kingsford
- 1996RhodesCecil John Rhodes
- 1991For the Greater GoodPeter Balliol MP
- 1990The ChiefChief Constable Alan Cade
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotSir Charles Cartwright
- 1989Screen OneChief Supt. Mike Barclay
- 1985The Last Place on EarthCaptain R. F. Scott
- 1984The ExplorersBurke
- 1983DalglieshAdam Dalgliesh
- 1982The Kenny Everett Television ShowSelf
- 1982WoganSelf
- 1981Six Fifty-Five SpecialSelf
- 1978An Audience with...Self
- 1977The ProfessionalsDoyle
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekMichael J. Arlen
- 1977Jubilee 1977Paul
- 1976BeastsDave
- 1976The New AvengersLarry
- 1976The Duchess of Duke StreetArthur Leyton
- 1972VillainsMonty Parkin
- 1970Play for TodayBrian
- 1969Doctor in the House
- 1969Strange ReportSavi
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreNorm
- 1967City '68Andy Blake
- 1965Public Eye
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthOrestes
- 1960Coronation StreetRobert Croft
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameHoratio
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Martin Shaw been in?
Martin Shaw is best known for Agatha Christie's Poirot, Strike, Coronation Street and Inspector George Gently.
When was Martin Shaw born?
Martin Shaw was born on January 21, 1945. (Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK)
How old is Martin Shaw?
Martin Shaw is 81 years old (born January 21, 1945).
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·