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Martin Bashir, born on January 19, 1963 in Wandsworth, United Kingdom, is a journalist, television actor and film actor. That puts Martin Bashir at 63 years old in 2026. Education on record includes King's College London.
My Take
Martin Bashir is a name I can't separate from the ethics of journalism. His 1995 Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales was treated as a landmark at the time, but it was later established that he used forgery and deception to secure it. That reframing changes everything for me. A scoop obtained through dishonesty isn't a triumph, it's a stain, and his story has become a cautionary tale about the cost of chasing access at any price. I find him a sobering case study: proof that how you get the story matters as much as the story itself. The legacy here is a warning.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Martin Bashir
- Name (Japanese)
- マーティン・バシール
- Reading
- まーてぃん・ばしーる
- Born
- January 19, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
- Origin
- Wandsworth, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- journalist / television actor / film actor / television writer
2. Background
- University
- King's College London
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Bashir born?
Born January 19, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Martin Bashir from?
Martin Bashir is from Wandsworth, United Kingdom.
What does Martin Bashir do?
Martin Bashir works as journalist, television actor, film actor, television writer.
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