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My Take
Martin Clunes feels to me like the conscience of British television comedy. As the gloriously prickly doctor in Doc Martin he won affection worldwide, and the OBE confirms the substance behind the warmth. What I value is that he can chase a laugh without ever losing his dignity; he delivers that dry, understated British humor cleanly, never reaching for cheap effect. There is an easygoing generosity in his presence, paired with a quiet sincerity that grounds everything he does. He is the antithesis of loud Hollywood stardom, a slow-burning, deeply human performer whose work rewards patience, and I hold him in real esteem.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Martin Clunes
- Name (Japanese)
- マーティン・クルーンズ
- Reading
- まーてぃん・くるーんず
- Born
- November 28, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
- Origin
- Wimbledon, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / actor / film director / musician / television presenter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin%20Clunes
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Clunes born?
Born November 28, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Martin Clunes from?
Martin Clunes is from Wimbledon, United Kingdom.
What does Martin Clunes do?
Martin Clunes works as comedian, actor, film director, musician, television presenter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.