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2->''"As first and foremost a character actor, I've always resisted the temptation to cure any of the people I've played or make them lovable in any way; you've just got to celebrate them for what they are."''
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4Alexander Martin Clunes OBE (born 28 November 1961 in Wimbledon, London) is an English actor. He first became famous for co-starring in the sitcom ''Series/MenBehavingBadly'' and is now known around the world as the titular character in the medical {{Dramedy}} ''Series/DocMartin''. He also appeared in the Oscar-winning film ''Film/ShakespeareInLove'' and played a supporting role in Film/SavingGrace.
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6!!Selected Filmography:
7* ''Series/DoctorWho'': "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS20E2Snakedance Snakedance]]" (1983): Lon.
8* ''Series/JeevesAndWooster'': (1991-1993): Cyril "Barmy" Fotheringay-Phipps.
9* ''Film/CarryOnColumbus'' (1992): Martin.
10* ''Series/MenBehavingBadly'' (1992-1998): Gary Strang.
11* ''Series/IfYouSeeGodTellHim'' (1993): Estate Agent.
12* ''Film/ShakespeareInLove'' (1998): Richard Burbage.
13* ''Film/TheRevengersComedies'' (1998): Anthony Staxton-Billing.
14* ''Film/SavingGrace'' (2000): [[TheDanza Dr. Martin Bamford]].[[note]]This was an early version of the ''Doc Martin'' character.[[/note]]
15* ''Film/AIsForAcid'' (2002): John Haigh.
16* ''Film/GoodbyeMrChips'' (2002): Mr. Chipping.
17* ''Series/DocMartin'' (2004-2022): [[TheDanza Dr. Martin Ellingham]].
18* ''Series/ReggiePerrin'' (2009-2010): Reginald "Reggie" Perrin.
19* ''WesternAnimation/RoomOnTheBroom'' (2012): The Dog
20* ''Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?'' (2014): Mr. Shepard
21* ''Arthur & George'' (2015): Creator/ArthurConanDoyle.
22* ''Manhunt'' (2019, 2021): DCI Colin Sutton
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