MARTIN CLUNES ART PROJECT
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WORKS
A Journey Through His Works
Martin Clunes began his career in theatre before moving into television in the early 1980s. After several small roles, his first regular TV work came with comedies such as No Place Like Home and All at No 20.
His big breakthrough came in the 1990s with Men Behaving Badly. His role as Gary made him one of Britain’s best-known comedy actors and won him a BAFTA. But comedy was only one side of his work.
Over the years, Martin has played a great variety of characters, moving from comedy to drama and sometimes to much darker roles. In 2004, Doc Martin began a new and very important chapter in his career. Dr Martin Ellingham became his most famous character around the world, with the series continuing until 2022.
His career also includes films, voice work, narration and many documentaries about travel, animals, nature and history. More recently, series such as Manhunt and Out There have shown yet another side of his acting.
More than forty years of work means a lot of characters, stories and very different worlds — and plenty of inspiration for my art.
Explore the different sections below to see my personal visual journey through his work.
Honours and Highlights
Over the course of his career, Martin Clunes has earned widespread acclaim for his ability to move effortlessly between broad comedy and nuanced drama. Loved by audiences for his warmth and impeccable timing, and celebrated by critics for his depth and versatility, his work has been recognised with multiple major awards over three decades.
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1995 – British Comedy Awards – Best TV Comedy Actor (Men Behaving Badly)
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1996 – BAFTA TV Award – Best Comedy Performance (Men Behaving Badly)
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1996 – National Television Awards – Most Popular Comedy Performer (Men Behaving Badly)
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2004 – British Comedy Awards – Best TV Comedy Drama (Doc Martin)
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2006 – Royal Television Society Awards – Nomination, Best Male Actor (Doc Martin)
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2024 – TV Choice Awards – Best Actor (Doc Martin)
