Biography
Lawrence Martyn (22 March 1934 β 7 August 1994) was a British film and television actor known for his comedy performances.
Martyn was born in London and was a member of the Parachute Regiment. He was famous as store maintenance man "Mr. Mash" in the BBC comedy series Are You Being Served?, appearing in the first three series before being replaced by Arthur English. He was unable to continue in this role because he was committed to the television series Spring and Autumn with Jimmy Jewel. Other TV appearances included On the Buses, Look - Mike Yarwood!, Rising Damp, The Detectives and Grange Hill. He also played alongside Frankie Howerd in two of his BBC shows, Up Pompeii! and Whoops Baghdad.
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Filmography
all 35
TV Shows 22
Movies 13
Stable Hand
The Detectives (1993)
TV
The Charmer (1987)
TV
The Bill (1984)
TV
Harry
Affairs of the Heart (1983)
TV
Charlie
The Bounder (1982)
TV
Orator
The Final Conflict (1981)
Movie
5.59
West End Tales (1981)
TV
The Gentle Touch (1980)
TV
Smith
Minder (1979)
TV
6
Electrician
Carry On Behind (1975)
Movie
3.5
Derti Dhoti
Whoops Baghdad (1973)
TV
Crown Court (1972)
TV
Mr. Mash
Are You Being Served? (1972)
TV
1st Workman
Alcock and Gander (1972)
TV
Brian
For the Love of Ada (1972)
Movie
The Electrician
Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
TV
4
Stallholder
Carry On at Your Convenience (1971)
Movie
6
Look - Mike Yarwood! (1971)
TV
Six Dates with Barker (1971)
TV
Rumour (1970)
Movie
On the Buses (1969)
TV
Barrow Boy
Up the Junction (1968)
Movie
Man in a Suitcase (1967)
TV
Bert
The Troublesome Double (1967)
Movie
Chips
The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery (1966)
Movie
2.5
Ron
The Human Jungle (1963)
TV
Clive Parker
Never Back Losers (1961)
Movie
Corner Boy
Flame in the Streets (1961)
Movie
Pete Lake
Partners in Crime (1961)
Movie
Len
Never Let Go (1960)
Movie
Too Young to Love (1960)
Movie
No Hiding Place (1959)
TV
Rat Face
The Larkins (1958)
TV
Coffee Bar Attendant
Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
TV
Spring And Autumn
TV
Ratings
Average 6.07
Based on 60.5 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1955
1966
1971
1971
1993
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1934-03-22
Deathday1994-08-07 (60 years old)
Birth PlaceLondon, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
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