Martin Fisk

Martin Fisk
Born
Martin S. Fisk

(1946-04-28) 28 April 1946 (age 80)
London, England
OccupationActor

Martin Fisk (born 28 April 1946 in London) is an English actor.

Early life

Initially he worked as a lorry driver for Rowntrees Mackintosh before become an actor.

From his schooldays at Highgate School[citation needed] and Southgate College,[citation needed] Fisk developed a love for the theatre. He attended Mountview Theatre School in North London whilst studying for his A levels before graduating at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Career

Fisk has worked extensively in theatre, television and film. became a recognised face when playing a truck driver in a series of commercials for Yorkie chocolate bar. However, he was let go when it turned out he was more popular than the product itself. Nevertheless, the actor was able to find work in many TV shows including:

Personal life

Whilst at RADA, Fisk met his wife, Diane Barker (who was studying a stage management course), then personal assistant to the head of a film distribution company. After his graduation in 1971, they were married. She accompanied her husband when he toured with different repertory companies including a year in St Andrews and two years at Newcastle's University Theatre. They are now retired and living in Spain.

References

  1. ↑ "Yorkie 1975-1977". Yorkshire Film Archive. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
  2. ↑ Curthoys, Alan; Struthers, Jane; Doyle, John (1982). Who's Who on Television. TV Times. London: Independent Television Books Ltd. p. 81. ISBN 0-9007-2795-0. OCLC 16614057.
  3. 1 2 "Martin off lorry and on the line". Telegraph & Argus. 12 June 1982. p. 18. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
  4. 1 2 "The problems of a chocolate box star". The Journal. 19 June 1982. p. 7. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
  5. ↑ "Mr Yorkie: 'I Was Paid Peanuts'". Sunday People. 28 March 1982. p. 13. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
  6. ↑ "The title that makes Martin shudder". Manchester Evening News. 25 June 1982. p. 11. Retrieved 28 September 2026.