Martin Freeman

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Characters played by Martin Freeman

John Watson — Sherlock (2010)

A doctor who recently returned from military service in Afghanistan. He serves as Sherlock Holmes's flatmate, friend, and companion, actively assisting in investigations and documenting their adventures on a blog that inadvertently boosts Holmes's public fame.

Bilbo Baggins — The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Reluctant hobbit burglar who discovers courage and a magic ring.

Bilbo Baggins — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

A comfort-loving hobbit who joins a dwarven quest, discovering courage and the One Ring.

Everett K. Ross — Captain America: Civil War (2016)

A CIA agent who assists the Avengers on multiple occasions.

Everett K. Ross — Secret Invasion (2023)

CIA agent and ally to Wakanda.

Everett K. Ross — Black Panther (2018)

CIA agent and ally to Wakanda.

Everett Ross — Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

A CIA agent who assists the Avengers on multiple occasions.

Bilbo Baggins — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

Adventurous hobbit who finds the One Ring and aids dwarves in reclaiming Erebor.

Chris Carson — The Responder (2022)

Chris Carson is a Liverpool police officer demoted from inspector who works night shifts in the city centre. He tries to help Casey while confronting criminal pressure, corruption, anger, and childhood trauma, and his divided loyalties and deteriorating mental state strain his relationships with Rachel and his family.

Tim Canterbury — The Office (2001)

Tim Canterbury is an unassuming employee whose romantic storyline forms one of the series' main plots. He develops a mutual romantic attraction with Dawn Tinsley, and their flirtation continues despite her engagement to the controlling warehouse worker Lee.

Declan — Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Shaun's friend and pub regular.

Paul Worsley — Breeders (2020)

Paul Worsley, played by Martin Freeman, is one of the series’ two central parents and leads. The story follows his struggles with parenthood, alongside Ally Grant, as the show explores the pressures and difficulties of raising a family.

Career Overview

Martin Freeman has 123 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently MCU with 3 titles. Signature works include Sherlock, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
123
Birth Date
1971-09-08
Birth Place
Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q309486), public domain (CC0).