Kris Marshall

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Characters played by Kris Marshall

Humphrey Goodman — Death in Paradise (2011)

London Detective Inspector sent to investigate his predecessor's murder. Stays permanently after his wife leaves him, serving as DI until Series 6 when he resigns to start a new life in London with his girlfriend.

Colin Frissell — Love Actually (2003)

British man who travels to America believing his accent guarantees romantic success.

DI Humphrey Goodman — Beyond Paradise (2023)

Lead protagonist and Detective Inspector who relocates to Shipton Abbott to be with his fiancée. He joins the local police force and introduces a fresh approach to investigations.

Troy — Death at a Funeral (2007)

Troy is Martha's brother and a pharmacy student who manufactured the hallucinogenic designer drug mistaken for Valium. During the later confusion, he and Howard believe Peter is dead, helping create the urgent need to hide Peter in Edward's coffin.

Gratiano — The Merchant of Venice (2004)

Close friend of Bassanio who accompanies him to Belmont and later travels to Venice to help secure Antonio's release from Shylock's bond.

Tom — A Few Best Men (2012)

One of the best men, part of the comedic trio navigating wedding chaos.

Tom — A Few Less Men (2017)

David's loyal but reckless friend who contributes to the wedding chaos and challenges David's decision to prioritize marriage over friendship.

Peter Hope — Father Christmas Is Back (2021)

Caroline's husband, practical father, manages household and tree repairs.

Career Overview

Kris Marshall has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently A Few Best Men Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Beyond Paradise, A Few Less Men, A Few Best Men. 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
32
Birth Date
1973-04-01
Birth Place
United Kingdom

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q706843), public domain (CC0).