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| birth_name = Timothy William Marriott |
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| birth_place = [[Hammersmith]], [[London]], |
| birth_place = [[Hammersmith]], [[London]], England |
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| occupation = [[Actor]] |
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| years_active = 1991–present |
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| known_for = Gavin Featherly in ''[[The Brittas Empire]]'' |
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'''Timothy William Marriott''' |
'''Timothy William Marriott''' is a British television actor, playwright and theatre director. He is known for his role as Gavin Featherly in the [[BBC]] sitcom ''[[The Brittas Empire]]''. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Marriott's most noted role as Gavin Featherly in the |
Marriott's most noted role was as Gavin Featherly in the BBC [[leisure centre]] sitcom ''The Brittas Empire''. It ran for 52 episodes in over six years on [[BBC1]], from 3 January 1991 to 24 February 1997.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} |
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He later wrote for the stage. His play ''Meeting Mary'' was put on at the [[Jermyn Street Theatre]], London, in January 2005 while his piece ''Pete 'n' Me'', put on at the [[New End Theatre]] also in London in February 2005, was described as "skilfully woven" by Paul Vale of ''The Stage''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/6546/pete-n-me|title=Pete |
He later wrote for the stage. His play ''Meeting Mary'' was put on at the [[Jermyn Street Theatre]], London, in January 2005 while his piece ''Pete 'n' Me'', put on at the [[New End Theatre]] also in [[London]] in February 2005, was described as "skilfully woven" by Paul Vale of ''The Stage''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/6546/pete-n-me|title=Pete 'n' Me : Review|last=Paul Vale|date=17 February 2005|work=The Stage|access-date=31 March 2010}}</ref> |
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In 2000, Marriott left theatre acting to become Director of Drama at [[Eastbourne College]].<ref name=CricketWorld18Aug2010>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketworld.com/off-break-lands-actor-trip-to-the-dentist/25292.htm|title=Off-Break Lands Actor Trip To The Dentist|publisher=Cricket World|date=18 August 2010| |
In 2000, Marriott left theatre acting to become Director of Drama at [[Eastbourne College]].<ref name=CricketWorld18Aug2010>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketworld.com/off-break-lands-actor-trip-to-the-dentist/25292.htm|title=Off-Break Lands Actor Trip To The Dentist|publisher=Cricket World|date=18 August 2010|access-date=16 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708204548/http://www.cricketworld.com/off-break-lands-actor-trip-to-the-dentist/25292.htm|url-status=live|archive-date=8 July 2011}}</ref> |
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Between 2015 and 2017, he co-wrote the play Mengele<ref>http://philipwharam.com/2016/12/10/mengele-the-play-will-open-in-2017/ |
Between 2015 and 2017, he co-wrote the play ''Mengele'' with Philip Wharam,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://philipwharam.com/2016/12/10/mengele-the-play-will-open-in-2017/|title = Mengele |date = 10 December 2016 }}</ref> which toured theatres and festivals in 2017, including the [[Edinburgh Fringe]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edinburghfestival.list.co.uk/event/776050-mengele/|title=Mengele|website=[[Edinburgh Festival]]|access-date=30 May 2017|archive-date=4 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304231534/https://edinburghfestival.list.co.uk/event/776050-mengele/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[Ludlow Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ludlowfringe.co.uk/page.php?Plv=1&P1=15&P2=&P3=&id=201|title = Ludlow Fringe Festival}}</ref> The play starred Marriott as Dr [[Josef Mengele]] and Emma Zadow as Azra'il.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://actors.mandy.com/uk/actor/profile/emma-zadow|title = Emma Zadow, Actor, London}}</ref><ref>https://theatre503.com/whats-on/edinburgh-preview-2017-mengele/ {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> In the [[autumn]] of 2017, it moved to the [[SoHo Playhouse]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sohoplayhouse.com/event/c7f9de3bbe89c331d912d82cbbbabd8c |title=- SoHo Playhouse |website=www.sohoplayhouse.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304233237/http://www.sohoplayhouse.com/event/c7f9de3bbe89c331d912d82cbbbabd8c |archive-date=2018-03-04}}</ref> in [[New York City|New York]], where it won an award.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} |
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The play<ref>https://theatre503.com/whats-on/edinburgh-preview-2017-mengele/</ref> starred Marriott as Dr Josef Mengele and Emma Zadow<ref>https://actors.mandy.com/uk/actor/profile/emma-zadow</ref> as Azra'il. In the autumn of 2017, it moved to the SoHo Playhouse<ref>http://www.sohoplayhouse.com/event/c7f9de3bbe89c331d912d82cbbbabd8c</ref> in New York where it won an award. |
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Shows in 2018 included Katzpace in London's Borough Market, |
Shows in 2018 included ''Katzpace'' in London's [[Borough Market]], and the [[Bedford Festival]]. As a constituent part of Guy Masterson's "Lest We Forget" tour,{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} it played at [[The Bakehouse Theatre]] in [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Mengele - UK | website=The Bakehouse Theatre | date=27 February 2018 | url=https://www.bakehousetheatre.com/shows/mengele-uk | access-date=25 April 2022}}</ref> |
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Marriott also adapted and now performs a |
Marriott also adapted and now{{when|date=April 2022}} performs a [[Post-traumatic stress disorder|PTSD]]-themed solo show, ''Shell Shock'', which was selected Best Male Solo Show (''[[Sunday Mail (Adelaide)|Sunday Mail]]'') at the [[Adelaide Fringe]] in 2018.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}} |
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In late 2019 Marriott co-wrote (with Sherlock Holmes specialist [[Bert Coules]]) a new one-man play, [https://www.smokescreenprods.com/watson ''Watson: The Final Problem'']. An initial [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGEdTGG7caQ audio version] was made during the first Covid lockdown, followed by a single tryout performance at the Grove Theatre Eastbourne. Since then, Marriott has toured the piece to great success in the UK and abroad. |
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Marriott has a daughter (born 1989) and a son (born 1995) |
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Marriott required dental surgery after playing [[cricket]] without a helmet in 2010. He [[Edge (cricket)|top-edged]] a ball into his face while playing with his 15-year-old son at the [[Nevill Ground]] during Bluemantles Cricket week.<ref name=CricketWorld18Aug2010/> |
Marriott required dental surgery after playing [[cricket]] without a helmet in 2010. He [[Edge (cricket)|top-edged]] a ball into his face while playing with his 15-year-old son at the [[Nevill Ground]] during Bluemantles Cricket week.<ref name=CricketWorld18Aug2010/> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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*''[['Allo 'Allo!]]'' (1 episode, 1991) (TV) |
*''[['Allo 'Allo!]]'' (1 episode, 1991) (TV) |
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*''[[An Actor's Life for Me]]'' (1 episode, 1991) (TV) |
*''[[An Actor's Life for Me]]'' (1 episode, 1991) (TV) |
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*''[[The Brittas Empire]]'' (52 episodes, 1991–1997) |
*''[[The Brittas Empire]]'' (52 episodes, 1991–1997) |
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*''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]'' (1 episode, 2002) (TV) |
*''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]'' (1 episode, 2002) (TV) |
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*''Casanova's Last Stand'' (2005) |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*{{IMDb name|0550173}} |
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*[https://www.smokescreenprods.com Smokescreen Productions] |
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Latest revision as of 09:15, 3 May 2024
Tim Marriott | |
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Born | Timothy William Marriott Hammersmith, London, England |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1991–present |
Known for | Gavin Featherly in The Brittas Empire |
Timothy William Marriott is a British television actor, playwright and theatre director. He is known for his role as Gavin Featherly in the BBC sitcom The Brittas Empire.
Career
Marriott's most noted role was as Gavin Featherly in the BBC leisure centre sitcom The Brittas Empire. It ran for 52 episodes in over six years on BBC1, from 3 January 1991 to 24 February 1997.[citation needed]
He later wrote for the stage. His play Meeting Mary was put on at the Jermyn Street Theatre, London, in January 2005 while his piece Pete 'n' Me, put on at the New End Theatre also in London in February 2005, was described as "skilfully woven" by Paul Vale of The Stage.[1]
In 2000, Marriott left theatre acting to become Director of Drama at Eastbourne College.[2]
Between 2015 and 2017, he co-wrote the play Mengele with Philip Wharam,[3] which toured theatres and festivals in 2017, including the Edinburgh Fringe[4] and Ludlow Festival.[5] The play starred Marriott as Dr Josef Mengele and Emma Zadow as Azra'il.[6][7] In the autumn of 2017, it moved to the SoHo Playhouse[8] in New York, where it won an award.[citation needed]
Shows in 2018 included Katzpace in London's Borough Market, and the Bedford Festival. As a constituent part of Guy Masterson's "Lest We Forget" tour,[citation needed] it played at The Bakehouse Theatre in Adelaide, South Australia.[9]
Marriott also adapted and now[when?] performs a PTSD-themed solo show, Shell Shock, which was selected Best Male Solo Show (Sunday Mail) at the Adelaide Fringe in 2018.[citation needed]
In late 2019 Marriott co-wrote (with Sherlock Holmes specialist Bert Coules) a new one-man play, Watson: The Final Problem. An initial audio version was made during the first Covid lockdown, followed by a single tryout performance at the Grove Theatre Eastbourne. Since then, Marriott has toured the piece to great success in the UK and abroad.
Personal life
Timothy William Marriott[citation needed] was born in Hammersmith, London, England, the youngest son of Michael Marriott.[citation needed]
Marriott required dental surgery after playing cricket without a helmet in 2010. He top-edged a ball into his face while playing with his 15-year-old son at the Nevill Ground during Bluemantles Cricket week.[2]
Filmography
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1 episode, 1991) (TV)
- An Actor's Life for Me (1 episode, 1991) (TV)
- The Brittas Empire (52 episodes, 1991–1997)
- Doctors (1 episode, 2002) (TV)
- Casanova's Last Stand (2005)
References
- ^ Paul Vale (17 February 2005). "Pete 'n' Me : Review". The Stage. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
- ^ a b "Off-Break Lands Actor Trip To The Dentist". Cricket World. 18 August 2010. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
- ^ "Mengele". 10 December 2016.
- ^ "Mengele". Edinburgh Festival. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ^ "Ludlow Fringe Festival".
- ^ "Emma Zadow, Actor, London".
- ^ https://theatre503.com/whats-on/edinburgh-preview-2017-mengele/ [dead link]
- ^ "- SoHo Playhouse". www.sohoplayhouse.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Mengele - UK". The Bakehouse Theatre. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
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