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Martin Young(1947-2024)

  • Actor
  • Writer
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Martin Young
Martin Young was born on 5 July 1947 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Rough Justice (1982), Shot Through the Heart (1998) and Have I Got News for You (1990). He was married to Susan Fowler. He died on 10 May 2024 in England.
BornJuly 5, 1947
DiedMay 10, 2024(76)
BornJuly 5, 1947
DiedMay 10, 2024(76)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win total

Known for

Rough Justice (1982)
Rough Justice
8.6
TV Series
  • Writer
  • 1982
Shot Through the Heart (1998)
Shot Through the Heart
7.1
TV Movie
  • Television Reporter
  • 1998
Ian Hislop and Paul Merton in Have I Got News for You (1990)
Have I Got News for You
7.9
TV Series
  • Self
Business Matters
TV Series
  • Self - Reporter

Credits

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Actor

  • Shot Through the Heart (1998)
    Shot Through the Heart
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Television Reporter
    • 1998
  • Screenplay (1986)
    Screenplay
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Newsreader (uncredited)
    • 1993

Writer

  • Rough Justice (1982)
    Rough Justice
    8.6
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 1982–2007

Personal details

  • Official site
    • BBC_book on Rough Justice
  • Born
    • July 5, 1947
    • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • May 10, 2024
    • England(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Susan Fowler1971 - May 10, 2024 (his death, 2 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Began his career as a researcher for Border Television in 1969, and became a reporter/presenter for Tyne Tees Television in 1970 before joining BBC Look North.

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