Martin John Christopher Freeman, a renowned English actor, has accumulated an impressive array of accolades throughout his career, including an Emmy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, with a Golden Globe Award nomination to his name.
His most memorable roles have been that of Tim Canterbury in the mockumentary series The Office, where he showcased his comedic talents from 2001 to 2003. He then went on to play the iconic character of Dr. John Watson in the British crime drama series Sherlock, a role he portrayed from 2010 to 2017.
Freeman's versatility as an actor is evident in his portrayal of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit film trilogy, which he brought to life from 2012 to 2014. He also made a notable appearance in the first season of the dark comedy-crime drama series Fargo, playing the role of Lester Nygaard in 2014.
In addition to his television work, Freeman has appeared in a wide range of films, including the romantic comedy Love Actually, the horror comedy Shaun of the Dead, the sci-fi comedy The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the action comedy Hot Fuzz, the semi-improvised comedy Nativity!, and the sci-fi comedy The World's End.
In recent years, Freeman has made a significant impact in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing the role of Everett K. Ross in the superhero films Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. He is set to reprise his role in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion, scheduled for release in 2023.