My father was from Northern Ireland, and coming from somewhere like that, your faith defines you. That's something we don't really understand outside Northern Ireland, but because of my parents and grandparents, I've experienced it. Anna Maxwell Martin comedefineexperience share on social
I come from Beverley in East Yorkshire, and no one there would step outside their front door, or even their back door, on a Saturday night - or any other time, for that matter - unless they were dressed to the nines. Anna Maxwell Martin backbeverleydoor share on social
I'm forever being told that I'm an odd-looking actress, so it's great playing parts where there's no vanity. You just look as rough as you possibly can! Anna Maxwell Martin actressforevergreat Change image and share on social
I get described as 'interesting' a lot. People often call me odd, too. Maybe they mean ugly. Given the services of a plastic surgeon, I would get a pair of cheekbones. Anna Maxwell Martin callcheekboneinterest Change image and share on social
For some actors, their star shines brightly and fizzles out. My star doesn't shine that brightly, but it buzzes along. Hopefully, that means it will last longer. Anna Maxwell Martin actorbrightlybuzze Change image and share on social
I was always a show girl. My parents were wonderful. There wasn't a lot going on where we lived, but they ferried me to classes and competitions all over the place. When I was 12, I came to London as a finalist in a singing competition and I was completely wide-eyed. Anna Maxwell Martin classcompetitioncompletely share on social
I am shy - going to parties kills me. Anna Maxwell Martin killpartyshy Change image and share on social
Oh, I got totally misquoted saying I can dance like Rihanna. I can't! What I did say is that I enjoy a dance-off with my stepdaughter and her friends. Anna Maxwell Martin danceenjoyfriend Change image and share on social
I played crying people in corsets for a long time, but I went into acting to be a character actor. Anna Maxwell Martin actactorcharacter Change image and share on social
