In a way, making Martin Ellingham the way he is was a corrective exercise for my acting - to keep a bit still and show a little control. I do like it - it's like having an instrument that you can play and that you can pick up and enjoy playing. Martin Clunes actbitecontrol share on social
My dad was a different bloke to me and not very nice to my mum, although I never judge him. If you did, you'd become one of those people who is all-consumed by a fault in their past. And I haven't got the time for it. Martin Clunes blokeconsumedad share on social
The idea of being a young 50 sounds like you're trying to kid yourself, like a Harley-Davidson or something. I've bought a dressage horse instead. Martin Clunes buydavidsondressage Change image and share on social
'Born Free' was the first film I ever saw. I just fell in love with the idea of people having that bond with a wild animal. Martin Clunes animalbearbond Change image and share on social
An awful lot of people have childhood memories of holidays in Cornwall, and the holidays are old-fashioned and hugely successful. You stick a child and a dog on one of the beaches, and they just light up; they just love it. Martin Clunes awfulbeachchild share on social
When people asked me, 'What are you going to do?' I'd say, 'I'm going to be an actor,' without really thinking about it. And I started acting without really thinking about it. I only thought about it properly a bit later. Martin Clunes actactorask share on social
What I do know is that I love the whole idea of family, even the word itself. Martin Clunes familyidealove Change image and share on social
You do get into a groove, which is great, when you get to act with the same people a lot. Like with Caroline Catz - it's like a duet: you're like a duo jamming together. Martin Clunes actcarolinecatz Change image and share on social
As first and foremost a character actor, I've always resisted the temptation to cure any of the people I've played or make them lovable in any way; you've just got to celebrate them for what they are. Martin Clunes actorcelebratecharacter Change image and share on social
