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James Martin, born in Belfast, is an actor known for his role in the Academy Award–winning movie An Irish Goodbye.[1] He was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2023 in recognition of his contributions to drama.[1] Also in 2023, the Northern Ireland-produced short film in which he had a lead role, won the 2023 Academy Award for Best Live Action.[1]
Early life and career[edit]
James Martin, who was born with Down syndrome, started acting when he was a teenager and joined the play club Babosh in his birthplace of Belfast.[2] His first TV appearance came in the BBC NI drama "Ups and Downs," where he played the character Conal.[3]
Awards and recognition[edit]
James Martin's portrayal in "Ups and Downs" brought him several honours, such as the Hollywood International Diversity Festival's and the New York TV Festival's Best Actor prize.[2]
His big break came from playing the lead in the Academy Award–winning movie An Irish Goodbye. He was recognised for his contributions to drama with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) award.[1]
James Martin, the son of the sportswriter Ivan Martin, assists his father by conducting post-game interviews at nearby football games.[2] Martin is also known for his work in a variety of venues outside of performing, such as the Scalini restaurant and the town centre Starbucks.[citation needed] He also acts as an ambassador for Mencap, a nonprofit that supports people with learning disabilities.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "New Year Honours 2024: James Martin and Pamela Ballantine on NI list". BBC News. 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ a b c Purcell, Emma (2020-06-26). "James Martin: An Award-Winning Actor With Down's Syndrome". Disability Horizons. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ "Ups and Downs: Belfast actor James Martin on TV role". BBC News. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ "New Home". Disability Horizons. Retrieved 2023-12-31.