Martin Jarvis
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Martin Jarvis, OBE (born August 4, 1941, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England)1 is an English actor and voice actor celebrated across theatre, film, television, radio, and audiobook performance over a career spanning more than six decades. He is particularly renowned for his BBC Radio 4 readings of Richmal Crompton's Just William stories, his stage work alongside Judi Dench and Diana Rigg, and his long-running video game role as Alfred Pennyworth in the Batman: Arkham franchise. He appeared in Extreme Ghostbusters as a guest voice actor.
Early life and education
Jarvis was born to Denys Harry Jarvis and Margot Lillian Scottney.1 He grew up in South Norwood and Sanderstead, Surrey, and was educated at Whitgift School, an independent school in South Croydon. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where he won the Vanbrugh Award and the Silver Medal, two of the institution's highest distinctions.1