John Martin (comedian)

John Martin is a British comedian, writer and author.

Martin was born in Liverpool and is a circuit comedian who also writes for other comedians. He has written for Ken Dodd, Jimmy Tarbuck, Bob Monkhouse, The Royal Variety Show and The National Lottery show.[1] His television appearances include Today With Des & Mel on ITV. Ken Dodd said of him, "He is my favourite funnyman, a true comedy star".[2] In February 1993, Martin entered the Guinness Book of Records for continuously telling jokes for 101 hours 39 minutes.[3]

Martin has also written a book on the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, entitled, The Mirror Caught the Sun: Operation Anthropoid 1942.[4]

Martin is Vice President of Colwyn Bay Football Club.

References

  1. ↑ "Speaks Volumes". Speaks Volumes. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
  2. ↑ Testimonials
  3. ↑ Guiness Book of Records Archived August 3, 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ ISBN 0-9561741-0-8

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