Kris Marshall has been an actor for more than 20 years, having found fame as Nick Harper in TV comedy series, My Family., which also starred Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker.
He then featured in the hit 2003 Christmas movie Love Actually as the happy-go-lucky Colin Frissell, who moves to America to find romance. In his early days, he even had a role in The Bill!
Kris joined the popular crime drama series Death in Paradise back in 2013 as fan-favorite DI Humphrey Goodman (see where he ranks in our Death in Paradise best detectives list) for the show's third series before leaving the role in the sixth series. But he returned as Humphrey for spin-off Beyond Paradise and he will be back soon for Beyond Paradise season 3, where he co-stars with Sally Bretton.
So as he reprises his role as the awkward detective, here are a few other things to know about him, including being fired from his supermarket job to almost becoming the 13th Doctor...
1. He once kept Jane Asher waiting
Kris admitted to The Big Issue that he was an hour late for his first ever day filming, which all actors know is a cardinal sin. He was filming a few scenes for 1993 film Closing Numbers and his poor timekeeping left co-star Jane Asher waiting... "Time is money on a film set, so I never did that again," Kris joked.
2. He was the face of BT adverts
Kris appeared in the BT adverts for a staggering seven years as the character, Adam. The British public followed Adam's life from 2005, watching the ups and downs in his relationship with former Spooks actress Esther Hall, who played his on/off partner, Jane. The couple's dramas included moving house, breaking up, getting pregnant and preparing for a wedding.
3. He once got fired from Iceland
Kris once revealed to The Big Issue that he had a number of jobs before becoming an actor. In the past he's worked at travelling fairs, in an Aquafresh toothpaste factory, in nightclubs and was even fired from his job at Iceland for wearing blue sunglasses on the till!
4. He used to have a Canadian accent
Kris spent much of his childhood in Hong Kong and Canada because of his father's job in the Royal Air Force. The family moved around because of Kris's dad's postings with work, leaving Kris speaking with a Canadian accent until he was 10. This actually gives him a connection to another Death Paradise star, Josephine Jobert, who spent some of her childhood in Canada!.
5. He was once hit by a car
While out on a friend's stag night in Bristol City Centre back in 2008, Kris was run over by a car. The actor was rushed to Bristol Royal Infirmary where he was diagnosed with a collapsed lung, a damaged hip and a laceration to his head. He had extensive treatment for his injuries and managed to make a full recovery, even making it to his performances for a play called Fat Pig just three weeks later.
6. He almost became the 13th Doctor Who
There were huge rumors that Kris was set to become the next Doctor after actor Peter Capaldi left the role of the Time Lord, however Kris was pipped to the post by Jodie Whittaker who eventually took on the role, making her the first ever female to play the iconic character.
Kris Marshall's Fact File
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the actor....
How old is Kris Marshall?
Kris Marshall is 51, he was born on April 11, 1973.
Is Kris Marshall married?
Kris Marshall married his wife Hannah Dodkin in 2012.
Does Kris Marshall have any children?
Kris Marshall has 2 children, a daughter called Elsie and a son named Thomas.
Where was Kris Marshall born?
Kris Marshall was born in Bath, Somerset.
How tall is Kris Marshall?
Kris Marshall is 6 foot 1.
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