Martin Dennis
DirectingAbout Martin Dennis
Martin Dennis is a Canadian-born award-winning British television director specialising in situation comedy. He won the BAFTA for situation comedy in 2005, having been nominated in 1989, 1996, and 1998. Dennis was born in Toronto and lived there briefly until his family moved to Surrey. He graduated from the Department of Drama and Theatre Arts at the University of Birmingham alongside his fellow and now well-known award-winning contemporaries - stage and screen directors Phyllida Lloyd and Andy Wilson, producer Sarah Curtis, actor and director Owen Brenman and stage and screen designer Mark Thompson. Stage and screen writer-directors Victoria Wood and Terry Johnson had graduated from the Department in preceding years. Dennis joined the BBC in 1980 as a runner. He soon became a production manager and was part of the crew behind 'Allo, 'Allo, Don't Wait Up, and Hi-De-Hi. In 1980, Dennis became the director of 'Allo, 'Allo and in 1991 he directed the first series of Men Behaving Badly for Hartswood Films, and went on to direct all the subsequent series and specials. He has also directed Birds of a Feather when it was revived by ITV in 2014.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Martin Dennis reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Martin Dennis's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Martin Dennis remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Martin Dennis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Martin Dennis's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Martin Dennis.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
Martin Dennis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Martin Dennis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Martin Dennis is "Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Martin Dennis acted in?
Martin Dennis has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.