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Martin Compston Biography

Birth Place:

Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Left school at the end of his fifth year to play for Greenock Morton football club
Made two appearances for Greenock Morton as a substitute during the 2001-02 season
Won Most Promising Newcomer at the 2002 British Independent Film Awards for his first on-screen role in Sweet Sixteen
Nominated as Best Supporting Actor at the 2006 Scottish BAFTAs for his role in Red Road
Has played the lead role in hit drama Line of Duty since 2012