Martin is best known by Australian audiences for his portrayal of Detective Bill McCoy in the ABC's television series Wildside,[1] and to older audiences as Rev Bob Brown in the TV series E Street.
He has also gained much acclaim as his portrayal of notorious underworld figure Arthur "Neddy" Smith in the Australian miniseries Blue Murder.
[2] He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 1000 Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards for his role in The Interview.
[4] They later appeared alongside one another in HBO Asia's presentation of Serangoon Road.
His son, Justin, is also an actor, with appearances in Somersault and Blue Water High to his credit.