Martin Herdman


Martin Herdman is an English actor, boxer and former professional rugby league footballer.

Rugby league career

Herdman played at representative level for Wales, and club level for Fulham RLFC. He played as a during the era of contested scrums. He won three caps for Wales while at Fulham from 1981 to 1982.
In 1984, Herdman went to America after being given a tryout as a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, but was cut from their roster.

Acting career

Herdman has played regular parts in Bramwell, Coronation Street, Family Affairs, Soldier Soldier, and The Bill. He played the lead role in the 2018 feature film Sink., written and directed by Mark Gillis.

Personal life

Herdman is the father of four sons, the youngest of whom is actor Joshua Herdman.