Martin Compston
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
42 years
Origin
Scotland
Active
1986 — Present
Martin Compston (born 8 May 1984) is a Scottish actor and former professional footballer. He is perhaps most notable for his role as Liam in Sweet Sixteen, and for his role as Ewan Brodie in Monarch of the Glen.
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History of the Legend
Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
Sweet Sixteen
Starring as Liam
Determined to have a normal family life once his mother gets out of prison, a Scottish teenager from a tough background sets out to raise the money for a home.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
Line of Duty
as DS Steve Arnott
Agatha Christie's Marple
as Alfred Pollock
Silent Witness
as DS Jason Ross
Death in Paradise
as Dexter Allen
Ripper Street
as Edwin Havelock
Victoria
as Dr. Traill
The Damned United
as John O'Hare
Red Eye
as RSO Clay Brody
Sweet Sixteen
as Liam
Filth
as Gorman
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
65 Credits found
Martin Compston: Living Las Vegas
Self - Presenter
2026
The Revenge Club
Callum Baird
2025
Fear
Martyn Berwick
2025
Red Eye
RSO Clay Brody
2024
Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling
Self
2024
The Real Line of Duty
Narrator
2024
Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh
Self
2023
The Rig
Fulmer Hamilton
2023
Mayflies
Jimmy Collins
2022
Martin Compston's Scottish Fling
Presenter
2022
Remembers…
Self
2022
Our House
Bram Lawson
2022
The Nest
Dan
2020
Traces
Daniel MacAfee
2019
Broony - Captain. Leader. Legend
Narrator
2019
The Aftermath
Burnham
2019
Mary Queen of Scots
Earl of Bothwell
2018
Backstage At Live Aid
Midge Ure
2018
The Hunter's Prayer
Metzger
2017
Urban Myths
Midge Ure
2017
In Plain Sight
Peter Manuel
2016
Victoria
Dr. Traill
2016
The Legend of Barney Thomson
Chris
2015
Scottish Mussel
Ritchie
2015
Still Game: The Story So Far
Self
2014
The Great Train Robbery
Roy James
2013
Filth
Gorman
2013
The Ice Cream Girls
Marcus Hansley
2013
The Wee Man
Paul Ferris
2013
Ripper Street
Edwin Havelock
2012
Line of Duty
DS Steve Arnott
2012
Piggy
Joe
2012
Strippers vs. Werewolves
Scott
2012
Sister
Mike
2012
When the Lights Went Out
Mr. Price
2012
How to Stop Being a Loser
Adam
2011
Death in Paradise
Dexter Allen
2011
Four
Lover
2011
7lives
Rory
2011
Ghosted
Paul
2011
Donkeys
Stevie Blantyre
2010
SoulBoy
Joe McCain
2010
Pimp
Zeb
2010
Five Daughters
John
2010
The Disappearance of Alice Creed
Danny
2009
The Damned United
John O'Hare
2009
Red Mist
Sean
2008
Doomsday
Joshua
2008
The New Ten Commandments
Self (archive footage)
2008
True North
Sean
2007
British Film Forever
Cast
2007
Red Road
Stevie
2006
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
Mike O'Shea
2006
Soccer Aid
Self
2006
Carry On Ken
Self
2006
Wild Country
Lee
2005
Tickets
Jamesy
2005
Agatha Christie's Marple
Alfred Pollock
2004
Niceland (Population. 1.000.002)
Jed
2004
The Royal
Jeffrey Carpenter
2003