Jo Martin Information

Actor
UK

Biography:
Jo Martin is a celebrated British actress. She made television history on Doctor Who as the Fugitive Doctor, becoming the first Black Doctor in the series, a role that added fresh depth and resonance to the iconic character. Jo continues to explore this role in audio dramas such as Doctor Who: Once and Future (2024) and Doctor Who: The Fugitive Doctor (2025).

Jo stars in The Marlow Murder Club playing an amateur sleuth, a series currently airing in the US on PBS Masterpiece, where she navigates the picturesque town of Marlow solving murders. Following the success of the first season, Jo recently wrapped filming for the second season of this murder mystery series.

In addition to her dramatic roles, Jo has showcased her comedic talent in critically acclaimed, award-winning series like BBC's Black Ops (2023) She has also appeared in the award-winning Dreaming Whilst Black, as well as fan favorites Fleabag and Back to Life. Television audiences also recognize Jo for her role as Max McGerry, the determined neurosurgeon and CEO in the long-running hospital soap Holby City. Her recent credits include Champion (Netflix) The Marlow Murder Club (2024-2025), Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders, Flatshare, and TopBoy. Jo also features in Harlan Coben's new Netflix series Missing You, which premieres on January 1, 2025.

Jo's film career includes collaborations with legendary directors. She appeared in Batman Begins (2005), directed by Christopher Nolan, and took on a poignant role in The Murder of Stephen Lawrence (1999) with Paul Greengrass. In 2020, she collaborated with Steve McQueen in Education, part of the BBC's Small Axe series. Other film credits include Chalet Girl, Blues Story, 97 Minutes, and I'll Play Mother. Most recently, she worked with veteran award-winning director Mike Leigh on Hard Truths, scheduled to premiere in American cinemas in January 2025.

On stage, Jo has received accolades for her theatre work, including an Off West End Theatre Award (Offie) for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Doubt: A Parable at Southwark Playhouse. Her extensive theatre credits include two seasons with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where she took on leading roles in Oroonoko, Don Carlos, and Noughts and Crosses. She has performed at the UK's most prestigious venues, including the Young Vic Theatre (Mules by Debbie Tucker Green), the National Theatre (Death of England- Closing Time) The Royal Court, The Globe, The Lyric Hammersmith, the Royal Exchange, and the West End's Duchess Theatre.