Joseph Marcell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Joseph Marcell
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Marcell in 2014
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| Born | 14 August 1948 Castries, Saint Lucia
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| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Sheffield Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Spouse(s) | Judith M. Midtby (m. 1975; div. 1980) Joyce T. Walsh
(m. 1995) |
| Children | 2 |
Joseph Marcell is a talented British actor and comedian. He was born in Saint Lucia on August 14, 1948. Many people know him best for playing Geoffrey Butler, the witty butler on the popular TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This show aired from 1990 to 1996.
When Joseph was nine years old, he moved from Saint Lucia to the United Kingdom. He grew up in Peckham, a part of South London. Today, he lives in Banstead, Surrey. He studied acting and dance at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
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Joseph Marcell's Acting Journey
Joseph Marcell grew up in South East London. He became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, a famous theater group. With them, he performed in well-known plays like Othello and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
He has also appeared in many movies and TV shows in Britain. Joseph is part of the board at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. He has performed in nationwide productions of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing and King Lear.
In May 2016, he played Gonzalo in Shakespeare’s play The Tempest at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. In January 2016, he also played Solly Two Kings in the play Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson at the Tricycle Theatre in London. In July 2017, Joseph Marcell began practicing for the role of Titus Andronicus with the La Grande Shakespeare Company in La Grande, Oregon.
Movies and TV Shows
Joseph Marcell has had many roles in both movies and television.
Movies Joseph Marcell Has Been In
Joseph Marcell has acted in various films, from short movies to full-length features.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1974 | Antony and Cleopatra | Eros | TV movie |
| 1987 | Playing Away | Robbo | |
| 1987 | Cry Freedom | Moses | |
| 1993 | David Copperfield | Mr. Micawber (voice) | TV movie |
| 1994 | Sioux City | Dr. Darryl Reichert | |
| 2012 | Much Ado About Nothing | Leonato | |
| 2013 | Fedz | Eddie "Fast Eddie" | |
| 2014 | Return to Zero | Dr. Harrington | |
| 2019 | The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | Chief Wembe | |
| 2019 | Hero: Inspired by the Extraordinary Life and Times of Mr. Ulric Cross | C. L. R. James | |
| 2020 | The Man in the Hat | The Old Man | |
| 2021 | The ... of God | Father Michael Lewis | |
| 2024 | Hellboy: The ... Man | Reverend Nathaniel Armstrong Watts |
TV Shows Joseph Marcell Has Appeared In
Joseph Marcell is well-known for his TV roles, especially as Geoffrey in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1978–79 | Empire Road | Walter Isaacs | Main cast |
| 1983 | The Professionals | Nero | Episode: "The Untouchables" |
| 1983 | Rumpole of the Bailey | Freddy Ruingo | Episode: "Rumpole and the Golden Thread" |
| 1988 | Doctor Who | John | Episode: "Remembrance of the Daleks: Part Two" |
| 1990–96 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Geoffrey Butler | Main cast |
| 1992 | EastEnders | Adrian Bell | Episode: 782 & 783 |
| 2003–04 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Hudson | Regular cast |
| 2006 | EastEnders | Aubrey Valentine | Recurring Guest (8 episodes) |
| 2014 | Death in Paradise | Alexander Jackson | Episode: "The Man with the Golden Gun" |
| 2020 | Ratched | Len Bronley | Episode: "Ice Pick" & "The Dance" |
| 2021, 2024 | Mammoth | Roger Buck | Main cast |
| 2024 | Queenie | Grandad Wilfred | Recurring cast |
| 2024 | Bel-Air | Roman | Season 3 Episode 6 |
Stage Performances
Joseph Marcell has a strong background in theater. He has performed in many plays on stage.
- King Lear, as King Lear
- A Midsummer Night's Dream, as Puck
- Gem of the Ocean (2016), as Solly Two Kings
- Lady Windermere's Fan (2018) as Lord Lorton, Vaudeville Theatre, London
- The Tempest (2016) as Gonzalo, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
- Peter Pan (1982) as Nibs, the RSC at the Barbican
See also
In Spanish: Joseph Marcell para niños
