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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| 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 was born on August 14, 1948. He is a famous actor and comedian from Saint Lucia and Britain. Many people know him best for playing Geoffrey Butler, the clever butler on the popular TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He was on the show from 1990 until it ended in 1996.
Joseph Marcell was born in Saint Lucia. When he was nine years old, he moved 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. This helped him prepare for his long career in entertainment.
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Acting Career Highlights
Joseph Marcell grew up in Peckham, South East London. He became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, which is a very famous theater group. With them, he acted in classic plays like Othello and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
He has also appeared in many movies and TV shows in Britain. Joseph Marcell is part of the board at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. He has performed in big productions of Shakespeare's plays like Much Ado About Nothing and King Lear across the country.
In May 2016, he played Gonzalo in Shakespeare’s play The Tempest. This performance took place 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. Here are some of his notable appearances.
Movies
He has acted in a variety of films, from TV movies to short films and major motion pictures.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1974 | Antony and Cleopatra | Eros | TV movie |
| 1978 | Real Live Audience | Second Man in Audience | TV movie |
| 1987 | Playing Away | Robbo | |
| Cry Freedom | Moses | ||
| 1990 | The Loser | Bartender | Short |
| 1993 | David Copperfield | Mr. Micawber (voice) | TV movie |
| 1994 | Sioux City | Dr. Darryl Reichert | |
| 2004 | A Beautiful Life | Juan | Short |
| 2006 | Diamond Real Estate | Mr. Rodeo | Short |
| 2007 | Rough Crossings | David George | TV movie |
| That Samba Thing | Nelson | ||
| Man, Broken | George | Short | |
| 2010 | The Santa Trap | Santa | Short |
| 2012 | Much Ado About Nothing | Leonato | |
| 2013 | Fedz | Eddie "Fast Eddie" | |
| 2014 | Return to Zero | Dr. Harrington | |
| 2016 | The Complete Walk: King Lear | King Lear | Short |
| The Complete Walk: Henry V | Chorus (voice) | Short | |
| 2017 | Wrapped up in Christmas | Jim Nash | TV movie |
| 2018 | Battledream Chronicles: A New Beginning | Zeus Thunderking | TV movie |
| 2019 | The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | Chief Wembe | |
| 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 Exorcism of God | Father Michael Lewis | |
| 2022 | Folding | Errol | Short |
| 2024 | Hellboy: The Crooked Man | Reverend Nathaniel Armstrong Watts |
Television Shows
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 |
| 1980 | Fancy Wanders | Alastair | Episode: "With a Little Bit of Luck" |
| 1981 | Crown Court | - | Episode: "Cold Turkey: Part 1" |
| 1983 | The Professionals | Nero | Episode: "The Untouchables" |
| Rumpole of the Bailey | Freddy Ruingo | Episode: "Rumpole and the Golden Thread" | |
| 1984 | The Kit Curran Radio Show | Constantine | Recurring cast: season 1 |
| End of the Line | Harry | Main cast | |
| 1985 | Juliet Bravo | Bold | Episode: "Hostage to Fortune" |
| 1987 | First Sight | Mik | Episode: "Some Day Man" |
| 1988 | Doctor Who | John | Episode: "Remembrance of the Daleks: Part Two" |
| The Return of Shelley | Palmer | Episode: "Emergency Ward 9" | |
| 1989 | CBS Summer Playhouse | Doc Holmes | Episode: "Outpost" |
| Boon | Charlie Fowkes | Episode: "Arms and the Dog" | |
| The Bill | Wilmot | Episode: "Pressure" | |
| 1990 | Desmond's | Matthew McFarlane | Episode: "Porkpies" |
| Die Kinder | Joe | Episode: "Catastrophe Theory" | |
| 1990–96 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Geoffrey Butler | Main cast |
| 1992 | EastEnders | Adrian Bell | Episode: 782 & 783 |
| 1993 | Runaway Bay | Samuel | Episode: "The Robbery" |
| 1997 | Living Single | Reese | Episode: "Moonlight Savings Time" |
| McLibel! | Robert Beavers | Episode: "Episode #1.1" | |
| 1998 | Renford Rejects | Arthur Rodrigues | Episode: "Bowled Over" |
| In the House | Minister | Episode: "My Pest Friend's Wedding" | |
| The Bill | Vernon Johnson | Episode: "One Man, Two Faces" | |
| Brothers and Sisters | Pastor Gittens | Episode: "Episode #1.1" | |
| 2003–04 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Hudson | Regular cast |
| 2005 | Jericho | Clive Marlowe | Episode: "A Pair of Ragged Claws" |
| 2006 | EastEnders | Aubrey Valentine | Recurring Guest (8 episodes) |
| 2008 | A Touch of Frost | Joshua Ray | Episode: "Mind Games" |
| Holby City | Professor Karl Webster | Episode: "You Do it to Yourself" & "Eighteen and a Half" | |
| 2014 | Death in Paradise | Alexander Jackson | Episode: "The Man with the Golden Gun" |
| 2020 | The Sandman | African Grandfather (voice) | Recurring cast |
| Ratched | Len Bronley | Episode: "Ice Pick" & "The Dance" | |
| 2021, 2024 | Mammoth | Roger Buck | Main cast |
| 2022 | I Hate You | Ralph | Episode 1 |
| 2024 | Queenie | Grandad Wilfred | Recurring cast |
| 2024 | Bel-Air | Roman | Season 3 Episode 6 |
Stage Performances
Joseph Marcell has a strong background in theater, performing in many famous plays.
- 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
