Martin Compston facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Martin Compston
Compston in 2019
Born	(1984-05-08) 8 May 1984 (age 41) Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland
Occupation	Actor, former professional footballer
Years active	2002–present
Known for	Line of Duty
Spouse(s)	Tianna Chanel Flynn ​ (m. 2016)​
Children	1
Association football career Position(s) Defender Youth career Aberdeen Greenock Morton Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2001–2002 Greenock Morton 2 (0) Greenock Juniors *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Martin Compston is a Scottish actor and a former professional football player. He is famous for playing Detective Inspector Steve Arnott in the popular BBC drama Line of Duty. He has also appeared in many other movies and TV shows, including Sweet Sixteen, The Wee Man, and The Nest.

Early Life and School

Martin Compston was born on May 8, 1984, in Greenock, Scotland. He grew up there with his older brother. For his education, Martin went to St Columba's High School in the nearby town of Gourock.

From Football to Film

A Promising Football Career

Before he became an actor, Martin was a talented footballer. As a teenager, he played for the youth team at Aberdeen. After finishing school, he signed a professional contract with his local team, Greenock Morton.

During the 2001–2002 season, Compston played in two first-team games for Greenock Morton as a substitute. After his time with Morton, he played for a short while with a junior team called Greenock Juniors.

Becoming an Actor

Compston had never acted before when he auditioned for a movie called Sweet Sixteen. The film was being shot near his hometown, and he won the main role. The movie was a big hit at the famous Cannes Film Festival, and Compston quickly became well-known in Scotland. For his performance, he won the award for Most Promising Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards.

Acting Career Highlights

After his first movie, Compston's acting career took off. He joined the cast of the BBC television series Monarch of the Glen and appeared in several successful films.

Famous Roles on TV and in Movies

In 2012, Compston began his most famous role as Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott in the BBC police show Line of Duty. His character is part of a special team that investigates corruption within the police force. The show became incredibly popular, and he starred in all six series.

Some of his other important roles include:

• The Wee Man (2013): He played the main character, Paul Ferris, in this movie about a real-life Glasgow figure.
• In Plain Sight (2016): In this TV mini-series, he played the serial murderer Peter Manuel.
• The Nest (2020): He starred as Dan Docherty in this popular TV drama.
• The Rig (2023): He played Fulmer Hamilton in this thriller series on Amazon Prime Video.

Over the years, Compston has appeared in many other TV shows, such as The Great Train Robbery, Victoria, and Vigil.

Personal Life

In 2016, Martin Compston married American actress Tianna Chanel Flynn. The couple has one son. They split their time between their homes in Scotland and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Compston is a supporter of Scottish independence.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of the key movies and TV shows Martin Compston has been in.

Film

Television

See also

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