Martin Bayfield Bio | Wiki
Martin Bayfield is an English actor, broadcaster, and former rugby union player. He played lock forward for Northampton Saints, Bedford Blues, and England, gaining 31 England and 3 Lions caps.
Martin made his England debut in 1991, and although he was omitted from the 1991 World Cup squad, he was a part of the 1992 Five Nations Grand Slam winning side. He went on the 1993 British Lions tour to New Zealand and was part of the 1995 World Cup squad. Martin would play 18 times partnering with Martin Johnson.
His final appearance for England came in the 1996 Five Nations match against Wales. His last game was against Gloucester in February 1998; a neck injury sustained in training a few days later forced him to retire.
Martin Bayfield Age
Martin was born on December 21, 1966, in Bedford, United Kingdom. He is 55 years old.
Martin Bayfield Height
He is a man of tall stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 10 in (Approx. 2.09 m) and weighs 115 kg (18 st 2 lb).
Martin Bayfield Family
He was born and raised in Bedford by his parents. Martin was born to a family of a German mother and an English father. He holds British nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity. He has not shared much information about his family.
Martin Bayfield Wife
Martin is married to his second wife Jane Goodman. The couple has three daughters, Roseanna, Polly, and Lucy whom he had with his first wife, Helena.
Martin Bayfield Education
He attended Bedford School. Martin served with the Metropolitan Police from 1985 to 1989, before transferring to Bedfordshire Police. The 208 cm tall Martin made his England debut in 1991, and although he was omitted from the 1991 World Cup squad, he was a part of the 1992 Five Nations Grand Slam winning side.
Martin Bayfield As Hagrid | Harry Potter | Movies
In 2002, Martin appeared in all of the Harry Potter films playing the half-giant Hagrid, as Robbie Coltrane’s body and stunt double. He also appeared in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as a young Rubeus Hagrid. His film appearances include:
2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2007 StagKnight
2012 Wrath of the Titans
Martin Bayfield Playing Rugby | Rugby Legends
Martin is a former rugby union player who played lock forward for Northampton Saints, Bedford Blues, and England, gaining 31 England and 3 Lions caps. He also played “Rugby Player 1” in an episode of the BBC One series New Tricks. In his broadcasting career, Martin has presented the NFL and World’s Strongest Man coverage on UK Channel Five and worked as a rugby correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Martin Bayfield BT Sports
In his broadcasting career, Martin has presented the NFL and World’s Strongest Man coverage on UK Channel Five and worked as a rugby correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live. He also served as a presenter for ITV’s coverage of the 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cups, as well as presenting ITV’s Guinness Premiership highlights.
In 2013, BT Sport acquired the exclusive rights to the Aviva Premiership. Martin moved to the new channel and he now works as a presenter, pundit, and pitchside reporter.
Some of Martin’s colleagues at BT Sports include:
Laura Winter – presenter
Suzi Perry – presenter
Rio Ferdinand – pundit
Ben Kay – commentator
Glenn Hoddle – pundit
Jules Breach – host
Martin Bayfield Masterchef
From 2012-2016, he co-presented BBC’s Crimewatch with Kirsty Young. From 23 August 2018 Martin took part in Celebrity Masterchef of which he reached the final three shown on BBC One on 28 September 2018.
Martin Bayfield Police
He served with the Metropolitan Police, the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement and the prevention of crime in Greater London from 1985 to 1989. Later, Martin transferred to Bedfordshire Police, the territorial police force responsible for policing the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire in England, which includes the unitary authorities of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton.
Martin Bayfield Tour
He was omitted from the 1991 World Cup squad and was a part of the 1992 Five Nations Grand Slam winning side. Martin went on the 1993 British Lions tour to New Zealand and was part of the 1995 World Cup squad. He would play 18 times partnering with Martin Johnson. His final appearance for England came in the 1996 Five Nations match against Wales.
Martin Bayfield Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Martin’s estimated net worth is $5 million.
How Tall Martin Bayfield
He is a man of tall stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 10 in (Approx. 2.09 m).
Who Is Martin Bayfield
Martin is an English actor, broadcaster, and former rugby union player. He played lock forward for Northampton Saints, Bedford Blues, and England, gaining 31 England and 3 Lions caps. Martin made his England debut in 1991, and although he was omitted from the 1991 World Cup squad, he was a part of the 1992 Five Nations Grand Slam winning side.