Vince Martin

Vince Martin (born 3 July 1955) is a Dutch-Australian actor, editor, director, jazz singer, and musician.

Martin was born as Vincent Markesteijn in the Netherlands and was raised in Australia from the age of 7. He is well known for his stint on soap opera E Street portraying Steven Richardson (aka 'Mr. Bad'), in one of the series popular recurring story arcs. He also had regular roles in Sons and Daughters (as Matt Kennedy). He also played Phil Bryant, one-time husband of Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons) in long-running soap opera Home and Away. Martin's role as serial killer Steven Richardson (better known as 'Mr Bad') over the course of a year in soap opera E Street saw the series reach record ratings.

Martin's television guest appearances include Chopper Squad, Special Squad and Mission: Impossible.

Martin film credits include playing the title role of Keiron in 1985 TV movie Keiron: The First Voyager and antagonist Steve Beck in 1988 thriller Watch the Shadows Dance (aka Nightmaster) opposite Nicole Kidman in one of her early roles. In 1994, he played Jimmy Pollard in thriller Ebbtide with Harry Hamlin. He later featured alongside Tom Hanks in 2000 American survival film Cast Away,

Martin worked as a regular director on soap opera Sons and Daughters. He also directed episodes of Neighbours and A Country Practice. He went on to direct the 1990 mystery thriller film The Sher Mountain Killings Mystery. Martin co-wrote the film script for Joan Collins' book "Prime-Time".

Music During the early 1980s, Martin also performed with his band New Toys as lead singer in venues around Sydney.

Martin currently performs in various jazz & blues ensembles in New York City and Los Angeles, at venues including Birdland, The Blue Note, House of Blues and the Hollywood Grill.

TVC Martin's decades-long campaign for Beaurepaires New Zealand aired in both New Zealand and Australia, beginning in the 1980s. It won international advertising awards and made him one of the most recognised performers in New Zealand. He became one of the longest serving retail brand spokespersons in New Zealand television history.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes Ref. 1978 Little Boy Lost 1980 Touch and Go Steve 1988 Breaking Loose: Summer City II Robbie 1994 Ebbtide Jimmy Pollard The Hotline TV movie 1975 Ben Hall Johnny Bow Miniseries, 5 episodes Number 96 David Palmer 36 episodes 1976 Rush Lindsay Quail 1 episode King’s Men 1 episode 1977 The Outsiders Geoff Murdoch 1 episode Mama's Gone A-Hunting David TV movie Glenview High Episode: "Jackson High" 1977–1978 Kirby's Company Jimmy Kirby 18 episodes Chopper Squad Craig Robinson 1 episode Cass TV movie 1981 The Young Doctors Dr. Richard Quinlan 33 episodes 1982 1915 Frank Barton Miniseries, 2 episodes 1983–1984 Sons and Daughters Matt Kennedy 30 episodes 1984 Special Squad Kelly 1 episode 1985 A Country Practice Nicholas Bowen 2 episodes Keiron: The First Voyager Keiron TV movie 1986 Sword of Honour Phillip Miniseries, 1 episode 1988 Watch the Shadows Dance (aka Night Master) Steve Beck TV movie 1989 Rafferty's Rules Tom Miller 1 episode 1991 Chances Gordon McKinney 12 episodes 1991–1992 E Street Steven Richardson (aka 'Mr Bad') 38 episodes Soldier Soldier Col Ray Curry 2 episodes 2012 Tricky Business Ross Beechworth 1 episode

Personal life Martin has a daughter, Emma. After working in Los Angeles, he now works in New York City and New Jersey as a jazz singer/musician. After 10 years together, Martin married Jenifer Swenson on 29 April 2014.