Larry Lamb
Actor
Known for
Careers this long are unusual: Larry Lamb is a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'Superman III' is a second title with real reach. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. Roughly 62 titles carry his name. The role of 1st Reporter in 'Superman' is the one that keeps being brought up.
Larry Lamb
Actor
Careers this long are unusual: Larry Lamb is a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'Superman III' is a second title with real reach. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. Roughly 62 titles carry his name. The role of 1st Reporter in 'Superman' is the one that keeps being brought up.
Movies (25 titles)
Plays 1st Reporter
Superman
1978
Plays 2nd Miner
Superman III
1983
Plays Gregory
Hounded
2022
Plays General McKee
Blood: The Last Vampire
2009
Plays Mr. Harris
Rise of the Footsoldier 3
2017
Plays Peter Chase
Essex Boys
2000
Plays Brian Reader
The Hatton Garden Job
2017
Plays Ronnie
Great in Britain: The Movie
2019
Plays Derek
Brighton
2019
Plays Larry
Ubac
1987
Plays Frank
Carrying Dad
1995
Plays William
Two Minutes
2011
Plays Mick Shipman
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
2024
Plays Will Geer
One of the Hollywood Ten
2002
Plays Christopher Makos
Place Vendôme
1998
Plays (Additional Voice)
National Theatre Live: Death of England: Michael
2020
Plays Bruce Reynolds
Buster
1988
Plays Roy Bain
Underworld
1985
Plays Clifford
Me, Myself & Di
2021
Plays Jack Rosner
Hearts of Fire
1987
Plays Dick Darnley
Shadey
1985
TV Shows (37 titles)
Plays Archie Mitchell
EastEnders
1985
Plays Matt Taylor
Triangle
1981
Plays Mick Shipman
Gavin & Stacey
2007
Plays Albert Sweet
Get Back
1992
Plays Joey Fox
Fox
1980
Plays Terry Dunning
Annie's Bar
1996
Plays DS Simon Hughes
Supply and Demand
1998
Plays Rhys Holden
Curfew
2024
Plays Terry Dobson
The Feud
2025
Plays Tommy Sutherland
Love and Marriage
2013
Plays Self
We Have Been Watching
2017
Plays Dennis
The Inheritance
2023
Plays Frank
Pitching In
2019
Plays Don Castillo
Christopher Columbus
1985
Plays Ron Palmer
Art Detectives
2025
Plays George Garvey
Murphy's Law
2001
Plays Dr. Donald Templeton
The Wimbledon Poisoner
1994
Plays Will Humphreys
The Blonde Bombshell
1999
Plays Trevor Ramsay
The Missing Postman
1997
Plays Davi
Twist of Fate
1989
Plays CPO Chalky White
Armchair Thriller
1978
Plays Alan Roe
Our Friends in the North
1996
Plays Gerald Somers
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Leonard
Strangers
1996
Plays The Sergeant
Theatre Night
1985
Plays Melvyn Stockard
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Mike Ross
A Touch of Frost
1992
Plays Iain Kallis
Spooks
2002
Plays Greg Collins
Minder
1979
Plays Dennis Ralston
Between the Lines
1992
Latest Trailers
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Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Full Filmography 62
Art Detectives
Ron Palmer
2025Season 1
The Feud
Terry Dobson · 6 episodes
2025–
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Mick Shipman
2024
Whitstable Pearl
Dickie Masters
2024Season 3
Curfew
Rhys Holden · 6 episodes
2024–
The Inheritance
Dennis · 4 episodes
2023–
Hounded
Gregory
2022
Me, Myself & Di
Clifford
2021
National Theatre Live: Death of England: Michael
(Additional Voice)
2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Larry Lamb and where are they from?
Larry Lamb is 79 years old, born on October 10, 1947 in Edmonton, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Larry Lamb?
Larry Lamb is best known for roles in Superman, Superman III, Blood: The Last Vampire.
How many movies has Larry Lamb been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), Larry Lamb has appeared in 25 movies and 36 TV shows.
What was Larry Lamb's first movie?
The career of Larry Lamb began with Horse Latitudes (1975).
What is Larry Lamb's most recent movie or series?
Larry Lamb's most recent release is Art Detectives, which premiered on June 9, 2025.
What TV shows has Larry Lamb appeared in?
On television, Larry Lamb has appeared in Midsomer Murders, EastEnders, Spooks, Would I Lie to You?.
Larry Lamb
1947-10-10 · Edmonton, London, England, UK
Lawrence Douglas "Larry" Lamb (born 10 October 1947) is an English actor and radio talk-show presenter. He played Archie Mitchell in the BBC televisionsoap EastEnders, Michael Shipman in the BBC television show Gavin & Staceyand Mischievous Marty in the cult sitcom Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?