Profile:
Born: October 10 1961 in Islington, London.
Star sign: Libra.
Family: Father Frank, mother Eileen. Brother Gary was a fellow band member of Spandau Ballet and acted alongside Martin in The Krays. Currently appearing in Eastenders.
Education: Rotherfield Junior School. Central Foundation Grammar School in Old Street, London. Attended the Anna Sher Children's Theatre in Islington from the age of eight.
Previous jobs: Acted in many TV productions as a child including Jackanory and Rumpole of the Bailey. Left school at 16 and started a printing apprenticeship.
Lives: House in the Hertfordshire countryside.
Love life: Married to Shirlie Holliman since 1988. Shirlie was part of the Wham pop duo Pepsi and Shirlie.
Children: Daughter Harley (born 1989), son Roman (born 1993).
