Martin Herdman

Martin Herdman
Personal information
Full name Martin John Herdman
Born (1956-07-24) 24 July 1956
Playing information
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Position Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1981–≥82 Fulham RLFC 92 14 0 1 45
1984 → Leigh (loan)
Total 92 14 0 1 45
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1981–82 Wales 3 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]

Martin Herdman (born 24 July 1956) is an English actor, boxer, and professional rugby league player.

Rugby league career

Herdman played at representative level for Wales and club level for Fulham RLFC. He played as a Second-row during the era of contested scrums.[3] He won three caps for Wales while at Fulham from 1981 to 1982.[2]

In 1984, Herdman went to America after being given a tryout as a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, but was cut from their roster.[4]

Acting career

Herdman has played regular parts in Bramwell, Coronation Street, Family Affairs, Soldier Soldier, and The Bill.[5]

Personal life

Herdman is the father of actor Joshua Herdman.

References

  1. ↑ Farrar, Dave; Lush, Peter (2000). From Fulham to Wembley : 20 years of Rugby League in London. London: London League Publications. ISBN 978-0952606444.
  2. 1 2 "Martin Herdman". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. ↑ Graham Williams, Peter Lush, David Farrar (November 2009). "The British Rugby League Records Book [Page-108…114]". London League Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6
  4. ↑ "Rugby player Herdman sliced from KC roster". Lawrence Journal-World. 20 July 1984. p. 18.
  5. ↑ "Biography at martinherdman.com". martinherdman.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.

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