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British rugby league player
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24 July 1956(Chertsey, United Kingdom)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Martin Herdman (born 24 July 1956) is an English actor, boxer and former professional rugby league footballer.
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. He won three caps for Wales while at Fulham from 1981 to 1982.
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.
Acting career
Herdman has played regular parts in Bramwell, Coronation Street, Family Affairs, Soldier Soldier, and The Bill. He played the lead role in the 2018 feature film Sink., written and directed by Mark Gillis.
Personal life
Herdman is the father of actor Joshua Herdman.