Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall recalls one thing that 'will never leave him'
Kris Marshall, the star of Beyond Paradise, has openly spoken about his unconventional route into acting. Despite being expelled from school and getting the sack, the actor known for portraying Humphrey Goodman has established himself with roles in My Family, Love Actually, and Death in Paradise.
In a recent interview, Kris provided insight into his road to stardom, which was riddled with obstacles but eventually resulted in a thriving career. He's presently occupied filming for his latest role as Detective Humphrey Goodman in Beyond Paradise.
Following his expulsion from school, Kris encountered a turning point: retake his exams or pursue acting.
Speaking to the Guardian, the Love Actually star disclosed: "The only problem was, I had no idea how to get into the industry. Instead, I worked the odd, crazy job to make ends meet - doing shifts in a toothpaste factory or in the laundry of an abattoir."
He remembered one especially grim experience: "That one was pretty grim - the smell will never leave me. I was once fired from Iceland for wearing blue sunglasses on the till, and for a while, I knocked on the doors of people who hadn't paid their TV licences," reports the Express, reports the Mirror.
Kris's luck shifted when he met someone from the industry whilst working at a bar. His initial period involved touring with theatre productions before landing his first role on the silver screen.
However, it was his appearances in Love Actually and the sitcom My Family that genuinely launched him into the spotlight. He added: "I would get recognised daily. Since then, it hasn't stopped, but I don't mind - it's a small price to pay for what is a wonderful job."
Kris has experienced his share of professional disappointments, including the axing of his programme Sanditon before it was eventually brought back.
After struggling to capture viewers during its debut series, Sanditon, adapted from Jane Austen's incomplete novel, returned for a second series in July 2022.
Speaking to RadioTimes, Kris reflected on the programme's comeback: "It is the first show I've been on that has been cancelled and then reinstated.
"The fans did that after it took off in America, organising an incredible campaign to bring the show back."
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