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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Death in Paradise star shares heartbreak after being fired and losing job
BBC Death in Paradise star shares heartbreak after being fired and losing job Kris Marshall is known for playing Humphrey Goodman in Death in Paradise, but his road to stardom was far from conventional. Beyond Paradise actor Kris Marshall has opened up about his unusual route into the world of acting. Despite struggling at school and getting the sack from one job, the star who plays Humphrey Goodman has landed parts in popular shows including My Family, Love Actually, and Death in Paradise. During a recent interview, Kris revealed details about his journey to stardom, which was filled with obstacles but eventually resulted in a thriving career. He's presently occupied with shooting Beyond Paradise, returning as Detective Humphrey Goodman. Following his expulsion from school, Kris was faced with a choice: retake his examinations or follow his acting dreams. Speaking to the Guardian, the Love Actually performer 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. "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. Kris and the cast of Beyond Paradise (Image: BBC) Kris' luck changed whilst employed at a pub, where he met somebody from the entertainment industry. He started by touring the nation with theatrical shows before securing his first cinema appearance. "I went from hiding under my bed from the landlord because I couldn't pay my rent, to flying over to the Toronto film festival to promote my first lead role in a film 18 months later," he revealed. However, it was his roles in Love Actually and the sitcom My Family that truly launched him into the limelight. He commented, "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 Marshall was once fired from a job (Image: BBC) Kris has encountered other setbacks in his acting journey, including the initial cancellation of his series, Sanditon, which was later revived due to popular demand. The period drama Sanditon, based on Jane Austen's unfinished work, unexpectedly returned for a second series after failing to win over viewers in its first series. In conversation with RadioTimes, Kris reflected on the unique experience with Sanditon: "It is the first show I've been on that has been cancelled and then reinstated." He credited the revival to the dedicated fans, stating: "The fans did that after it took off in America, organising an incredible campaign to bring the show back." Article continues below Viewers can catch Beyond Paradise on BBC iPlayer.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall opens up about being sacked from 'grim' job
Former Death in Paradise star Kris Marshall was sacked from Iceland for wearing sunglasses and spent time working in a 'grim' toothpaste factory. Beyond Paradise star Kris Marshall has opened up about his remarkable journey into acting, revealing how he was kicked out of school and lost jobs before finding fame. The actor, who plays Detective Humphrey Goodman, has carved out a successful career with roles in My Family, Love Actually, and Death in Paradise, despite his rocky start. In a candid interview, Kris shared insights into his challenging path to stardom, which was filled with obstacles but eventually led to his thriving career. He's currently filming his latest project as Detective Humphrey Goodman in Beyond Paradise. Following his school expulsion, Kris found himself at a crossroads: retake his exams or chase his acting dreams. Speaking to the Guardian, the Love Actually star confessed: "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 horrible 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. Kris's luck turned when he met someone from the entertainment world whilst working behind a bar. His early career involved travelling with theatre companies before landing his debut film role. However, it was his performances in Love Actually and the comedy series My Family that really launched him to stardom. 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 his programme Sanditon being axed before it was ultimately brought back. Following its struggle to capture viewers during its debut run, Sanditon, adapted from Jane Austen's incomplete work, made a comeback with a second series in July 2022. In conversation with RadioTimes, Kris reflected on the programme's resurrection: "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."
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall recalls one thing that 'will never leave him'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info 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."
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall admits 'will never leave me' as he opens up on being sacked
Death in Paradise star Kris Marshall has opened up on his rise to fame, as he went from being expelled from school to being one of the most recognisable faces on TV Kris Marshall, the star of Beyond Paradise, has candidly discussed his unconventional journey into acting. Despite getting expelled from school and being sacked, the actor known for playing Humphrey Goodman has made a name for himself with roles in My Family, Love Actually, and Death in Paradise. In a recent interview, Kris offered a glimpse into his path to fame, which was fraught with challenges but ultimately led to a successful career. He's currently busy filming for his latest gig as Detective Humphrey Goodman in Beyond Paradise. After being expelled from school, Kris faced a crossroads: resit his exams or pursue acting. Chatting with the Guardian, the Love Actually actor revealed: "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 recalled one particularly unpleasant 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. Kris's fortunes changed when he encountered someone from the industry while working at a bar. His early days involved touring with theatre productions before snagging his first role on the big screen. Yet, it was his parts in Love Actually and the sitcom My Family that truly catapulted him into the limelight. 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 had his fair share of career setbacks, including the cancellation of his show Sanditon before its eventual revival. After failing to win over audiences in its first series, Sanditon, based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel, returned with a second series in July 2022. Speaking to RadioTimes, Kris commented on the show's return: "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."
Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Who was the real Miss Lambe, Jane Austen's mixed-race heroine?
M iss Lambe is one of Jane Austen's most intriguing, enigmatic characters. She appears in Sanditon, Austen's unfinished novel of 1817. We know that the 17-year-old Miss Lambe is a 'half mulatto' West Indian with an 'immense fortune' that makes her 'beyond comparison the most important and precious' match in the seaside town's marriage market. Lady Denham, who lives in Sanditon House, has her eye on her as a possible match for her penniless nephew, Sir Edward Denham. But illness prevented Austen from completing Sanditon and showing us what she had in mind for this character. While working as literary consultant on Andrew Davies's bold ITV adaptation of Sanditon I became absorbed — perhaps even obsessed — with Miss Lambe, who was given the first name Georgiana Lambe for the series. At first glance, she seems anomalous: a mixed-race heiress in the genteel chaos of Sanditon, surrounded by speculators, suitors and social climbers. But as I began assisting the production team in shaping her storyline for the screen, I delved deeper into Austen's world and its colonial entanglements. My digging has left me convinced that Miss Lambe was inspired, at least in part, by a real woman: Sarah Ann Redhead.
