Marcus Fraser (actor)
Marcus Fraser | |
|---|---|
| Education | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Television | Foundation, Robin Hood |
Marcus Fraser is a British stage, television, and film actor.
Career
Fraser trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating in 2015.[1] The following year, he made his professional debut on stage in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company comedy drama The Painkiller, alongside Kenneth Branagh and Rob Brydon at the Garrick Theatre in London’s West End.[2][3]
Fraser could be as Jabba in Steve McQueen film Lovers Rock (2020), part of McQueen's Small Axe anthology.[4] Fraser portrayed Calvin Thompson, husband of Marcella Claxton, in ITV true-crime detective series The Long Shadow. He also appeared in Stath Lets Flats and The Sandman.[5]
Fraser had television roles in Foundation for Apple TV+, as well as British crime comedy drama The Outlaws and British thriller series The Capture. His film roles include portraying Gawain in Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) and Arthur's Whisky (2024).[6][7] He also appeared in 2022 film I Used to Be Famous alongside Ed Skrein.[8]
In 2025, Fraser could be seen as the character Little John in MGM+ television series Robin Hood.[9][10]
Partial filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Transformers: The Last Knight | Gawain | Film |
| 2018 | Stath Lets Flats | Don | 1 episode |
| 2019 | The Capture | Mikey | 5 episodes |
| 2020 | Lovers Rock | Jabba | Part of the Small Axe anthology |
| 2021-2022 | The Outlaws | Souljah | 7 episodes |
| 2022 | The Sandman | Aglieth | 1 episode |
| 2022 | I Used to Be Famous | Mike | Film |
| 2023 | The Long Shadow | Calvin Thompson | 3 episodes |
| 2023 | The Book of Clarence | Matthew | Film |
| 2024 | Arthur's Whisky | Nathan | Film |
| 2025 | Foundation | Vandagh | 5 episodes |
| 2025 | Robin Hood | Little John | Main cast |
References
- ^ "Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Graduating Actors Showcase 2015 review". The Stage. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Cast confirmed for Branagh's Painkiller". Official London Theatre. 29 Jan 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Full Casting For Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's New Comedy The Painkiller". London Theatre Direct. 4 Feb 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ Crump, Andy (November 30, 2020). "Small Axe: Lovers Rock Is an Exhilarating Triumph and a Party like No Other". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 3 Nov 2025.
- ^ Hibbs, James (25 Sep 2023). "The Long Shadow cast: Full list of actors in ITV true crime drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ Bacon, Jess (2 Nov 2025). "Robin Hood cast: Who stars alongside Sean Bean in the MGM+ series?". Radio Times. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ Palmer, Katie (2 November 2025). "Robin Hood cast includes Hollyoaks stars and Hollywood icons". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ Brayden, Kate (20 Sep 2022). "The makers of Netflix's heartwarming I Used To Be Famous: "If this film has any kind of positive effect, then it's everything for us"". Hot Press. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ Baugher Milas, Lacy (November 1, 2025). "MGM+'s Robin Hood Fleshes Out the Familiar Legend in Thrilling New Ways". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 3 Nov 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 26, 2025). "'Robin Hood': Lauren McQueen Set As Marian; Lydia Peckham, TikTok Star Henry Rowley & More Also Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 Nov 2025.