Martin Maloney

Martin Maloney is a writer, actor, musician, and comedian born in Merseyside to an Irish family. Martin relocated to County Mayo at thirteen. In 1998, he met Chris Tordoff, and their shared love of BBC2 and Channel 4 comedy led them to study TV production at Ballyfermot College. Together, they created the cult comedy Hardy Bucks, where Martin co-wrote and starred as the lead character.

The show became a phenomenon, running for five seasons on RTÉ, and culminating in The Hardy Bucks Movie, a 2014 box-office hit with Universal Pictures, later distributed on Netflix alongside the series.

A passionate musician, Martin began playing guitar and singing at seventeen, touring Europe as a performer in his early twenties. His music remains an integral part of his live comedy shows, adding depth to his creative performances.

Beyond Hardy Bucks, Martin has appeared in TV and film projects such as Gold, Republic of Telly, and Vikings, cementing his reputation as a versatile and compelling performer.

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