Joseph Marcell

Joseph Marcell

Marcell at Lakeside Theatre.
Born (1948-08-18) 18 August 1948
Saint Lucia
Residence Southall, West London, England
Occupation Actor
Years active 1974–present
Spouse(s) Joyce Marcell
Children Ben Marcell, Jessica Marcell, Anthony King

Joseph Marcell (born 18 August 1948) is a British actor, best known for his role as Geoffrey the British butler on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from its beginning in September 1990, until its final episode in May 1996. Born in Saint Lucia, he moved to the United Kingdom at the age of nine, and currently resides in Southall, West London.

Life and career

Born in Saint Lucia, Marcell moved to the United Kingdom when he was nine years old.[1] He studied theatre and science at college, then took courses in speech and dance. As a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he appeared in productions of Othello and A Midsummer Night's Dream. He has also appeared often on British television and in feature films.[2]

He serves on the board of the Globe Theatre in London, where he featured in a nationwide production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.[3]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1974 Antony and Cleopatra Eros
1978 Empire Road Walter Isaacs
1980 The Professionals Nero Credited as Joe Marcell
1983 Rumpole of the Bailey Freddy Ruingo
1985 Juliet Bravo Bold
1987 Playing Away
1987 Cry Freedom Moses
1988 Doctor Who John Episode: "Remembrance of the Daleks"
1989 Boon Charlie Fowkes
1990 Desmond's Matthew McFarlane
1990–96 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Geoffrey Butler
1992 EastEnders Adrian Bell
1993 David Copperfield Mr. Micawber (voice)
1994 Sioux City Dr. Darryl Reichert
1997 Living Single Reese
1998 In the House Minister
1998 The Bill Vernon Johnson
1998 Brothers and Sisters Pastor Gittens
2003–04 The Bold and the Beautiful Hudson
2006 EastEnders Aubrey Valentine
2007 Rough Crossings David George
2008 Holby City Carl Webster
2008 A Touch of Frost Joshua Wrey
2014 Death In Paradise Alexander Jackson Episode: "The Man with the Golden Gun"

Stage

References

  1. ↑ "Joseph Marcell", Artreach, National Arts Festival, St Lucia.
  2. ↑ "Joseph Marcell net worth", Celebrity Networth.
  3. ↑ Shakespeare's Globe

External links

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