12 Facts About Martin Compston

Martin Compston is a Scottish actor and former professional footballer.

Martin Compston played Anti-Corruption Unit Detective Inspector Steve Arnott in the BBC drama Line of Duty, Liam in Ken Loach's Sweet Sixteen, Paul Ferris in The Wee Man, Ewan Brodie in Monarch of the Glen, and Dan Docherty in The Nest.

Martin Compston had a regular role in the BBC TV serial Monarch of the Glen.

Martin Compston then appeared in three films: A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints with Robert Downey, Jr.

Martin Compston starred in the 2010 film Soulboy, alongside Craig Parkinson, playing the role of Joe McCain.

Martin Compston made a cameo appearance in a low-budget web series, Night is Day.

Martin Compston appeared in The View's music video for "Grace" and "How Long".

In 2012, Martin Compston starred in the lead role of Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott, a detective on an anti-corruption squad, in the BBC police drama Line of Duty, acting alongside Craig Parkinson once more.

Martin Compston appeared as Roy James in The Great Train Robbery.

In 2014,2016,2017,2019 and 2021, Martin Compston reprised his lead role of Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott in five more series of police drama Line of Duty, which moved from BBC Two to BBC One at the start of its fourth series.

In 2021, Martin Compston was cast to star as Fulmer Hamilton in the Amazon Prime Video thriller The Rig, which was released in January 2023.

Martin Compston is a supporter of Scottish independence and the Scottish National Party.