Martyn Ford (bodybuilder)

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Martyn Ford (bodybuilder) - Wikipedia

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Martyn Ford
Born	(1982-05-26) 26 May 1982 (age 42) Minworth, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Other names	"The Nightmare"
Occupation	Bodybuilder

professional bodybuilder
Best statistics
Height	6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Weight	320 lb (145 kg)

Martyn Ford (born 26 May 1982) is a British bodybuilder, social media personality, and actor. Ford gained significant attention and recognition for his physical stature and height, standing at around 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall. He is often referred to as "The Nightmare" due to his intimidating appearance.^[1]

Biography

Ford was born in Minworth, Birmingham.^[2]

Initially, Ford had a background in cricket, playing at a professional level.^[1] However, he transitioned into bodybuilding and quickly made a name for himself in the fitness industry. Ford became widely known for his extreme physique, particularly his massive size and muscularity. He has competed in various bodybuilding competitions and has amassed a substantial following on social media platforms such as Instagram, where he shares his fitness journey and motivates his fans.^[3]

Beyond his involvement in bodybuilding, Ford has also ventured into acting. He has appeared in a number of films, including Undisputed IV (2016), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), and Redcon-1 (2018). He is regarded as a prominent figure in the fitness and bodybuilding community, known for his dedication to training and his ability to transform his physique.^[4]

Acting career

In 2016, Ford made his debut in the film industry with a role in Boyka: Undisputed, where he portrayed the character Koshmar. Following his debut, he continued to build his acting portfolio with appearances in various films. In 2018, he appeared in Robin Hood: The Rebellion, playing the character Brimstone, and featured in the action-comedy film Kill Ben Lyk, where he portrayed the character Bale. That same year, he was also seen in The Marine 6: Close Quarters as Oscar Hayes, alongside renowned professional wrestler Shawn Michaels and actor Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin.^[5]

Ford's involvement in the film industry expanded further in 2018 when he appeared in Final Score (2018 film), starring alongside Pierce Brosnan, Ray Stevenson, and Dave Bautista. In the film, Ford portrayed the character Vlad. Additionally, he showcased his acting skills in the zombie horror film Redcon-1 as Corporal Jacob Gallagher. In 2021, Martyn became part of the Fast & Furious franchise with his role as Lieutenant Sue in F9: The Fast Saga.^{[citation needed]}

Aside from films, he has also made appearances in television series. In 2021, he joined the cast of The Nevers, a fantasy drama series, where he portrayed the character Nicholas Perbal (also called "Odium") in three episodes.^{[citation needed]}

In June 2023, he was announced as the actor to portray the video game character Shao Kahn in the sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat film.^[6]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2016	Boyka: Undisputed	Koshmar
2017	Kingsman: The Golden Circle	Glastonbury Guard
2018	Accident Man	Masseuse
	Redcon-1	Corporal Jacob Gallagher
	Viking Destiny	Torstein Steiner
	Final Score	Vlad
	The Marine 6: Close Quarters	Oscar Hayes
	Kill Ben Lyk	Bale
	Robin Hood: The Rebellion	Brimstone
2020	The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud	Musculor
2021	F9: The Fast Saga	Lieutenant Sue
2023	The Machine	Sponge
2025	Mortal Kombat 2	Shao Kahn	Post-production
TBA	Red Sonja	General Karlak	Post-production

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2016	Of Kings and Prophets	Goliath	1 episode
2017	Benidorm	Hercules	1 episode
2021–2023	The Nevers	Nicholas Perbal 'Odium'	4 episodes
2022	The Sandman	Squatterbloat	1 episode
2024	Those About to Die (TV Series)	Flamma	7 Episodes

References

^ ^a ^b Hardiman, Jess (16 October 2018). "How Martyn Ford Went From Skinny Cricketer To 6 Ft 8 Beast Dubbed 'The Nightmare'". LADbible. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
^ Admin, F&P (8 November 2015). "How a 6ft 8in 'lanky lad' transformed himself into an unrecognisable muscle-bound 'man mountain'". Fitness and Power. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
^ Smart, Ryan (30 April 2022). "Martyn Ford shows off huge physique as he continues boxing training". SPORF. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
^ Sun, Kealan Hughes – The (9 October 2022). "British bodybuilder piles on muscle in stunning body transformation". news. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
^ "KSW on the Verge of Signing Popular Heavyweight Figure Martyn Ford". MMA Sucka. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
^ Grobar, Matt (15 June 2023). "'Mortal Kombat 2': Martyn Ford, Desmond Chiam, Ana Thu Nguyen & Damon Herriman Join New Line Sequel". Deadline. Retrieved 16 June 2023.

External links

Martyn Ford at IMDb

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