Martin Freeman Martin Freeman Martin John Christopher Freeman (born 8 September 1971) is an English actor and comedian, who became known for portraying Tim Canterbury in the original UK version of sitcom mockumentary "The Office", Dr. John Watson in the British crime drama "Sherlock", Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" film trilogy, and Lester Nygaard in the dark comedy-crime drama TV series "Fargo". His other notable film roles include the romantic comedy "Love Actually" (2003), the comic science fiction film "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (2005), the semi-improvised comedy "Nativity!" (2009), the comedic "Three Flavours Cornetto" trilogy, most prominently in
Ringers: Lord of the Fans "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins." The Mythopoeic Society and the Tolkien Society are mentioned. The film also tells the story of the cartoon version of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" animated films. The success of the Peter Jackson films is described through interviews with Jackson and the stars of the trilogy. The film is narrated by Dominic Monaghan. "Ringers: Lord of the Fans" won the award for "Outstanding Achievement in a Documentary" at the 2005 Newport Beach Film Festival and was nominated for "Best DVD Release" at the 2006 Saturn Awards. Ringers: Lord of the Fans Ringers: