Martin Freeman | DISNEY THIS DAY

Martin Freeman | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 8, 1971

September 8, 2026

On this day in 1971, actor Martin Freeman was born. Marvel fans know him as Everett Ross in ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ and ‘Secret Invasion.’ Freeman also appeared as Arthur Dent in Disney’s ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ and as the voice of Poe De Spell in ‘DuckTales.’ He is set to join Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’ later in 2026. Freeman’s acclaimed career includes memorable roles in the UK original ‘The Office,’ ‘Sherlock,’ ‘Love Actually,’ and ‘The Hobbit,’ to name just a few standout titles. [55 years ago in 2026]

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