Matt Bardock
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Matthew Arthur "Matt" Bardock (born April 5th 1969) in Coulsdon, Surrey is an English actor.
, Surrey, where he was a keen drummer, and was a member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain before training at the Guildhall School of drama
, alongside Sir David Jason
's Detective Inspector William "Jack" Frost
. Matt's character Barnard was the nephew of the Chief Constable
. While many believe he had only got into CID
through his family connections, Frost sees beyond that and takes Barnard under his wing. He was later promoted to Detective Sergeant, but was killed off in the 1997 episode "No Other Love."
In July and August 2000 Bardock played the role of Danny Weir in the short-lived TV comedy Pay and Display
alongside James Bolam
.
Bardock has also appeared as murder suspect Scott Burnett in The Bill
, his character was developed and he began a relationship with P.C Honey Harman and later married her though the marriage was short lived after it was discovered that he had murdered his first wife. His character later died in prison having hanged himself (2004),
Prime Suspect 2 (1992), Sixty-Six
as the sadistic pornographer, Jason Reynolds, the Channel 4
series No Angels
— in which he played registrar Peter Compton — and had a small part in ITV
's Midsomer Murders
. In May 2005 Bardock played Detective Inspector Tom Wilson in Episode 3 Series 2 of New Tricks, on BBC1.
In 2007, Matt joined the BBC
television series Casualty
as paramedic Jeff Collier — the character left the programme in May 2007, but returned in September. However, this was not Matt's first appearance in Casualty - in 1993, he played a leading gang member in the controversial episode "Boiling Point", where he helped burn down the original hospital.
Matt also has stage experience, having been in the original production of 'Mojo' by Jez Butterworth
at the Royal Court Theatre
in 1995.
In 2008 Bardock turned on the Christmas lights in Newbury, Berkshire
. He flicked the switch at 5:00pm on Friday 28 November in The Market Place.
Early life
Bardock attended Woodcote High School in CoulsdonCoulsdon
Coulsdon is a town on the southernmost boundary of the London Borough of Croydon. It is surrounded by the Metropolitan Green Belt of the Farthing Down, Coulsdon Common and Kenley Common...
, Surrey, where he was a keen drummer, and was a member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain before training at the Guildhall School of drama
Career
Bardock first came to notice for his role as D.C. Clive Barnard in the British television series A Touch of FrostA Touch of Frost (TV series)
A Touch of Frost is a television detective series produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV from 1992 until 2010, initially based on the Frost novels by R. D. Wingfield....
, alongside Sir David Jason
David Jason
Sir David John White, OBE , better known by his stage name David Jason, is an English BAFTA award-winning actor. He is best known as the main character Derek "Del Boy" Trotter on the BBC sit-com Only Fools and Horses from 1981, the voice of Mr Toad in The Wind In The Willows and as detective Jack...
's Detective Inspector William "Jack" Frost
Jack Frost (detective)
Detective Chief Inspector William Edward "Jack" Frost, GC is a fictional detective created by R. D. Wingfield - characterised as sloppy, untidy, hopeless with paperwork - but unmatched at solving mysteries...
. Matt's character Barnard was the nephew of the Chief Constable
Chief Constable
Chief constable is the rank used by the chief police officer of every territorial police force in the United Kingdom except for the City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police, as well as the chief officers of the three 'special' national police forces, the British Transport Police, Ministry...
. While many believe he had only got into CID
Criminal Investigation Department
The Crime Investigation Department is the branch of all Territorial police forces within the British Police and many other Commonwealth police forces, to which plain clothes detectives belong. It is thus distinct from the Uniformed Branch and the Special Branch.The Metropolitan Police Service CID,...
through his family connections, Frost sees beyond that and takes Barnard under his wing. He was later promoted to Detective Sergeant, but was killed off in the 1997 episode "No Other Love."
In July and August 2000 Bardock played the role of Danny Weir in the short-lived TV comedy Pay and Display
Pay And Display (TV series)
Pay And Display is a short-lived British sitcom starring James Bolam that lasted only one series. It was written by Dominic English.-Cast:*James Bolam - Sydney Street*Matt Bardock - Danny Weir*Diana Weston - Miss Cummings*Pearce Quigley - Adolf...
alongside James Bolam
James Bolam
James Christopher Bolam, MBE is a British actor, best known for his roles as Jack Ford in When the Boat Comes In, Trevor Chaplin in The Beiderbecke Trilogy, Terry Collier in The Likely Lads and its sequel Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?, Roy Figgis in Only When I Laugh, Dr Arthur Gilder in...
.
Bardock has also appeared as murder suspect Scott Burnett in The Bill
The Bill
The Bill is a police procedural television series that ran from October 1984 to August 2010. It focused on the lives and work of one shift of police officers, rather than on any particular aspect of police work...
, his character was developed and he began a relationship with P.C Honey Harman and later married her though the marriage was short lived after it was discovered that he had murdered his first wife. His character later died in prison having hanged himself (2004),
Prime Suspect 2 (1992), Sixty-Six
Sixty Six (film)
Sixty Six is a 2006 British biographical-comedy-drama film about a bar mitzvah which takes place in London on the day of the 1966 world cup final based on the true life bar mitzvah of director Paul Weiland.- Plot :...
as the sadistic pornographer, Jason Reynolds, the Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
series No Angels
No Angels (TV series)
No Angels is a critically acclaimed British television comedy drama series, produced by the independent production company World Productions for Channel 4, which ran for three seasons from 2004 to 2006. It was devised by Toby Whithouse.-Premise:...
— in which he played registrar Peter Compton — and had a small part in ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
's Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders is a British television detective drama that has aired on ITV since 1997. The show is based on the books by Caroline Graham, as originally adapted by Anthony Horowitz. The lead character is DCI Tom Barnaby who works for Causton CID. When Nettles left the show in 2011 he was...
. In May 2005 Bardock played Detective Inspector Tom Wilson in Episode 3 Series 2 of New Tricks, on BBC1.
In 2007, Matt joined the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
television series Casualty
Casualty (TV series)
Casualty, stylised as Casual+y, is a British weekly television show broadcast on BBC One, and the longest-running emergency medical drama television series in the world. Created by Jeremy Brock and Paul Unwin, it was first broadcast on 6 September 1986, and transmitted in the UK on BBC One. The...
as paramedic Jeff Collier — the character left the programme in May 2007, but returned in September. However, this was not Matt's first appearance in Casualty - in 1993, he played a leading gang member in the controversial episode "Boiling Point", where he helped burn down the original hospital.
Matt also has stage experience, having been in the original production of 'Mojo' by Jez Butterworth
Jez Butterworth
Jeremy “Jez” Butterworth is an English dramatist and film director.-Life and career:Butterworth was born in London, England, and attended Verulam Comprehensive School, St Albans and St John's College, Cambridge...
at the Royal Court Theatre
Royal Court Theatre
The Royal Court Theatre is a non-commercial theatre on Sloane Square, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It is noted for its contributions to modern theatre...
in 1995.
In 2008 Bardock turned on the Christmas lights in Newbury, Berkshire
Newbury, Berkshire
Newbury is a civil parish and the principal town in the west of the county of Berkshire in England. It is situated on the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal, and has a town centre containing many 17th century buildings. Newbury is best known for its racecourse and the adjoining former USAF...
. He flicked the switch at 5:00pm on Friday 28 November in The Market Place.
Film
- Cassandra's Dream (2007) … Finn, Jaguar Owner (director: Woody Allen)
- Sixty SixSixty Six (film)Sixty Six is a 2006 British biographical-comedy-drama film about a bar mitzvah which takes place in London on the day of the 1966 world cup final based on the true life bar mitzvah of director Paul Weiland.- Plot :...
(2006) … Mr. Grieg (director: Paul Weiland) - All or Nothing (2002) … Man at Bar (director: Mike Leigh)
- Bollywood Queen (2001) … Facer (director: Jeremy Wooding)
- Jimmy Fizz (2001) … Drew (director: Tony Maylam)
- Honest (2000) … Cedric (director: David Stewart)
- This Year's LoveThis Year's LoveThis Year's Love is the title of a 1999 film set in and around Camden Town in London. It was written and directed by David Kane.-Cast:*Dougray Scott as Cameron*Jennifer Ehle as Sophie*Ian Hart as Liam*Sophie Okonedo as Denise...
(1999) … Davey, Billy's mate (director: David Kane) - Topsy-TurvyTopsy-TurvyTopsy-Turvy is a 1999 musical drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh and stars Allan Corduner as Arthur Sullivan and Jim Broadbent as W. S. Gilbert, along with Timothy Spall and Lesley Manville. The story concerns the 15-month period in 1884 and 1885 leading up to the premiere of Gilbert...
(1999) … Mr. Benjamin Trip (director: Mike Leigh)
Television
- CasualtyCasualty (TV series)Casualty, stylised as Casual+y, is a British weekly television show broadcast on BBC One, and the longest-running emergency medical drama television series in the world. Created by Jeremy Brock and Paul Unwin, it was first broadcast on 6 September 1986, and transmitted in the UK on BBC One. The...
… Jeff Collier - New Street LawNew Street LawNew Street Law is a British legal drama television series produced by Red Production Company in association with One-Eyed Dog Ltd for BBC One. The series was created by G. F. Newman and Matthew Hall, and starred an ensemble cast headed by John Hannah and Paul Freeman...
… Dennis Longwell; 2006 (director: David Skynner) - The StreetThe StreetThe Street may refer to:*The Street , a drama shown on BBC One in 2006, 2007 and 2009*"The Street" , by H. P. Lovecraft*The Street , a 1946 novel by Ann Petry...
… Alex; 2006 (director: David Blair) - No AngelsNo AngelsThe No Angels are an all-female pop trio from Germany, consisting of band members Lucy Diakovska, Sandy Mölling, and Jessica Wahls. Critically acclaimed, the band has won dozen of awards and prizes since their establishment in the early 2000s, including three ECHOs, a World Music Awards, a NRJ...
… Peter; 2005 - The BillThe BillThe Bill is a police procedural television series that ran from October 1984 to August 2010. It focused on the lives and work of one shift of police officers, rather than on any particular aspect of police work...
… Scott Burnett; 2005 - Judge John DeedJudge John DeedJudge John Deed is a British legal drama television series produced by the BBC in association with One-Eyed Dog for BBC One. It was created by G.F. Newman and stars Martin Shaw as Sir John Deed, a High Court judge who tries to seek real justice in the cases before him. It also stars Jenny Seagrove...
… Alan Ferns; 2004 (director: Tristram Powell) - Midsommer Murders … Harry Rose; 2005 (director: Peter Smith)
- New Tricks … DI Tom Wilson; 2004 (director: Martyn Friend)
- FamilyFamilyIn human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization of children...
… Inspector Mickey Fowler; 2003 (director: David Drury) - SuspicionSuspicionSuspicion may refer to:*Suspicion , a feeling of distrust or perceived guilt for someone or something-Music:* "Suspicion" , recorded by Elvis Presley and Terry Stafford* "Suspicion" , a song by R.E.M....
… DS Wilmot; 2003 (director: Jamie Payne) - Murder in Mind … Charles Merrick; 2002 (director: Coky Giedroyc)
- The Art of WarThe Art of WarThe Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise that is attributed to Sun Tzu , a high ranking military general and strategist during the late Spring and Autumn period...
…Keith Reynolds; 2002 - 'Orrible'Orrible'Orrible is a British television sitcom produced by the BBC. Broadcast in 2001, it was written by and starred Johnny Vaughan. Vaughan appears as a taxi-cab driver and wannabe small time criminal in Acton . Despite the BBC having high hopes and heavily promoting the series, it was panned by critics...
… Reuben; 2001 (director: Dominic Brigstocke) - Murphy's LawMurphy's Law (TV series)Murphy's Law is a BBC television drama, produced by Tiger Aspect Productions for BBC Northern Ireland, starring James Nesbitt as an undercover police officer, Tommy Murphy. There were five series of the drama, shown on BBC One. The first two were composed of individual stories. Series three, four...
… Johnny; 2001 (director: John Strickland) - Dirty TricksDirty tricksDirty tricks are unethical, duplicitous, slanderous or illegal tactics employed to destroy or diminish the effectiveness of political or business opponents...
… Clive; 2000 (director: Paul Seed) - Pay and DisplayPay And Display (TV series)Pay And Display is a short-lived British sitcom starring James Bolam that lasted only one series. It was written by Dominic English.-Cast:*James Bolam - Sydney Street*Matt Bardock - Danny Weir*Diana Weston - Miss Cummings*Pearce Quigley - Adolf...
… Daniel Weir; 200 (director: Andy D'Emmoney) - Last ChristmasLast Christmas"Last Christmas" is a song by British pop duo Wham!, released on Epic Records in 1984, on a double A-side with "Everything She Wants". It was written by George Michael, one half of the duo...
… Bobby Moore; 1999 (director: Adrian Shergold) - Kavanagh QCKavanagh QCKavanagh QC is a British television series made by Carlton Television for ITV between 1995 and 2001. It has been shown on ITV3 as recently as August 2011; series 1–6 are available on Region 2 DVDs....
… Rev. Ian Winfarthing in "Innocency of Life"; 14 April 1998(director: Ferdy Fairfax) - The LakesThe LakesThe Lakes may refer to:Places* The Lakes, Visalia, California* Lake District National Park in England* The Lakes, Las Vegas, United States, a planned community* The Lakes, Western Australia** The Lakes Important Bird Area* The Lakes, Copenhagen, Denmark...
… Albie; 1997 (director: David Blair) - Tom Jones … Jack; 1997 (director: Metin Huseyin)
- Deep Secrets … Martin; 1996 (director: Diarmiud Lawrence)
- Bodyguards … DI Trevor Curran; 1995 (director: Bob Bierman)
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones … Carl in "Attack of the Hawkmen"; 8 October 1995 (director: Ben Burtt)
- A Touch of FrostA Touch of Frost (TV series)A Touch of Frost is a television detective series produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV from 1992 until 2010, initially based on the Frost novels by R. D. Wingfield....
… DC Barnard; 1992 - Prime Suspect 2 … Jason; 1992 (director: John Strickland)
Theatre
- The Dark … Barnaby; Donmar WarehouseDonmar WarehouseDonmar Warehouse is a small not-for-profit theatre in the Covent Garden area of London, with a capacity of 251.-About:Under the artistic leadership of Michael Grandage, the theatre has presented some of London’s most memorable award-winning theatrical experiences, as well as garnered critical...
, London; 23 March – 24 April 2004 (director: Anna Mackmin) - Frame 312 … Tom and Roy; Donmar Warehouse, London; 2002 (director: Josie Rourke)
- Kick For Touch … Joe; Crucible Theatre, London; 2002 (director: Josie Rourke)
External links
- Matt Bardock — CV on Spotlight
- HattonMcEwan.com — profile on agent's website