Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, former professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Date of Birth | 08/05/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Martin Compston
06/05/2026
Martin Compston marked his 42nd birthday in 2026 with a social media post referencing his long-running Line of Duty connection with Vicky McClure. The post drew attention because he shared the celebration publicly while keeping most of his family life private.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Martin Compston is a Scottish actor and former professional footballer best known for playing Steve Arnott in Line of Duty and for his breakout role in Sweet Sixteen. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Columba's High School, Gourock, Inverclyde |
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Personal Life
| Birth Place | Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland |
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| Raised In | Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland |
| Early Life | Grew up in Greenock and played football as a teenager before turning to acting. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Tianna Chanel Flynn |
| Children | 1 |
Family
| Siblings | Barry Compston |
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Career
| Football Career | Played football in his youth and had a brief spell with Greenock Morton. |
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| Acting Breakthrough | Discovered by Ken Loach at an audition at his old high school and cast in Sweet Sixteen (2002). |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He left school after his fifth year to pursue football. | |
| 2. He originally dreamed of playing for Celtic. | |
| 3. His acting debut came with Sweet Sixteen after being spotted by Ken Loach. | |
| 4. He has worked as both an actor and a former professional footballer. |
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