About Martin
Martin Bayfield was born on 21 December 1966 in Bedford, England. He played rugby union as a lock forward for Northampton Saints and Bedford Blues, earning 31 England caps and 3 British Lions caps between 1991 and 1996. A neck injury in early 1998 forced his retirement from professional rugby. Since then he has worked as a broadcaster for BT Sport and ITV covering rugby and presented other sports including American football and strongman competitions. He appeared in all eight Harry Potter films as Hagrid's body double and stunt double.
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Known for
- rugby union player for England and British Lions
- body double and stunt performer in Harry Potter films
- presenter for ITV rugby coverage
- co-presenter of Crimewatch
- BT Sport rugby broadcaster
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