Martin Compston news, interviews and updates on the beloved actor

Martin Compston is a Greenock-born actor and former professional footballer.
He joined Aberdeen's youth team as a teen and then signed professionally with his hometown club, Greenock Morton.
He made two substitute appearances in the 2001–02 Scottish Football League season before stepping away from the game to pursue acting.
Compston during a training session at Champneys Tring ahead of the Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 match (Image: Nigel French/PA Wire) Compston's first attempt at acting was for Ken Loach's Sweet Sixteen which launched his career.
Read on for all the latest Martin Compston news, interviews and updates.
As reported by the Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest Martin Compston news stories.
First look at Martin Compston in hit ITV drama Red Eye
Martin Compston revealed worst thing about his 41st birthday
Plush Renfrewshire hotel visited by celebs reopened after makeover
Martin Compston is married to Tianna Chanel Flynn, an American actress. They tied the knot at his family's chapel in Greenock in 2016.
They have a son together.
Martin Compston and his wife Tianna Chanel Flynn (Image: Newsquest)
Compston is set to feature in the second series of hit ITV drama Red Eye alongside Jing Lusi, who returns as DS Hana Li.
ITV shared a first look at the new series on social media (Image: ITV) The thriller was one of ITV's top 10 dramas of 2024 and saw more than eight million viewers tune in with 29.3m streams on ITVX.
The actor was also recently seen in Amazon Prime's Fear, a three-part psychological thriller which was filmed in Glasgow.
The show had its world premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival in February and was released on Prime in March.
Martin Compston in Fear (Image: Kirsty Ellis/Prime Video) The series is about a family who are 'pushed to their absolute limits'.
It also stars Anjli Mohindra, Solly McLeod, and Dumbarton's BAFTA-award-winning actor James Cosmo, among others.
Martin Compston is best known for his standout roles in hit TV series and popular films.
His popular TV series include his role as DI Steve Arnott in Line of Duty and Ewan Brodie in the beloved BBC show Monarch of the Glen.
Some of his movies are Sweet Sixteen, The Wee Man, and Mary Queen of Scots.
Compston is 5′ 8.
Martin Compston turned 41 on May 8.
Compston is a Celtic fan.
The actor partied with Hoops players after they won the Premier Sports Cup Final in 2024.
Martin Compston co-hosts the Restless Natives podcast with broadcaster Gordon Smart.
The weekly podcast was launched in August 2022, where the duo set themselves 'missions', inspired by the 1985 Scottish film Restless Natives, where they plot new schemes for fun and laughs.
The actor lives with his wife and son in Las Vegas.
He also owns a flat in Greenock to be near his parents on trips back home.
Norwegian Fling is a six-part BBC Scotland travel series in which Compston and Phil MacHugh retrace Norway's length, from Oslo to the Arctic Circle, on a 2,000-mile road trip.
The pair dive into modern Norwegian culture, from roller-skiing and sky-jump zip-lining near Oslo to crowd-surfing at a Black Metal gig and getting up close with a wolf in the wild.

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

Newsweek

an hour ago

• Newsweek

Dawn Staley Reveals Helpful Advice For Eagles' Jalen Hurts

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Jalen Hurts has a friend in South Carolina Women's Basketball coach, Dawn Staley. The Philadelphia-born coach, who has made her support of the Philadelphia Eagles well known, recently revealed that she frequently sends messages to Hurts, offering some inspiration. As a quarterback in one of the toughest NFL markets, Staley feels that Hurts could use the frequent inspiration, even though he was considered one of the "coolest cats." "I know sometimes when you play for a team that's in Philly, and you're the quarterback, and you're the star, it really is a lonely place," said Staley. "He's QB1, we lose, the city goes crazy. So, I know it's a lonely place. Sometimes I text him, 'Hey, don't get too high with the highs or low.' He doesn't... He doesn't now. He's the coolest cat that I know, but sometimes you need to hear that you're the only one who is going to feel the pressure of everybody else, because other people in other positions can just kind of go under the radar, so to speak. When it's the quarterback, and we know you've got the potential to take us to Super Bowls and win Super Bowls, you really feel the pressure." Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles on the sideline during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles on the sideline during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, run in Philadelphia hasn't always been easy. Although he quickly earned the support of the city after taking over as the starter during his rookie effort, beating out the struggling Carson Wentz, a sophomore slump created a negative narrative about Hurts as a franchise quarterback. Kylie Kelce and Dawn Staley talks about the pressure Jalen Hurts has being the quarterback in Philadelphia and how it can be really lonely for him. Dawn says she checks up on him, just to make sure he's good. She also says Jalen is the coolest calmest person ever. — ✍🏾 (@clearittfup) June 20, 2025 Even after Hurts put together an MVP campaign in year three and led the Eagles to the Super Bowl, the franchise quarterback remains one of the most polarizing players at the position. Staley was happy to see Hurts overcome the narratives in 2024, putting together a second Super Bowl run and coming out on top. The pressure was on Hurts to deliver more often than not, and he ended the season by earning Super Bowl MVP honors after the Eagles took down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Staley's advice likely went a long way for Hurts throughout his Philadelphia journey. Since the quarterback still faces a ton of question marks with all he's accomplished, Staley will have to continue reaching out to the two-time Pro Bowler to keep him sharp in the City of Brotherly Love. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.

USA Today

13 hours ago

• USA Today

Myktybek Orolbai vs. Tofiq Musayev prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ABC 8

Myktybek Orolbai and Tofiq Musayev meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ABC 8 at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 5-1 UFC main cards, 2025: 57-44-1 Myktybek Orolbai vs. Tofiq Musayev UFC Baku preview Orolbai (13-2-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) will look to rebound from a streak-ending split decision loss to Mateusz Rebecki at UFC 308. Although he walked away with a loss, the Fight of the Night bonus helped ease the sting. Prior to the close setback, the Kyrgyzstan-born lightweight won eight straight, including his first pair of UFC bouts against Uros Medic and Elves Brenner. Orolbai has finished his opponent in 11 of his 13 wins. ... Musayev (22-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes his UFC debut. The Rizin and Bellator veteran comes in on a two-fight winning streak with stoppage of Akira Okada and Koji Takeda. A proven finisher in the lightweight division, 20 of Musayev's career wins 22 have come by stoppage. Myktybek Orolbai vs. Tofiq Musayev UFC Baku expert pick, prediction Despite being shifted to a catchweight bout at the eleventh hour, Myktybek Orolbai vs. Tofiq Musaev is one of the fights I'm looking forward to most on this card. Orolbai, who looks like he belongs in the background of a Dave Rickels walkout, is a large and durable lightweight who can fight in all phases of the game. Musaev isn't too far behind in the power or size department, but I believe the Sanda specialist could be in for a rough night if he's not able to seriously hurt Orolbai early. Even though Orolbai will give Musaev ample opportunities to hit him on the feet, the native of Kyrgyzstan's insane durability and drive are difficult to deny. Add in the fact that Orolbai has more directions to take this fight (as well as more ways to win it), and I can't help but side with the favorite to roll in this spot. Given the lack of depth in Musaev's ground game, I'll go ahead and pick Orolbai to win by submission in Round 2. Myktybek Orolbai vs. Tofiq Musayev UFC Baku odds The oddsmakers and the public favor the fighter from Kyrgyzstan, listing Orolbai -168 and Musaev +136 via FanDuel. Myktybek Orolbai vs. Tofiq Musayev UFC Baku start time, how to watch Orolbai and Musayev are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 4:10 p.m. ET. The fight broadcasts on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+.

Yahoo

17 hours ago

• Yahoo

Rangers and Aberdeen tests ones to relish for new Motherwell boss as he looks forward to facing old pals

New Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou is relishing the opportunity to lock horns with two old pals in the Scottish Premiership this season. The Fir Park gaffer knows new Rangers boss Russell Martin having played alongside him during his spell as a player at Norwich City over a decade ago, while Aberdeen gaffer Jimmy Thelin was a rival during his time in Sweden. Advertisement With the Premiership fixtures due out tomorrow, Motherwell's clashes with Rangers and Aberdeen are sure to be ones he looks out for. Asked if he was looking forward to being reunited with the pair, the 42-year-old said: 'Very much. I haven't spoken to Jimmy yet, but we had a very good relationship when I was in Sweden. He's a very good guy, very respectful, humble and a very good and successful coach in Sweden. "He's done a fantastic job here since he arrived. They really took off when he came. And I really look forward to meeting him and hearing about his experience in Scotland. Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin with the Scottish Cup -Credit:SNS Group "And obviously Russ, who was a great teammate back in the days in Norwich, has done fantastic with his career, and I've had contact with him over the years. Advertisement "We actually met, I think it was in 2019, when I was doing my pro licence under 21 Euros in Italy, and suddenly we bumped into each other, and he was also on a pro licence course. "So it was quite something, it was fun. It's going to be great to see both of them, but also all the other great managers who are here, and doing a good job. "I look forward to meeting them and getting inspired and getting tested and challenged, so I really look forward to that as well.' New Rangers boss Russell Martin -Credit:PA Askou arrives in Scotland with coaching experience at IFK Gotenborg, Sparta Prague and FC Copenhagen but has been an assistant rather than head coach at the latter two clubs. Advertisement However, he is delighted return a management role as he believes that is where he is best suited. He said: "It [management] is what I feel I'm the best at and what I thrive the most with. My career has taken me different places, some of them unplanned, but that's how football is sometimes," he said of his recent escapades. "A year ago I had an opportunity to go to a very big club [Sparta Prague] at an early stage in my career and see if I could get a taste of Champions League, which we did. And then after that it brought me to Copenhagen, which is the biggest club in Denmark, and with an opportunity to win something in my home country. Jens Berthel Askou -Credit:Arkivfoto "And working with some really, really good people and getting some inside experience from big organisations, top performing at European and international level, which was a great experience for me that I could use in my next step as a manager or a head coach somewhere, which was a special experience winning the double recently. Advertisement "Getting some inside experience from big organisations, top-performing at European and international level, was a great experience. "And I think I will use some of that experience. I've got a deeper knowledge on things and how to implement things. Even though this is a club with a little fewer resources than the last two clubs I've been in, there's a lot of things and ideas and structure from the bigger organisations I've been in that we can use going forward into the process where we're going now." READ MORE: Lennon Miller: New Motherwell boss to sit down with Scotland star to discuss future amid interest READ MORE: Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou aims to 'break barriers' in Scottish football as he takes reins at Fir Park