Claim: Martin Freeman is known for portraying a television character.
Evidence: Martin John Christopher Freeman -LRB- born 8 September 1971 -RRB- is an English actor , who became known for portraying Tim Canterbury in the original UK version of sitcom mockumentary The Office , Dr. John Watson in the British crime drama Sherlock , Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson 's The Hobbit film trilogy , and Lester Nygaard in the dark comedy-crime drama TV series Fargo.
Tim Canterbury is a main character in the BBC sitcom The Office , portrayed by Martin Freeman.