# Martyn Ford (bodybuilder)

Martyn Ford (born 26 May 1982) is an English bodybuilder, social media personality, and actor. Ford gained significant attention and recognition for his physical stature and height, standing at around 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall. He is often referred to as "The Nightmare" due to his intimidating appearance.

## Biography

Ford was born in Minworth, Birmingham.
Ford had a background in cricket. As a teenager, he was an opening bowler playing for Warwickshire youth team. His hope of a cricketing career ended after he suffered a series of life events including a groin injury, glandular fever and a break-up. A period of depression and anorexia followed, before he moved into bodybuilding and transformed his physique. Ford became a trainer and quickly made a name for himself in the fitness industry. Ford became widely known for his extreme physique, particularly his massive size and muscularity. He has competed in various bodybuilding competitions and has amassed a substantial following on social media platforms such as Instagram, where he shares his fitness journey and motivates his fans.
Beyond his involvement in bodybuilding, Ford has also ventured into acting. He has appeared in a number of films, including Undisputed IV (2016), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), and Redcon-1 (2018). He is regarded as a prominent figure in the fitness and bodybuilding community, known for his dedication to training and his ability to transform his physique.

## Acting career

In 2016, Ford made his debut in the film industry with a role in Boyka: Undisputed, where he portrayed the character Koshmar. Following his debut, he continued to build his acting portfolio with appearances in various films. In 2018, he appeared in Robin Hood: The Rebellion, playing the character Brimstone, and featured in the action-comedy film Kill Ben Lyk, where he portrayed the character Bale. That same year, he was also seen in The Marine 6: Close Quarters as Oscar Hayes, alongside renowned professional wrestler Shawn Michaels and actor Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin.
Ford's involvement in the film industry expanded further in 2018 when he appeared in Final Score (2018 film), starring alongside Pierce Brosnan, Ray Stevenson, and Dave Bautista. In the film, Ford portrayed the character Vlad. Additionally, he showcased his acting skills in the zombie horror film Redcon-1 as Corporal Jacob Gallagher. In 2021, Martyn became part of the Fast & Furious franchise with his role as Lieutenant Sue in F9: The Fast Saga.
Aside from films, he has also made appearances in television series. In 2021, he joined the cast of The Nevers, a fantasy drama series, where he portrayed the character Nicholas Perbal (also called "Odium") in three episodes.
In June 2023, he was announced as the actor to portray the video game character Shao Kahn in the sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat film.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2016 | Boyka: Undisputed | Koshmar | |
| 2017 | Kingsman: The Golden Circle | Glastonbury Guard | |
| 2018 | Accident Man | Masseuse | |
| 2018 | Redcon-1 | Corporal Jacob Gallagher | |
| 2018 | Viking Destiny | Torstein Steiner | |
| 2018 | Final Score | Vlad | |
| 2018 | The Marine 6: Close Quarters | Oscar Hayes | |
| 2018 | Kill Ben Lyk | Bale | |
| 2018 | Robin Hood: The Rebellion | Brimstone | |
| 2020 | The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud | Musculor | |
| 2021 | F9 | Lieutenant Sue | |
| 2023 | The Machine | Sponge | |
| 2025 | Mortal Kombat 2 | Shao Kahn | Post-production |
| 2025 | Red Sonja | General Karlak | Post-production |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2016 | Of Kings and Prophets | Goliath | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Benidorm | Hercules | 1 episode |
| 2021–2023 | The Nevers | Nicholas Perbal 'Odium' | 4 episodes |
| 2022 | The Sandman | Squatterbloat | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Those About to Die | Flamma | Main cast |
| 2025 | House of David | Goliath | Main cast |