James Bye (actor)
James Edward Bye (born 23 February 1984) is an English actor who has portrayed the role of Martin Fowler in "EastEnders" since 2014. Early life. Bye attended The Hurst Community College- a secondary school in Baughurst. He later went on to study at Queen Mary's College in Basingstoke. Career. Bye's first acting appearance was in "The Bill" as Tom Burrows in 2006. He later went on to appear in "Cemetery Junction" in 2010 credited as "Tough Guy in Club". It was not until 2013 when Bye returned as a credited role in "Hummingbird" as "Football  Supporter 2". Later in that same year, he starred in "The Great Train Robbery" as John Daley. The following year, he appeared in "The Hooligan Factory" as Pete the Killer. In October 2014, it was announced that Bye would be taking over the role of Martin Fowler in the BBC One soap opera "EastEnders". Personal life. Bye married Victoria Bye; the couple have three sons.