Death in Paradise star Kris Marshall has opened up about his unconventional path to fame, including being expelled from school and fired from a supermarket job. The actor, best known for playing Detective Humphrey Goodman in the BBC series, shared his early struggles in a recent interview.
Marshall, who also starred in Love Actually and My Family, revealed he was once sacked from Iceland for wearing blue sunglasses while working on the till. He also recalled a grim stint in an abattoir's laundry, saying, 'That one was pretty grim - the smell will never leave me.'
After being expelled from school, Marshall worked odd jobs, including knocking on doors for unpaid TV licences, before a chance encounter at a bar led him into acting. He eventually landed roles in theatre and then on screen, with Love Actually and My Family propelling him to fame.
Marshall also discussed the cancellation and fan-led revival of the period drama Sanditon, in which he played a leading role. Speaking to RadioTimes, he said, 'It is the first show I've been on that has been cancelled and then reinstated. The fans did that after it took off in America, organising an incredible campaign to bring the show back.'
Despite setbacks, Marshall remains grateful for his career, noting that being recognised daily is 'a small price to pay for what is a wonderful job.' He is currently filming Beyond Paradise, the spin-off of Death in Paradise.
