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Martin Budny

Martin Budny

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Fairbanks and Rowe Ltd. (Main agency)
Brent Fairbanks
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About me

Martin Budny is a Canadian/European actor of Polish and Bulgarian heritage, recognized for his work in film and television across Canada and Europe. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, he spent part of his childhood in Egypt before moving to Canada in 1987. His diverse upbringing fostered a deep appreciation for storytelling across cultures—an influence that continues to shape his work on and off screen.

Martin returned to performing after a 10-year hiatus in 2015, during which he traveled the world and earned an MFA from Transart Institute. He has collaborated with acclaimed directors such as Pawel Pawlikowski (Cold War) and Krzysztof Zanussi (The Perfect Number). His standout performances include Dr. Thomas in Echo of the Heart (3 seasons, TVP), Patrick in a Hallmark romance, and Bob in Netflix’s The Taming of the Shrewd (Parts 1 & 2). Most recently, he appeared as Dr. Roberts in Turncoat, a psychological thriller directed by Christian Pichler, and as Fox in Gra O Wszystko, a World War II drama directed by Ewa Stankiewicz.

Beyond acting, Martin is also a practicing visual artist.

Information

Acting age
41-49 years
Place of birth
Baghdad, Iraq
Height (cm)
182
Weight (in kg)
82
Eye color
hazel
Hair color
dark brown
Hair length
Short
Place of residence
Budapest (HU)
Housing options
Tbilisi (GE)
Nationality
Canadian, Polish
Languages
English(native)
Dialects
American-Standard(native dialect)
Accents
American
Instruments
Drums
Sport
Alpine skiingBeach volleyballHorse ridingKayakMartial artsQigongSwimmingTable tennisWeight trainingJiu JitsuKnife combatShooting (handgun)Stage combatWeightlifting
Main profession
Actor
Driver's licenses
Car class

Credits

Professional background

Studio 58, Theatre, Vancouver, Canada, 1996-1997 Canada's National Voice Intensive - under David Smukler, Vancouver, Canada, 1998 - 2000 Ongoing personal and professional development: film, TV, scene study, voice and movement, Canada/Europe, 2015 to present

Film

2025
Turncoat (Feature film) In development
Professor Roberts (SUP) Christian Pichler Written by: Renee L. Logan
2023 – 2024
Gra O Wszystko (Feature film) In development
Fox (SUP) Ewa Stankiewicz Distribution: FILMMEDIA Ltd/TVP
2025
No Feelings, Please (Short film)
Dr. Harper (SUP) Jacob Channell Producer: Jacob Channell Written by: Jacob Channell
2023
The Taming Of The Shrewd 2 (Feature film)
Bob Filip Zylber Distribution: Bagatela Studio/Netflix
2022
The Perfect Number (Feature film)
Boss Krzysztof Zanussi Distribution: Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych (WFDiF)
2022
The Taming Of The Shrewd (Feature film)
Bob Anna Wieczur Distribution: Bagatela Studio/Netflix
2021
Limbo (Short film)
Albert Lotje Sodderland Distribution: Lief London
2019
The Coldest Game (Feature film)
American Team Guard Lukasz Kosmicki Distribution: K5 Film, Watchout Studio
2018
Cold War (Feature film)
Guest at the party Pawel Pawlikowski Distribution: Opus Film
2000
Marine Life (Feature film)
Eric Anne Wheeler Distribution: Alliance Atlantis Communications
2000
Earliest Memory Exercise (Short film)
Morris Stacey Stewart Curtis
2000
Tempting Fate (Short film)
Cliff Jason Margolis Distribution: Jump Communications
1999
10,000 Delusions (Short film)
Roman Julia Kwan Distribution: Fire Horse Productions Ltd
1999
Keys to Kingdoms (Short film)
Bud Nathaniel Geary
1998
Prostytutki (Feature film)
Mario Eugeniusz Priwieziencew Distribution: TOR, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych (WFD), Akson
1998
After Shock (Short film)
Cam Jason Margolis Distribution: Jump Communications Inc.

Television

2023 – 2024
Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch (TV movie)
Guest Role Felipe Rodriguez Distribution: Hallmark
2019
Echo Serca (23 episodes)
Thomas Tomasz Szafranski Distribution: ATM Grupa S.A.
2019
Za Marzenia
Luis Lukasz Wisniewski Distribution: Forma Production, Telewizja Polska (TVP)
2018
M Jak Milosc
Businessman Kinga Lewinska, Leszek Korusiewicz Distribution: Telewizja Polska (TVP)
2018
Szpital Dzieciecy (28 episodes)
Dr. Pawel Wislicki Tomek Matuszczak, Krzysztof Rogala Distribution: Polsat Cafe
2017
Blondynka
Husband of Maria Mirosla Gronowski Distribution: Telewizja Polska - Agencja Filmowa
2016
Przyjaciólki
Darek Grzegorz Kuczeriszka Distribution: Telewizja Polsat
2015
Supernatural
Guard Phil Sgriccia Distribution: Warner Bros/CW
2002
Jeremiah
Man Neill Fearnley Distribution: Lions Gate Television
2001
Da Vinci's Inquest
Joel Hardy Brad Turner Distribution: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
2001
Dark Angel
Tracking Van Tech Joe Ann Fogle Distribution: 20th Century Fox
2000
Seven Days
Vladek Charlie Picerni Distribution: Paramount Network Television Productions
1998
Cold Squad
Junkie Stacey Stewart Curtis Distribution: Fireworks Pictures

Other

2023
HCM Hallmark
Patrik Felipe Rodriguez Distribution: Hallmark
2017
Data Center Attack: The Game (Video game)
Operations manager Wojciech Jezowski Distribution: TrendMicro [United States]
2015
The Unauthorized Full House Story
TV Producer Brian K. Roberts Distribution: Bay Road Productions, Lifetime
2002
Strange Frequency 2
Andy Neill Fearnley Distribution: Viacom Productions
2001
The Void
Tech 2 Gilbert M. Shilton Distribution: Lions Gate Entertainment