Martyn Ford (born 26 May 1982) is a

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, and social media personality. 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

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. Initially, Ford had a background in

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, playing at a professional level. However, he transitioned into bodybuilding 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

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, where he shares his fitness journey and motivates his fans. Beyond his involvement in bodybuilding, Martyn Ford has also ventured into acting. He has appeared in a number of films, including '' Undisputed IV'' (2016), '' Kingsman: The Golden Circle'' (2017), and ''

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''(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, Martyn 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 ''

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: The Rebellion'', playing the character Brimstone, and featured in the action-comedy film ''

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'', 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

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and actor Mike '

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' Mizanin. Ford's involvement in the film industry expanded further in 2018 when he appeared in ''

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'', starring alongside

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, and

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. In the film, Ford portrayed the character Vlad, contributing to the action-packed storyline. Additionally, he showcased his acting skills in the zombie horror film ''

'' as Corporal Jacob Gallagher, adding depth to his repertoire. In 2021, Martyn became part of the highly popular ''

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'' 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 ''

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'', 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

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in the sequel to the 2021 ''Mortal Kombat'' film.

Filmography

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