Belsize Park, London: Martin Freeman was born as the youngest child to his parents, Philomena and Geoffrey Freeman.

He reportedly comes from a Roman Catholic family with three brothers and one sister.

The Miller’s Girl actor always looked up to his four brothers growing up. Martin was very close with all his brothers and used to visit them whenever possible.

Several websites have reported the names of Freeman’s siblings, but no authentic source has verified them.

However, Martin’s two elder brothers, Tim and Jamie, are the only known names among his five siblings.

Key Takeaways

• Martin Freeman’s elder brother, Tim and Jamie, pursued their careers in music.
• Martin used to make music with his elder brother, Jamie.

Martin’s Elder Brother Tim Was The Lead Singer For Frazier Chorus

Tim Freeman, an English singer and songwriter, founded the band Frazier Chorus. In the band, he used to sing and play keyboards.

As per Tim, the inspiration behind the band was the Manchester-based post-punk band Durutti Column and the array of instruments they played.

However, the name came from the back of an American college football cheerleading team jacket.

Tim’s band released their debut single, Sloppy Heart, in 1987, followed by their full-length album, Sue.

However, in 1991, their group was disbanded. Later, Tim, the frontman, continued by adding his brother Jamie on guitar and several other members.

Martin Used To Hangout A Lot With His Musician Brother Jamie

Jamie Freeman was a British singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer who co-founded Union Music Store.

As per Martin, his elder brother was a self-taught musician who was annoyingly talented. He learned guitar and drums and even found his way with the piano keys.

When Jamie moved out and started living in Brighton, the two brothers would stay at Jamie’s flat and make music.

Martin’s elder brother started off as a drummer for the group Salter Cane and later fronted his band Jamie Freeman Agreement.

Moreover, Jamie also inspired the character Tim, played by Martin in The Office.

Unfortunately, Jamie Freeman passed away from brain cancer at the age of 57 on December 3, 2022.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Martin Freeman shares two kids, Joe and Grace, with his ex-partner Amanda Abbington.
• Martin enjoys a whopping net worth of around $20 million.