Martin Dibble.
Martin Dibble was a character in Home And Away from January 1988 (Pilot Episode) to April 1990 (Episode 507), followed by appearances in 2000 and 2002. His final appearance was in Episode 3288. Martin formed a double act with fellow brainless friend Lance Smart. Martin was played by Craig Thomson who bore a bit of a resemblance to actor turned singer Jason Donovan, the second actor to play Scott Robinson in Neighbours.
Biography[]
| Martin Dibble | |
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Character Profile
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| Birthday: | 1968 |
| Birthplace: | Summer Bay |
| Father: | Ern Dibble |
| Mother: | Nola Dibble |
| Siblings: | Erroll Dibble Scott Dibble |
| Spouse: | None |
| Children: | None |
| Occupation: | Mechanic |
| Played By: | Craig Thomson |
Backstory[]
Martin Dibble was born in 1968 to Ern and Nola Dibble. He was one of 4 sons. Martin attended Summer Bay High School and became best friends with Lance Smart. The two cheeky youngsters caused havoc in the Bay with their pranks. In 1985 Donald Fisher expelled them from school.
1988-1990, 2000, 2002[]
Lance and Martin caused havoc in Summer Bay. They wound up Carly Morris and Bobby Simpson in January 1988 outside Summer Bay High. Carly jokingly released the handbrake on their van and it rolled down the hill into Walter Bertram's car, as he was backing out. Lance and Martin's get rich quick scheme rarely worked and often ended up in disaster. However, in July 1988, Lance won $500'000.
Memorable info[]
Birthday: 1968
Full Name: Martin Dibble
First Line: "Hey Lance, check it out!" (when he and Lance see Carly and Lynn for the first time)
Last Line:
Family[]
Father Ern Dibble
Mother Nola Dibble
Siblings Erroll Dibble, Scott Dibble, (1 unnamed brother)