Dave King
Biography
Dave King was an English comedian, actor, and vocalist. He is remembered for his screen roles, including the character 'Parky' in the British film The Long Good Friday, and Clifford Duckworth in the soap opera Coronation Street.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Dave King.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
41 titles- Waking the Dead (2001) as Club Steward
- Heartbeat (1992)
- Heartbeat (1992) as Roy Hutton
- Perfect Scoundrels (1990) as Ralph
- Yellowthread Street (1990) as The Lost Man
- Rude Awakening (1989) as Yuppie
- Oliver Twist (1985)
- Bleak House (1985) as Sergeant George
- Revolution (1985) as Mr. McConnahay
- The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984) as Nathaniel Perry
- Round And Round (1984) as Dad Stevens
- Last Love (1983) as Jack Ives
- Keep Off The Grass (1983) as Park Keeper
- Bergerac (1981) as George Thomas
- Reds (1981) as Allan Benson
- The Chelsea Murders (1981) as Warton
- The Long Good Friday (1980) as Parky
- Fancy Wanders (1980) as Fancy Wanders
- Minder (1979) as Alfie
- Shoestring (1979) as Cahill
- Cuba (1979) as Miss Wonderly's Press Agent
- The Golden Lady (1979) as Dietmar Schuster
- Mixed Blessings (1978) as Magistrate
- Hazell (1978) as Wally Wiggins
- Pennies from Heaven (1978) as Police Inspector
- The Professionals (1977) as Harry Walter
- Target (1977) as Raymond Blake
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Eddie Borage
- The Ritz (1976) as Abe
- The Sweeney (1975) as Arnold Drake
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Monty Mantis
- Up the Chastity Belt (1972) as Landlord of The Blue Boar
- Play for Today (1970) as Jack Ives
- It’s the Only Way to Go (1970)
- Strange Bedfellows (1965) as Toni's Taxi Driver
- The Road to Hong Kong (1962) as Mr. Ahso (uncredited)
- Go to Blazes (1962) as Bernard
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Peter Meinecke
- Pirates of Tortuga (1961) as Pee Wee
- The Bing Crosby Show (1961) as Self
- No Hiding Place (1959)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dave King best known for?
Dave King is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Waking the Dead (2001), Heartbeat (1992), Heartbeat (1992), Clambake (1967).
When and where was Dave King born?
Dave King was born on June 23, 1929 in Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK. They passed away on April 15, 2002.
How many credits does Dave King have?
Dave King has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2001.
What is Dave King's background in cinema and television?
Dave King was an English comedian, actor, and vocalist. He is remembered for his screen roles, including the character 'Parky' in the British film The Long Good Friday, and Clifford Duckworth in the soap opera Coronation Street.
Dave King by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sweeney (1975) as Arnold Drake — aged about 46
- Shoestring (1979) as Cahill — aged about 50
- Pennies from Heaven (1978) as Police Inspector — aged about 49
- The Professionals (1977) as Harry Walter — aged about 48
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Club Steward — aged about 72
- Heartbeat (1992) — aged about 63
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Dave King.