David Bamber
Biography
David Bamber is an English actor who has worked in television and theatre. Born on September 19, 1954, in Walkden, England, UK, he is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He studied drama at Bristol University and continued his training at RADA, where he won the Gold Medal in 1979. His early television work includes appearances in the BBC series The Professionals and The Gentle Touch, as well as the BBC adaptation of Hanif Kureishi's novel The Buddha of Suburbia. In 1995, Bamber won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in the play My Night with Reg. He has also appeared in numerous other stage productions, including The Crucible.
Career overview
David Bamber is an English actor who has worked extensively in television and theatre. Born in Walkden, Lancashire, England, he studied drama at Bristol University and continued his training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he won the Gold Medal in 1979. He is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
His early television career includes appearances in the BBC series The Professionals and The Gentle Touch. He also starred in the BBC adaptation of Hanif Kureishi's novel The Buddha of Suburbia. In addition to his television work, Bamber has appeared in numerous stage productions, including The Crucible. In 1995, he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in the play My Night with Reg.
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92 titles- The Regime (2024) as Schiff
- Dalgliesh (2021) as Edgar Froggart
- End of Term (2021) as DI Jim Burman
- Enola Holmes (2020) as Sir Whimbrel
- Flesh and Blood (2020) as D.I. Doug Lineham
- Abe's Story (2019) as Henry (voice)
- Trust (2018) as Bela von Block
- A Very English Scandal (2018) as Lord Arran
- Peterloo (2018) as Magistrate Rev Mallory
- This Weekend Will Change Your Life (2018) as David
- Darkest Hour (2017) as Admiral Ramsay
- Urban Myths (2017) as Drunk
- Borg vs McEnroe (2017) as UK Commentator George Barnes
- Gunpowder (2017) as Lord Northumberland
- Chubby Funny (2017) as Mr. White
- Tina & Bobby (2017) as Alf Ramsey
- Mad to Be Normal (2017) as John Meredith
- Victoria (2016) as Duke of Sussex
- The Limehouse Golem (2016) as Mr. Greatorex
- Camping (2016) as Noel
- The Sound of Music Live! (2015) as Herr Zeller
- Christmas Eve (2015) as Walt
- One Crazy Thing (2015) as Michael Steele
- The Substitute (2015) as Headmaster
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Robin
- Father Brown (2013) as Walter Hubble
- Blandings (2013) as Herr Schnellhund
- Plebs (2013)
- What Remains (2013) as Joe
- Call the Midwife (2012) as Stanley Hodgkiss
- The Hollow Crown (2012) as Shallow
- The Paradise (2012) as Charles Chisholm
- The Nazi Gospels (2012) as Heinrich Himmler
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Alan Butler
- The Borgias (2011) as Theo
- The King's Speech (2010) as Theatre Director
- The Village (2010) as Dr. Wagner
- Psychoville (2009)
- Psychoville (2009) as Robin
- Collision (2009) as Sidney Norris
- Valkyrie (2008) as Adolf Hitler
- Consenting Adults (2007) as Dr. Carl Winter
- The Amazing Trousers (2007) as The Tailor
- The All Together (2007) as Robin Swain
- I Am Bob (2007) as Bob Geldof Lookalike
- Robin Hood (2006)
- Hotel Babylon (2006)
- Miss Potter (2006) as Fruing Warne
- Doctor Who (2005) as Captain Quell
- Rome (2005) as Marcus Tullius Cicero
- The Clap (2005) as Krzysztof Veneer
- Beethoven (2005) as Prince Lichnowsky
- New Tricks (2004)
- I Capture the Castle (2003) as Vicar
- The Bourne Identity (2002) as Consulate Clerk
- Gangs of New York (2002) as Passenger on Omnibus
- Daniel Deronda (2002) as Thomas Cranmer Lush
- George Eliot: A Scandalous Life (2002) as Gossip
- The Merchant of Venice (2001) as Antonio
- The Railway Children (2000) as Dr Forrest
- Neville's Island (1998) as Angus
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as John Starkey
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Anthony Prideaux
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Daniel Fargo
- Chalk (1997) as Eric Slatt
- My Night with Reg (1997) as Guy
- Pride and Prejudice (1995) as Mr. Collins
- Heavy Weather (1995) as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
- Wycliffe (1994) as Guy Bottrell
- The Buddha of Suburbia (1993) as Shadwell
- Stalag Luft (1993) as The Prof
- Heartbeat (1992) as Adrian Shaw
- Dakota Road (1992) as Man on the Train
- Performance (1991) as Guy
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Ray
- Seduction (1991) as Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
- The Chief (1990) as Philip Garrick
- Who Bombed Birmingham? (1990) as David Mellor MP, Home Office
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Bernard Parker
- 4 Play (1989) as Ted
- High Hopes (1989) as Rupert Boothe-Brain
- The New Statesman (1987) as Julian Whitaker
- Casualty (1986) as Dr. Martin Campbell
- Call Me Mister (1986) as Fred Hurley
- The Doctor and the Devils (1985) as Cronin
- The Bill (1984)
- Cockles (1984) as Graham
- Brass (1983) as Heseltine
- Privates on Parade (1983) as Sergeant Charles Bishop
- The Oresteia (1983) as Choir
- The Oresteia (1983) as Chorus
- Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood (1980) as The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Bamber best known for?
David Bamber is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dalgliesh (2021), Enola Holmes (2020), Darkest Hour (2017), Borg vs McEnroe (2017).
When and where was David Bamber born?
David Bamber was born on September 19, 1954 in Walkden, England, UK.
How many credits does David Bamber have?
David Bamber has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2024.
What is David Bamber's background in cinema and television?
David Bamber is an English actor who has worked in television and theatre. Born on September 19, 1954, in Walkden, England, UK, he is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He studied drama at Bristol University and continued his training at RADA, where he won the Gold Medal in 1979. His early television wo...