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David Burke

Acting Born May 25, 1934 Died May 1, 2026 Liverpool, England, UK 76 credits
76
Total Credits
2018
60 Years Career Span
35
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

David Burke works in acting. Born May 25, 1934 in Liverpool, England, UK. Died May 1, 2026. Archytele tracks 76 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Woman in Black

as PC Collins
Film

Blood: The Last Vampire

as Mr. Murdoch

Spooks

as Fiona's Father

Waking the Dead

as Philip Bryant
Film

The Evil Dead

as John Farrow
Film

The Evil Dead

as Fred Messenger
Film

The Bat

as God (voice)

Space Precinct

as Vachel

Shakespeare: The Animated Tales

as Narrator (voice)

The House of Eliott

as Sir John Crowborough
Film

The Fog

as Sir Arthur Stanley

Screen Two

as Gareth

Frequent co-stars

Richard Vernon 2 shared titles
Jeremy Brett 1 shared title
Rosalie Williams 1 shared title
Edward Hardwicke 1 shared title
Colin Jeavons 1 shared title
Charles Gray 1 shared title
Eric Porter 1 shared title
Denis Lill 1 shared title
Will Tacey 1 shared title
Helen Ryan 1 shared title

Career timeline

Only the Lonely
The Young Messiah
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
The Woman in Black
Love and DistrustThe Summer House
Random QuestNumber 13
The CloserA Ghost Story for ChristmasA View from a Hill
The Rivals
Three Sisters
SpooksBertie and Elizabeth
Waking the Dead
King Lear
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer Murders
Testament: The Bible in AnimationTwelfth Night
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
Space PrecinctMesmer
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
PerformanceThe House of EliottIn Suspicious Circumstances
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Run for the Lifeboat
Screen Two
Sherlock HolmesThe BillThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Reilly: Ace of SpiesHenry VI Part 1SpyshipHenry VI Part 2The Tragedy of Richard III
Spaghetti House
NannyThe Man Who Saw TomorrowThe Winter's Tale
Our John Willie
Comedians
Armchair ThrillerArmchair ThrillerQuiet as a NunReturn Fare
BBC2 Play of the WeekA Choice of Evils
Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground

Full Filmography

76 titles
  • Only the Lonely (2018) as George
  • The Young Messiah (2016) as Blind Rabbi
  • Harry Price: Ghost Hunter (2015)
  • The Woman in Black (2012) as PC Collins
  • Love and Distrust (2010) as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
  • The Summer House (2010) as Freddie
  • Random Quest (2006) as Professor / JK Harshom
  • Number 13 (2006) as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
  • The Closer (2005) as Mr. Murdoch
  • A Ghost Story for Christmas (2005) as Patten
  • A View from a Hill (2005) as Patten
  • The Rivals (2004) as Sir Anthony Absolute
  • Three Sisters (2003) as Chebutykin
  • Spooks (2002) as Fiona's Father
  • Bertie and Elizabeth (2002) as Lord Reith
  • Waking the Dead (2001) as Philip Bryant
  • King Lear (1998) as Kent
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as John Farrow
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Fred Messenger
  • Testament: The Bible in Animation (1996) as God (voice)
  • Twelfth Night (1996) as Party Guest / Dancer
  • Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective (1995) as Dr. John H. Watson
  • Space Precinct (1994) as Vachel
  • Mesmer (1994) as Doctor de Vauzesmes
  • Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992) as Narrator (voice)
  • Performance (1991) as Kent
  • The House of Eliott (1991) as Sir John Crowborough
  • In Suspicious Circumstances (1991) as James Maybrick
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Sir Arthur Stanley
  • Run for the Lifeboat (1988) as Gareth
  • Screen Two (1985) as Gareth
  • Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Dr. John H. Watson
  • The Bill (1984)
  • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Dr John H. Watson
  • Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983) as Stalin
  • Henry VI Part 1 (1983) as Duke of Gloucester
  • Spyship (1983)
  • Henry VI Part 2 (1983) as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
  • The Tragedy of Richard III (1983) as Sir William Catesby
  • Spaghetti House (1982) as Davis
  • Nanny (1981)
  • The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981) as The Friar
  • The Winter's Tale (1981) as Camillo
  • Our John Willie (1980)
  • Comedians (1979) as Mick Connor
  • Armchair Thriller (1978) as Tom Amyas, MP
  • Armchair Thriller (1978) as Tom Amyas M.P.
  • Quiet as a Nun (1978) as Tom Amyas M.P.
  • Return Fare (1978) as Len
  • BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Len
  • A Choice of Evils (1977) as Cardinal Volponi
  • Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground (1976) as Tweed
  • The Love School (1975) as William Morris
  • Centre Play (1973) as Tweed
  • Crown Court (1972)
  • Villains (1972) as Eric
  • Holly (1972) as Tom Prentiss
  • A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Patten
  • A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
  • The Guardians (1971) as Dr. Frank Benedict
  • Michael Regan (1971) as Michael Reagan
  • Play for Today (1970)
  • Play for Today (1970) as Cardinal Volponi
  • Manhunt (1970) as Beauchamps
  • There Is Also Tomorrow (1969) as Len
  • The Champions (1968) as Roger Carson
  • Inheritance (1967) as Henry Morcer
  • A Game of Murder (1966) as Det. Insp. Ed Royce
  • The Wednesday Play (1964) as Len
  • Sherlock Holmes (1964)
  • Redcap (1964)
  • Saturday Night Out (1964) as Manager
  • Rattle of a Simple Man (1964) as Jack (uncredited)
  • The Avengers (1961) as John Wrightson
  • Coronation Street (1960) as Jack Benjamin
  • No Hiding Place (1959)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Burke best known for?

David Burke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Woman in Black (2012), Blood: The Last Vampire (2009), Spooks (2002), Waking the Dead (2001).

When and where was David Burke born?

David Burke was born on May 25, 1934 in Liverpool, England, UK. They passed away on May 1, 2026.

How many credits does David Burke have?

David Burke has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2018.

What is David Burke's background in cinema and television?

David Burke was a British actor, known for playing Dr. John Watson in two series of Granada Television's 1980s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which starred Jeremy Brett in the title role. He also starred as Josef Stalin in the last two episodes of Reilly, Ace of Spies.