David Burke
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 25, 1934 in Liverpool, England, UK
- Died
- May 1, 2026
- Active Years
- 1959–2018 (60 Years)
- Total Credits
- 76 credits in database
Acting Born May 25, 1934 Died May 1, 2026 Liverpool, England, UK 76 credits
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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Frequent co-stars
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 Young Messiah (2016), The Woman in Black (2012), Blood: The Last Vampire (2009), Spooks (2002).
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.
David Burke by the numbers
76credits
32films
44TV series
1959–2018active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Sir Arthur Stanley — aged about 55
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Dr. John H. Watson — aged about 50
- The Closer (2005) as Mr. Murdoch — aged about 71
- The Avengers (1961) as John Wrightson — aged about 27
- Spooks (2002) as Fiona's Father — aged about 68
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as John Farrow — aged about 63
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