David Cann
Biography
David Cann is an actor born on November 12, 1956, in Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom. He is also known as David Cahn. He trained at RADA and served his apprenticeship in the repertory system, performing in a wide range of roles at many of Britain's grand old theatres. His stage experience includes plays both ancient and modern, Shakespearean drama, musicals, and pantomime. He developed into a leading man and character actor with a strong vocal technique and expertise in various artistic styles, ranging from the extreme naturalism of Lawrence's A Collier's Friday Night and the high comedy of Sheridan's A School for Scandal to classical verse and athletic sword-fighting in Romeo and Juliet. He has a diverse and successful career in both theatre and television, with 80 known acting credits.
Career overview
David Cann is a male actor born on November 12, 1956, in Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom. He is also known by the alternate name David Cahn. Cann trained at RADA and subsequently served his apprenticeship in the British repertory system, performing a wide range of roles across many of Britain's grand old theatres.
During his theatre career, Cann appeared in ancient and modern plays, Shakespearean drama, musicals, and pantomime. He developed into a leading man and character actor with a strong vocal technique and a firm grasp of numerous artistic styles. His theatrical work ranged from the extreme naturalism of Lawrence's A Collier's Friday Night and the high comedy of Sheridan's A School for Scandal to classical verse and athletic sword-fighting in Romeo and Juliet.
Cann has built a diverse and successful career spanning both theatre and television. His professional portfolio includes eighty known credits for acting in movies and television shows.
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88 titles- The Buckingham Murders (2024) as Alan
- Jeremy: A Nightmare (2023) as Professor Calrusian
- House of the Dragon (2022) as Dragonkeeper
- The Baby (2022) as Avery
- Rebecca (2020) as Lord Crowan
- Sex Education (2019) as Quiz Moderator
- Four Weddings and a Funeral (2019) as Headmaster Mould
- Greed (2019) as Fat Cat
- Killing Eve (2018) as Len
- Sally4Ever (2018) as Alan
- Hold the Sunset (2018) as Counsellor
- Sick Note (2017) as Gordon Glass
- Crooked House (2017) as Coroner
- The Javone Prince Show (2015) as Policy Commitee Member
- Still Open All Hours (2014) as Cliff Bridges
- Uncle (2014) as Chaplain
- The Kármán Line (2014) as Dr. Behringer
- It's Kevin (2013) as Various
- Les Misérables (2012) as Magistrate
- Bad Education (2012) as School Governor
- Attack the Block (2011) as Detective Superintendant
- The Iron Lady (2011) as TV Interviewer
- Albatross (2011) as Grumpy Man
- Lizzie and Sarah (2010) as John
- The Eagleman Stag (2010) as Peter Eagleman
- Psychoville (2009) as Dr. Flint
- Captive (2008) as The Chairman
- Benidorm (2007) as Maitre D'
- Run Fatboy Run (2007) as Marathon Official
- Moonmonkeys (2007) as Anthony Meloney
- Not Going Out (2006) as Dr Rhodes
- Saxondale (2006) as Male Dinner Guest
- Lead Balloon (2006) as Mr. Randall
- Chromophobia (2006) as Policeman
- The Truth (2006) as Male Walker
- The Green Green Grass (2005) as Farm Inspector
- If... (2004) as Professor Casper
- The Commander (2003) as DCI Tom Fuller
- Spooks (2002) as Chief of Airstaff
- 15 Storeys High (2002) as Public Attorney
- tlc (2002) as DI Crighton
- Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) as Cameraman
- Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001) as Solicitor
- Lee Evans: So What Now? (2001) as Chairman
- High Stakes (2001) as Pearce
- Dog Eat Dog (2001) as Police chief
- Mr Charity (2001) as Consultant
- Doctors (2000) as Mr. Lee
- Doctors (2000) as Clem Thornton
- Doctors (2000) as Johnny Morton
- Doctors (2000) as Gordon Willet
- Black Books (2000) as Eddie
- Jam (2000) as Various
- Beast (2000) as Solicitor #1
- Bad Girls (1999) as Francis Cowan
- People Like Us (1999) as Sergeant
- The Murder of Stephen Lawrence (1999) as Forensic Scientist
- Berkeley Square (1998) as Recruiting Sergeant
- Brass Eye (1997) as Donaldus Matthews / Vicar
- Brass Eye (1997) as Ripp Candy
- Brass Eye (1997) as Alan Fortune-Vatch
- Brass Eye (1997) as Vicar
- Silent Witness (1996) as Incident Commander
- Silent Witness (1996) as DI Murray Porter
- No Bananas (1996) as Man in Pub
- Frontiers (1996)
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Farm Worker
- A Dark Adapted Eye (1994) as Albert March
- Between the Lines (1992) as Insp. Rooney
- True Crimes (1992) as Reenactment
- Campion (1989) as Ropey
- On a Moonlit Night (1989)
- Hard Cases (1988) as Steve Ridgely
- Biggles (1986) as Sapper Officer
- Knights & Emeralds (1986) as Albert Brimble
- EastEnders (1985) as Mr. Randall
- The Bill (1984)
- Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) as Martin
- One by One (1984) as Brian
- Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Spiv 2
- Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Spiv
- Wet Job (1981) as Cawthorne
- Sapphire & Steel (1979) as Pilot
- Grange Hill (1978) as Mr. Bentley
- Blake's 7 (1978) as Star One Technician
- Armchair Thriller (1978) as Rodgers
- London Belongs To Me (1977) as Process Server
- The Tomorrow People (1973) as Chaircreature
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Cann best known for?
David Cann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including House of the Dragon (2022), Rebecca (2020), Sex Education (2019), Alice Goodbody (1974).
When and where was David Cann born?
David Cann was born on November 12, 1956 in Westminster, London, England, UK.
How many credits does David Cann have?
David Cann has accumulated over 88 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2024.
What is David Cann's background in cinema and television?
David Cann is an actor born on November 12, 1956, in Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom. He is also known as David Cahn. He trained at RADA and served his apprenticeship in the repertory system, performing in a wide range of roles at many of Britain's grand old theatres. His stage experience includes plays bo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- House of the Dragon (2022) as Dragonkeeper — aged about 65
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Farm Worker — aged about 37
- Sex Education (2019) as Quiz Moderator — aged about 62
- Black Books (2000) as Eddie — aged about 43
- Killing Eve (2018) as Len — aged about 61
- Spooks (2002) as Chief of Airstaff — aged about 45
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