David Collins
Biography
David Collins is an Australian actor, comedian, writer, and voice artist. He is best known as part of the physical comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers, formed in 1988 with Shane Dundas. The duo is celebrated globally for their unique fusion of slapstick, mime, puppetry, and high-energy vocal sound effects. Collins has had a prolific career across stage, television, and film. He has earned prestigious accolades, including BAFTA, Emmy, Logie, and Helpmann Awards. Collins was born on January 19, 1969, in New South Wales, Australia. He has acted in numerous projects, with 35 known credits.
Career overview
David Collins is an Australian actor known for his work in various stage, television, and film projects. He is one half of the physical comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers, formed in 1988 with his partner Shane Dundas. The duo is recognized globally for their unique blend of slapstick, mime, puppetry, and high-energy vocal sound effects.
Collins has had a prolific acting career, with a total of 35 known credits. His work has been showcased in a variety of mediums, including stage, television, and film. He has gained international recognition for his performances, with his work transcending language barriers.
Collins' career has been marked by his versatility and range as an actor, comedian, writer, and voice artist. He has been involved in numerous projects, showcasing his ability to adapt to different roles and mediums. His work has been celebrated globally, earning him recognition in the entertainment industry.
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- Arnie & Barney (2026) as Barney (voice)
- The Bad Room (2026) as Michael Byrne/The Tomato Man
- Carmen & Bolude (2025) as Ed
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) as Smeg
- The Fall Guy (2024) as Metalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray)
- Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa (2024) as Self
- Olan, Earthbound (2023) as Davey Gravey
- Living for the Dead (2023) Creator
- Minx (2022) as Ben
- The Tourist (2022) as Arlo Dobson/Colin Callend
- The Tourist (2022) as Arlo Dobson
- Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) as Ozmet the Jocular
- Wyrmwood: Apocalypse (2022) as Keith Headboom
- Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb (2021) as Arnie (voice)
- Our African Roots (2021) Producer
- Drunk History: Australia (2020)
- Maya the Bee: The Honey Games (2018) as Arnie (voice)
- Show Me the Movie! (2018) as Self
- Frankie Drake Mysteries (2017) as Squishy
- Drop Dead Weird (2017) as Dad
- Oh Yuck! (2017) as Doolan O'Clean
- The Umbilical Brothers - Not Suitable for Children (2017) as Dane
- Red Christmas (2016) as Peter
- Tay Man (2016) as Hamish
- Maya the Bee Movie (2014) as Arnie (voice)
- The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal (2014) as Himself
- The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal (2014) Director
- The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm (2011) as Himself
- The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm (2011) Writer
- The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain (2007) as Himself
- The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain (2007) Writer
- The Upside Down Show (2006) as David
- The Upside Down Show (2006) Creator
- The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse (2004) as Himself
- The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse (2004) Director
- The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse (2004) Writer
- You Can't Stop the Murders (2003) as Dave
- Maisy's Farm (2001) Vocals
- Maisy's Farm (2001) Songs
- Maisy's Farm (2001) Vocals
- Maisy's Farm (2001) Songs
- Maisy (1999)
- Feral TV (1996) as Rattus (voice)
- The Ferals (1994) as Rattus (voice)