David Daker
Acting Born Sep 29, 1935 Died Apr 30, 2026 Bilston, Staffordshire, England, UK 87 credits
Biography
David Daker was a character actor recognized for his work in British television. He is best known for his role as Harry Crawford in the ITV comedy-drama series Boon. In this production, he portrayed the entrepreneurial friend of Ken Boon, a character played by Michael Elphick. The two characters were depicted as former firefighters. Beyond his work on Boon, Daker also made appearances in the television programs Dick Turpin and Doctor Who. His career is defined by these specific contributions to the medium of television.
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Career timeline
PowersBenefit to Mankind
Midsomer Murders
Crown ProsecutorResort to Murder
Heartbeat
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
The Woman in Black
Up LineThe Children of Dynmouth
CasualtyBoon
Urban Jungle
The BillLove and MarriageMoonfleetZ for Zachariah
Henry VI Part 1Give us a BreakTo the LighthouseHenry VI Part 3Henry VI Part 2
Britannia HospitalDogfood Dan and the Carmarthen Cowboy
Only Fools and HorsesTime BanditsSorry!Hallelujah!Hallelujah!
The Gentle TouchThe Enigma FilesThe ExecutionerChance of a Lifetime
MinderMinderDick TurpinDoctor Who: Nightmare of EdenCharlie Muffin
All Creatures Great and SmallStrangersHolocaustHazell
BBC2 Play of the WeekTargetThe Kitchen
Voyage of the DamnedAces HighThree Days in SzczecinOnly Looking
The Hanged ManKeep an Eye on AlbertBrassneckKill Two BirdsChips with Everything
PlayhouseChurchill's PeopleRising DampPorridgeThe Carnforth Practice
ThrillerCentre PlayWarshipO Lucky Man!The Optimists of Nine Elms
VillainsGeorge
Play for TodayUFO
The Main Chance
ITV Playhouse
King of the River
BBC Play of the Month
Doctor Who
Z-CarsZ-Cars
Dixon of Dock Green
Full filmography
- Powers (2004) as Mike Knowles
- Benefit to Mankind (2004) as Jervis Beauchamp
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Harry Vellacott
- Crown Prosecutor (1995) as Ben Campbell
- Resort to Murder (1995) as Sam Penny
- Heartbeat (1992) as Matty Lovell
- I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) as Desk Sergeant
- The Woman in Black (1989) as Josiah Freston
- Up Line (1987) as Leon Targett
- The Children of Dynmouth (1987) as Mr. Plant
- Casualty (1986) as Jim Porteous
- Boon (1986) as Harry Crawford
- Urban Jungle (1985) as Leo Lyon
- The Bill (1984)
- Love and Marriage (1984) as Maurice Bannister
- Moonfleet (1984) as Elzevir Block
- Z for Zachariah (1984) as Father
- Henry VI Part 1 (1983) as Reignier, Duke of Anjou / Vernon
- Give us a Break (1983) as Ron
- To the Lighthouse (1983) as Mr. Trevorrow
- Henry VI Part 3 (1983) as Lord Hastings
- Henry VI Part 2 (1983) as Duke of Buckingham
- The Tragedy of Richard III (1983) as Lord Hastings
- The Last Term (1983)
- Britannia Hospital (1982) as Guest Patient
- Dogfood Dan and the Carmarthen Cowboy (1982) as Dan
- Only Fools and Horses (1981) as Tommy Mackay
- Time Bandits (1981) as Kevin's Father
- Sorry! (1981)
- Hallelujah! (1981)
- Hallelujah! (1981) as Brother Benjamin
- The Grudge Fight (1981) as Alf
- A Room for the Winter (1981) as Halliday
- The Gentle Touch (1980)
- The Enigma Files (1980) as Major Mike Clarke
- The Executioner (1980) as Prison Governor
- Chance of a Lifetime (1980) as Andy Saville
- Minder (1979) as Alex Brompton
- Minder (1979) as Sir Ronald Bates
- Dick Turpin (1979) as Captain Nathan Spiker
- Doctor Who: Nightmare of Eden (1979) as Rigg
- Charlie Muffin (1979) as Bolton
- That Summer! (1979) as Pub Landlord
- Light (1979) as Batchelor
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Mr. Barratt
- Strangers (1978) as Roy Stephens
- Holocaust (1978) as Rudolf Hoess
- Hazell (1978) as Dave Ryman
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Max
- Target (1977) as Mike Ansell
- The Kitchen (1977) as Max
- Voyage of the Damned (1976) as First Officer
- Aces High (1976) as Bennett
- Three Days in Szczecin (1976) as Workers' spokesman
- Only Looking (1976) as Max
- The Hanged Man (1975) as Piet Hollander
- Keep an Eye on Albert (1975) as Terry
- Brassneck (1975)
- Kill Two Birds (1975) as Charlie Draper
- Chips with Everything (1975) as Corporal Hill
- Playhouse (1974) as Alf
- Churchill's People (1974) as John Bradwater
- Rising Damp (1974) as Mr. Brent
- Porridge (1974) as Jarvis
- The Carnforth Practice (1974) as John Webb
- The Black Windmill (1974) as MI5 Man
- Regan (1974) as Tusser
- Stardust (1974) as Ralph Woods
- Doctor Who: The Time Warrior (1974) as Irongron
- Thriller (1973) as Charlie Draper
- Centre Play (1973) as Max
- Warship (1973)
- O Lucky Man! (1973) as Policeman at Accident/Man at Stag Party/Munda's Manservant/Policeman at Tenement
- The Optimists of Nine Elms (1973) as Bob Ellis
- If a Man Answers (1973) as Peter
- Villains (1972) as George
- George (1972) as George
- Play for Today (1970) as Terry
- UFO (1970) as SHADO Guard
- The Main Chance (1969) as Jacobson
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as 'Dogfood' Dan Milton
- King of the River (1966) as Jack Flynn
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Cpl. Hill
- Doctor Who (1963) as Irongron
- Z-Cars (1962)
- Z-Cars (1962) as PC Owen Culshaw
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Headmaster