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David Delve

Acting Born Apr 15, 1951 Chelmsford, Essex, England 10 credits

Biography

Studying at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, Delve appeared in a large number of theatrical productions, including She Stoops to Conquer, Twelfth Night (as Sir Andrew Aguecheek) and as one of the two Clowns in The 39 Steps.

Delve also made a number of screen appearances, playing Sam Carne in the original series of Poldark, Will Codsall in A Horseman Riding By and the Herald in Jangles, as well as guest roles in Blackadder and Casualty. He also had a role as Alec in the film Diamond Skulls.

Making his musical debut as Thénardier in Les Misérables, Delve played a large number of stage musical roles, including Mr. Sowerberry in the London Palladium production of Oliver!, Firmin in The Phantom of the Opera, Sir Danvers Carew in Jekyll & Hyde and Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors.

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Full filmography

  • Blackadder (1983) as Sir George de Boeuf
  • Centre Play (1973) as Student
  • Poldark (1975) as Sam Carne
  • The Brittas Empire (1991) as Steve
  • Second City Firsts (1973) as Mick
  • A Horseman Riding By (1978) as Will Codsall
  • Diamond Skulls (1990) as Alec
  • Titanic: The Musical (2023) as Isidor Straus
  • The Saliva Milkshake (1975) as Student
  • Going Home: Shebbear (1983) as Archie