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David Dimbleby

Acting Born Oct 28, 1938 Surrey, England, UK 27 credits
27
Total Credits
1953–2025
73 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

David Dimbleby works in acting. Born October 28, 1938 in Surrey, England, UK. Archytele tracks 27 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

What's the Monarchy For?What's the Monarchy For? · WriterWhat's the Monarchy For? · Creator
Days That Shook the BBC with David DimblebyHow the BBC BeganThe State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Newscast
Britain and the Sea
Seven Ages of BritainSeven Ages of Britain · Writer
How We Built Britain
A Picture of Britain
Indira Gandhi: The Death of Mother India
Top Gear
Rebellion!
Have I Got News for You
An Ocean ApartAn Ocean Apart · Creator
This Week Next WeekA Birthday Tribute to Dame Edna Everage
Question Time
The Goodies
Nationwide
PanoramaPanorama

Full Filmography

27 titles
  • What's the Monarchy For? (2025) as Self - Presenter
  • What's the Monarchy For? (2025) Writer
  • What's the Monarchy For? (2025) Creator
  • Days That Shook the BBC with David Dimbleby (2022) as Presenter
  • How the BBC Began (2022) as Self
  • The State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II (2022) as Self - Presenter
  • Newscast (2020) as Self
  • Britain and the Sea (2013) as Himself - Presenter
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  • Seven Ages of Britain (2010) as Self - Presenter
  • Seven Ages of Britain (2010) Writer
  • How We Built Britain (2007)
  • A Picture of Britain (2005)
  • Indira Gandhi: The Death of Mother India (2004) as (archive footage)
  • Top Gear (2002) as Self
  • Rebellion! (1999) as Self - Reporter
  • Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
  • An Ocean Apart (1988)
  • An Ocean Apart (1988) Creator
  • This Week Next Week (1984)
  • A Birthday Tribute to Dame Edna Everage (1984) as Self
  • Question Time (1979) as Self - Chair
  • The Goodies (1970) as David Dimbumblum
  • Nationwide (1969)
  • Panorama (1953) as Himself - Presenter
  • Panorama (1953)
  • Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
  • The BBC Calls For Access To Gaza as Narrator

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Dimbleby best known for?

David Dimbleby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Newscast (2020), Top Gear (2002), Persona (1966), Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! (2009).

When and where was David Dimbleby born?

David Dimbleby was born on October 28, 1938 in Surrey, England, UK.

How many credits does David Dimbleby have?

David Dimbleby has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2025.

What is David Dimbleby's background in cinema and television?

David Dimbleby is a British journalist and former presenter of current affairs and political programmes, now best known for the BBC's long-running topical debate programme Question Time. He is the son of Richard Dimbleby and elder brother of Jonathan Dimbleby.

David Dimbleby by the numbers

27credits
4films
23TV series
1953–2025active years

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