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David Haig

Acting Born Sep 20, 1955 Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK 66 credits

Biography

David Haig Collum Ward is an English actor and writer born on September 20, 1955, in Aldershot, Hampshire. Recognized for his versatility, he has portrayed a wide range of characters across various social classes in dramatic, comedic, and serio-comic roles. Throughout a career spanning over two decades, he has performed in numerous film and television productions. His professional achievements include winning an Olivier Award for his acting work and a FIPA Award for his writing. In addition to his screen credits, Haig has held prominent roles in various stage productions throughout London's West End.

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Known for

Film

Pressure

2026
Film

Pressure

2026
Film

Downton Abbey

as Mr Wilson

Killing Eve

as Bill

Killing Eve

as Bill Pargrave
Film

Florence Foster Jenkins

as Carlo Edwards

Penny Dreadful

as Oscar Putney
Film

Jamon Jamon

as Steve Fleming

Agatha Christie's Marple

as Major Hugh Horton
Film

The Naked Island

as Sir Anthony Reeves
Film

Two Weeks Notice

as Howard Wade
Film

The Evil Dead

as George Jeffers

Frequent co-stars

Hugh Grant 2 shared titles
Geraldine McEwan 1 shared title
Julia McKenzie 1 shared title
Emilia Fox 1 shared title
Joanna Lumley 1 shared title
Sylvia Syms 1 shared title
Russell Tovey 1 shared title
Hugo Speer 1 shared title
Shirley Henderson 1 shared title
Margo Stilley 1 shared title

Career timeline

Pressure · Theatre PlayPressure · Writer
Étoile
COBRA
Downton AbbeyOne Red Nose Day and a Wedding
Killing EveKilling Eve
Urban MythsNational Theatre Live: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
The Witness for the ProsecutionFlorence Foster JenkinsThere's Something About Romcoms
Penny Dreadful
Yes, Prime MinisterThe Wright Way
The Michael Ball ShowMo
The 39 StepsDustbin BabyDickens' Secret Lover
My Boy JackMy Boy Jack · WriterMr. Bean's Wedding
A for Andromeda
The Thick of It
Agatha Christie's MarpleHustle
Timequest
Two Weeks NoticeCrime and Punishment
Ivor the InvisibleStation Jim
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence
Talking Heads 2
Midsomer MurdersKeeping Mum
Never Mind the Horrocks
The Thin Blue Line
WycliffeFour Weddings and a FuneralLove on a Branch LineNice Day at the Office
Cracker
Soldier SoldierThe Darling Buds of May
ChancerPortrait of a Marriage
CampionCampion
HannayTalking Heads
Inspector Morse

Full filmography

  • Pressure (2026) Theatre Play
  • Pressure (2026) Writer
  • Étoile (2025) as Nicholas
  • COBRA (2020) as Archie Glover-Morgan
  • Downton Abbey (2019) as Mr Wilson
  • One Red Nose Day and a Wedding (2019) as Bernard
  • Killing Eve (2018) as Bill
  • Killing Eve (2018) as Bill Pargrave
  • Urban Myths (2017) as George Frideric Handel
  • National Theatre Live: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (2017) as The Player
  • The Witness for the Prosecution (2016) as Sir Charles Carter
  • Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) as Carlo Edwards
  • There's Something About Romcoms (2016) as Self
  • Penny Dreadful (2014) as Oscar Putney
  • Yes, Prime Minister (2013) as Prime Minister Jim Hacker
  • The Wright Way (2013) as Gerald Wright
  • The Michael Ball Show (2010) as Self
  • Mo (2010) as Jon Norton
  • The 39 Steps (2008) as Sir George Sinclair
  • Dustbin Baby (2008) as Elliot
  • Dickens' Secret Lover (2008) as Charles Dickens
  • My Boy Jack (2007) as Rudyard Kipling
  • My Boy Jack (2007) Writer
  • Mr. Bean's Wedding (2007) as Bride's Father
  • A for Andromeda (2006) as General Vandenberg
  • The Thick of It (2005) as Steve Fleming
  • Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Major Hugh Horton
  • Hustle (2004) as Sir Anthony Reeves
  • Timequest (2003) as Clint Hill
  • Two Weeks Notice (2002) as Howard Wade
  • Crime and Punishment (2002) as Luzhin
  • Ivor the Invisible (2001) as Park Keeper (voice)
  • Station Jim (2001) as Riorden Jnr
  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence (1999) as Col. Bonnet
  • Talking Heads 2 (1998)
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as George Jeffers
  • Keeping Mum (1997) as Richard Beare
  • Never Mind the Horrocks (1996)
  • The Thin Blue Line (1995) as Detective Inspector Derek Grim
  • Wycliffe (1994) as David Miller
  • Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) as Bernard the Groom - Wedding Two
  • Love on a Branch Line (1994) as Lionel Virley
  • Nice Day at the Office (1994)
  • Cracker (1993) as Graham
  • Soldier Soldier (1991) as Major Tom Cadman
  • The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Captain Robert Battersby
  • Chancer (1990) as Dr. Haselden
  • Portrait of a Marriage (1990) as Harold Nicolson
  • Campion (1989) as Cully Randall
  • Campion (1989) as Guffy Randall
  • Hannay (1988)
  • Talking Heads (1988) as Wilfred Paterson
  • Inspector Morse (1987) as Peter Rhodes
  • The Cold War Killers (1986) as Colin Jenkins
  • The Alamut Ambush (1986) as Colin Jenkins
  • Morons from Outer Space (1985) as Palatial House Flunkey
  • Dark Enemy (1984) as Ash
  • Dramarama (1983) as Bill Brock
  • Chessgame (1983) as Colin Jenkins
  • A Flame to the Phoenix (1983) as Mirek Grabinski
  • Diamonds (1981) as Alex Randolph
  • Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive (1980) as Pangol
  • Blake's 7 (1978) as Forres
  • The Moon Stallion (1978) as Todman
  • Doctor Who (1963) as Pangol
  • Eloise