David Oakes
Biography
David Oakes is a British actor born in Hampshire, England. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and graduated in 2007. Before training professionally, he studied at Manchester University where he received a first-class degree in English and Drama. He also attended Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School in Salisbury, Wiltshire, where he became the head boy. Oakes is represented by Jeremy Conway at Conway Van Gelder Grant Inc. He is a member of the Conservatoire of Dance and Drama's board of governors.
Career overview
David Oakes is a British actor who trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and graduated in 2007. Prior to his professional acting training, he studied at Manchester University where he received a first-class degree in English and Drama.
David Oakes has been represented by Jeremy Conway at Conway Van Gelder Grant Inc. He has also served on the board of governors for the Conservatoire of Dance and Drama.
David Oakes has appeared in the known credit "24".
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25 titles- Vikings: Valhalla (2022) as Earl Godwin
- Shuttlecock: Sins of a Father (2020) as Martin Prentis
- The Garden of Evening Mists (2019) as 1950s Frederik Gemmell
- Cold Skin (2017) as Friend
- Victoria (2016) as Prince Ernest
- Victoria (2016) as Duke of Coburg
- The Living and the Dead (2016) as William Payne
- Murder Games: The Life and Death of Breck Bednar (2016) as Himself - Narrator (voice)
- Night Feed (2015) as Young Dad
- If I Tell You I Have to Kill You (2015) as Lionel
- Goblin? (2014) as Harry
- Love by Design (2014) as Adrian
- Kim Philby: His Most Intimate Betrayal (2014) as Kim Philby
- Endeavour (2013) as Joss Bixby
- The White Queen (2013) as George Plantagenet
- Ripper Street (2012) as Victor Silver
- Truth or Dare (2012) as Justin
- The Borgias (2011) as Juan Borgia
- The Pillars of the Earth (2010) as William Hamleigh
- Wigger (2010)
- Trinity (2009) as Ross Bonham
- Walter's War (2008) as Oswald Hennessey
- Pat Metheny Group: We Live Here (2001) Producer
- You: Story and Glory of a Masterpiece (2000) as Brandon Miller
- Power Rangers (1993) as Comic #2
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Oakes best known for?
David Oakes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vikings: Valhalla (2022), Cold Skin (2017), Victoria (2016), Victoria (2016).
When and where was David Oakes born?
David Oakes was born on October 14, 1983 in Hampshire, England.
How many credits does David Oakes have?
David Oakes has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2022.
What is David Oakes's background in cinema and television?
David Oakes is a British actor born in Hampshire, England. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and graduated in 2007. Before training professionally, he studied at Manchester University where he received a first-class degree in English and Drama. He also attended Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School in Salis...