David Schofield
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 16, 1951 in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1967–2025 (59 Years)
- Total Credits
- 104 credits in database
Biography
David Schofield is an English actor born on December 16, 1951, in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. He has accumulated 101 known acting credits in his career. Schofield is best known for his role as Ian Mercer in the films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, released in 2006, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, released in 2007. His extensive film work also includes appearances in An American Werewolf in London in 1981, Gladiator in 2000, From Hell in 2001, Valkyrie in 2008, The Wolfman in 2010, and Darkest Hour in 2017. In addition to these feature films, his career encompasses television work, including appearances in Our Friends in the North.
Career overview
David Schofield is an English actor born on December 16, 1951, in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. Throughout his extensive career in the entertainment industry, he has accumulated 101 known acting credits in films and television shows.
Schofield is best known for his role as Ian Mercer in the feature films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, released in 2006, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, released in 2007. In addition to these prominent fantasy adventure films, his diverse cinematic career includes appearances in An American Werewolf in London in 1981, Gladiator in 2000, From Hell in 2001, Valkyrie in 2008, The Wolfman in 2010, and Darkest Hour in 2017. He is also recognized for his work in projects such as Our Friends in the North.
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Full Filmography
104 titles- 1242: Gateway to the West (2025) as Sycardius
- Alfie & Ed (2025)
- Hotel Portofino (2022) as George Livesey
- Mad Heidi (2022) as Alpöhi
- Six Minutes to Midnight (2020) as Colonel Smith
- The Adventures of Paddington (2019) as Mr. Gruber (voice)
- The Secret World of Your Rubbish (2019)
- The Bind (2019) as Patrick
- Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018) as Tony King
- Mary Magdalene (2018) as Thomas
- Press (2018) as Chris Cartwright
- Darkest Hour (2017) as Clement Atlee
- Undercover (2016) as Alex Brady
- Mindhorn (2016) as Chief Inspector Derek Newsome
- The Last Kingdom (2015) as Abbot Eadred
- The Coroner (2015) as Ben Arnold
- Safe House (2015) as Eddie Reynolds
- The Great Fire (2014) as Duke of Hanford
- Father Brown (2013) as Vivian Wolsey
- Last Passenger (2013) as Peter Carmichael
- All Things To All Men (2013) as Police Commissioner
- Lord of Tears (2013) as Owl Man
- Him Indoors (2012) as The Judge
- Devil's Bridge (2012) as Parry
- Turn Off Your Bloody Phone: An American Werewolf in London (2012) as Darts Player
- Injustice (2011) as ACC Stephen Packard
- Super Tanker (2011) as Admiral
- Ghosted (2011) as Donner
- The Wolfman (2010) as Constable Nye
- Burke & Hare (2010) as Fergus
- F (2010) as Robert Anderson
- Last Passengers (2010)
- Land Girls (2009) as Vernon Storey
- The Take (2009)
- Lightning Strikes (2009) as Donovan
- Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' (2009) as Self
- Merlin (2008) as King Alined
- Valkyrie (2008) as Erwin von Witzleben
- Freebird (2008) as Dart player (scenes deleted)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) as Mercer
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) as Mercer
- The Street (2006) as John Roberts
- Goldplated (2006) as John White
- Doctor Who (2005) as Odin
- Shameless (2004) as Louis
- Unstoppable (2004) as Dr. Collins
- Julian Fellowes Investigates: A Most Mysterious Murder (2004)
- The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie (2004) as Sonny
- Blue Murder (2003) as DCS Hackett
- Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster (2003) as Monster
- Chunky Monkey (2003) as Frank
- Footballers' Wives (2002) as Graham - Bookie
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Polteed
- Ultimate Fights from the Movies (2002) as Falco (Gladiator) (archive footage)
- Fields of Gold (2002) as Craig
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Michael Kelleher
- From Hell (2001) as McQueen
- In Deep (2001) as Vincent Hunter
- The Musketeer (2001) as Rochefort, Richelieu Henchman
- Superstition (2001) as Roberto Fallaci
- The Red Peppers (2001) as George Pepper
- Gladiator (2000) as Falco
- Lock, Stock... (2000) as Two Sips
- The Miracle Maker (2000) as Caiaphas (voice)
- The Vice (1999) as Harrison
- Joan of Arc (1999) as Gladsdale
- Cleopatra (1999) as Casca
- Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999) as Micah
- Junk (1999) as Mr Brogan
- Our Mutual Friend (1998) as Jesse 'Gaffer' Hexam
- Amongst Women (1998) as Jack Simpson
- Anna Karenina (1997) as Nikolai
- Tangier Cop (1997) as Omar Larbi
- Our Friends in the North (1996) as DCI John Salway
- Our Friends in the North (1996) as DI John Salway
- Our Friends in the North (1996) as DCS John Salway
- Testament: The Bible in Animation (1996) as Elijah (voice)
- Band of Gold (1995) as DCI George Newall
- Wycliffe (1994) as Joe Penrose
- Mr. Wroe's Virgins (1993) as Doherty
- The Crane (1993) as Preacher
- Heartbeat (1992) as Darcy Jacobs
- Heartbeat (1992) as Dennis Ashton
- The Last of the Mohicans (1992) as Sergeant Major
- The Secret Agent (1992) as Ossipon
- Jekyll & Hyde (1990) as Snape
- Shadow of the Noose (1989) as Alfred Harmsworth
- Tree of Hands (1989) as Detective Inspector
- Somewhere to Run (1989) as Manchester D.J
- Rockliffe's Babies (1987) as DC Hirst
- A Killing on the Exchange (1987) as Rupert Tyndall
- Boogie Outlaws (1987) as Flash
- Casualty (1986) as Detective Inspector Logan
- Shackleton (1983) as Sir Ernest Shackleton
- Praying Mantis (1982) as Cafe Waiter
- Bergerac (1981) as John Logan
- An American Werewolf in London (1981) as Dart Player
- Funny Man (1981) as Davey Gibson
- The Dogs of War (1980) as Endean's Man
- It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (1977) as Pete
- The New Avengers (1976) as Ben
- Van der Valk (1972) as Toon Rosendaal
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Pete
- The Bride of Vernon as Fritz
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Schofield best known for?
David Schofield is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hotel Portofino (2022), Mad Heidi (2022), Six Minutes to Midnight (2020), Violence Jack: Evil Town (1988).
When and where was David Schofield born?
David Schofield was born on December 16, 1951 in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK.
How many credits does David Schofield have?
David Schofield has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2025.
What is David Schofield's background in cinema and television?
David Schofield is an English actor born on December 16, 1951, in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. He has accumulated 101 known acting credits in his career. Schofield is best known for his role as Ian Mercer in the films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, released in 2006, and Pir...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Last Kingdom (2015) as Abbot Eadred — aged about 63
- Gladiator (2000) as Falco — aged about 48
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Polteed — aged about 50
- The Adventures of Paddington (2019) as Mr. Gruber (voice) — aged about 67
- Merlin (2008) as King Alined — aged about 56
- Our Mutual Friend (1998) as Jesse 'Gaffer' Hexam — aged about 46
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