David Starkey
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 3, 1945 in Kendal, England, UK
- Age
- 81
- Active Years
- 1993–2023 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 31 credits in database
Biography
David Robert Starkey holds the credentials MA, PhD, D.Litt., CBE, FSA, and FRHistS, and is an English constitutional historian as well as a radio and television presenter. Born as the only child of Quaker parents on January 3, 1945, in Kendal, England, United Kingdom, he attended Kendal Grammar School before attending Cambridge on a scholarship. He is known for his work as a writer and director, with credits including Good Ideas of the 20th Century from 1993, 1606: Dawn of the Ulster Scots from 2006, and World's First Battlefield from 2023. His professional background encompasses known credits in the film and television industry, covering writing, directing, acting, and show crew contributions.
Career overview
David Robert Starkey holds the credentials of MA, PhD, D.Litt., CBE, FSA, and FRHistS. He is an English constitutional historian as well as a radio and television presenter. Born as the only child of Quaker parents on January 3, 1945, in Kendal, England, United Kingdom, he attended Kendal Grammar School before studying at Cambridge on a scholarship.
In the realm of media and production, Starkey is recognized as a writer and director. Among his known credits in the industry are the projects Good Ideas of the 20th Century from 1993, 1606: Dawn of the Ulster Scots from 2006, and World's First Battlefield from 2023. His overall body of work encompasses known acting credits and production involvement across television and film formats.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
31 titles- The Crown: A Thousand Year Story (2023) Presenter
- Lost Pharaohs of the Nile (2019) Director
- Lost Pharaohs of the Nile (2019) Producer
- Lost Pharaohs of the Nile (2019) Writer
- Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs (2019) Director
- Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs (2019) Writer
- Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs (2019) Producer
- The Genius of Leonardo Da Vinci (2018) Writer
- The Genius of Leonardo Da Vinci (2018) Director
- The Genius of Leonardo Da Vinci (2018) Producer
- Reformation: Europe's Holy War (2017) as Himself - Presenter
- Richard III: The Princes in the Tower (2015) as Himself
- Britain's Tudor Treasure: A Night at Hampton Court (2015) as Himself - Presenter
- David Starkey's Magna Carta (2015) as Presenter
- David Starkey's Magna Carta (2015) Writer
- Sinking the Lusitania: An American Tragedy (2015) Director
- Rome: The World's First Superpower (2014) Director
- The Last Days of Anne Boleyn (2013) as Self
- David Starkey's Music and Monarchy (2013)
- The Churchills (2012)
- Saxon Hoard: A Golden Discovery (2012)
- Jamie's Dream School (2011) as Himself
- Northern Ireland's Greatest Haunts (2009) Director
- Henry VIII: The Mind of a Tyrant (2009) as Self - Presenter
- The Queen at 80 (2006) as Self
- Monarchy (2004)
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (2001) as Self – Presenter
- Elizabeth (2000) as Himself
- The Big Story (1993)
- The Trial of Richard III (1984) as Self - Witness for the Prosecution #4
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Starkey best known for?
David Starkey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tammy and the Bachelor (1957), The Rare Breed (1966), Deep in My Heart (1954), Triangle (2009).
When and where was David Starkey born?
David Starkey was born on January 3, 1945 in Kendal, England, UK.
How many credits does David Starkey have?
David Starkey has 31 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1993 and 2023.
What is David Starkey's background in cinema and television?
David Robert Starkey holds the credentials MA, PhD, D.Litt., CBE, FSA, and FRHistS, and is an English constitutional historian as well as a radio and television presenter. Born as the only child of Quaker parents on January 3, 1945, in Kendal, England, United Kingdom, he attended Kendal Grammar School before attending ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist — aged about 34
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