David Sterne
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 1, 1946 in Chichester, Sussex, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1971–2026 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 98 credits in database
Biography
David Sterne is an English actor born in 1946. He trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art after leaving the British Army. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Sterne has worked in television, film, and radio for over 40 years. He is recognized for his portrayals in the BBC's 'Detectorists' and Britbox's 'The Sister Boniface Mysteries'. His mentor was Lindsay Anderson, a director known for films such as 'If...' and 'O Lucky Man!'. Sterne's daughter is Rachel Stone, an Associate Producer with Hartswood Films UK. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1973.
Career overview
David Sterne is an English actor born in 1946. He trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art after leaving the British Army. Sterne has been active in the entertainment industry for over 40 years, working in television, film, and radio. He is a former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Sterne has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with over 90 credits to his name since 1973. His work includes roles in various productions, with notable mentions including his portrayal of Larry Bishop in the BBC's 'Detectorists' and his character Tom Thomas in three seasons of Britbox's 'The Sister Boniface Mysteries'. Sterne's career spans multiple decades, with a diverse range of roles in different mediums.
David Sterne's early career was influenced by his mentor, Lindsay Anderson, who directed notable films such as 'If...' and 'O Lucky Man!'. Sterne's daughter, Rachel Stone, is an Associate Producer with Hartswood Films UK.
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Full Filmography
98 titles- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) as George
- Enola Holmes 3 (2026) as Coachman Eric
- Patience (2025) as Brother Swavek
- Friday is Mushroom Soup (2025) as Doug
- Ellis (2024) as Foster Lang
- The Change (2023) as Forester
- The Change (2023) as Policeman
- Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) as Tom Thomas
- The Man Who Fell to Earth (2022) as Gent #1
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (2022) as Egeus
- Grace (2021) as Senior Clive Ellis
- The Protégé (2021) as Doctor
- Ruth (2021) as Kenneth
- The Cathar (2021) as Landowner
- Bridgerton (2020) as Farmer Robert
- Gentleman Jack (2019) as Bishop
- Granbad (2019) as Granddad
- The Last Witness (2018) as Kings Arms Landlord
- 1066: A Year to Conquer England (2017) as English Noble
- 1066: A Year to Conquer England (2017) as English Noble
- Flowers (2016) as Bolero
- The Living and the Dead (2016) as Abel North
- The Coroner (2015) as John 'Blackbeard' Fraser
- Midwinter of the Spirit (2015) as Cannon Dobbs
- Arthur & Merlin (2015) as King Vortigern
- Legacy (2015) as Homeless Guy
- National Theatre Live: Treasure Island (2015) as Blind Pew
- 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) as Old Statesman
- Detectorists (2014) as Larry Bishop
- Detectorists (2014) as Bishop
- Blood Moon (2014) as Charlie Packham
- Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This (2014) as Billy Mayo
- Vikings (2013) as Gudmund
- Atlantis (2013) as Dymas
- Da Vinci's Demons (2013)
- N.F.A. (No Fixed Abode) (2013) as John
- Truth or Dare (2012) as Woodbridge
- The Wolfman (2010) as Kirk
- Never Let Me Go (2010) as Keffers
- Gulliver's Travels (2010) as Foreman
- The Nativity (2010) as Abimael
- Round Ireland with a Fridge (2010) as Mac
- National Theatre Live: Nation (2010) as Captain Roberts
- Dorian Gray (2009) as Theatre Manager
- The Boat That Rocked (2009) as Marianne's Captain
- Slaughter (2009) as Jorgen
- Shadows in the Sun (2009)
- Merlin (2008) as The Apothecary
- RocknRolla (2008) as Barman
- Holby Blue (2007) as Desk Sergeant Edward 'Mac' McFadden
- Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) as Cellarman
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) as Edinburgh Cook
- Robin Hood (2006)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) as Ministry Wizard
- Hustle (2004) as Bob
- The Mysti Show (2004)
- Vanity Fair (2004) as Queen's Crawley Mail Coach Driver
- Not Only But Always (2004) as Teabag
- The Afternoon Play (2003) as Gordon
- Serious & Organised (2003) as Older Guard
- A Knight's Tale (2001) as Retired Knight
- Superstition (2001) as Vassi
- Mr In-Between (2001) as Detective Inspector Marlowe
- Love or Money (2001) as Willy
- Down to Earth (2000) as Bill Thompson
- Border Cafe (2000) as Danny Hannah
- Sabotage!! (2000) as General 3 - Nicamore
- Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the Mummy (1998) as Morris
- Jinnah (1998) as Birwhistle
- Photographing Fairies (1997) as Prison Warder
- Surviving Picasso (1996) as Waiting Man
- The Queen's Nose (1995) as Chief
- The Choir (1995) as Jim Woodcote
- An Independent Man (1995)
- A Very Open Prison (1995) as Ricky Dorrell
- Wycliffe (1994) as Pub Landlord
- The Vicar of Dibley (1994)
- Lady Chatterley (1993) as Field
- Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris (1992)
- Is That All There Is? (1992) as Self
- In Suspicious Circumstances (1991) as Insp Brewster
- The Fool (1990)
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Policeman
- Red Dwarf (1988) as Einstein Bob
- Casualty (1986) as Geoff Cole
- Lovejoy (1986) as Van Driver
- The Bill (1984)
- Venom (1981) as Driver
- Cribb (1980) as Carter
- You're Not Watching Me, Mummy (1979) as Aubrey
- Blake's 7 (1978) as Guard
- Let's Get Laid (1978) as Sgt. Millicent
- Anna Karenina (1977)
- The Sweeney (1975) as Ted Parkin
- Royal Flash (1975) as Policeman
- O Lucky Man! (1973)
- Justice (1971) as Lorimer
- Cat Got Your Tongue as Brian
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Sterne best known for?
David Sterne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026), Enola Holmes 3 (2026), Patience (2025), Ellis (2024).
When and where was David Sterne born?
David Sterne was born on November 1, 1946 in Chichester, Sussex, England, UK.
How many credits does David Sterne have?
David Sterne has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2026.
What is David Sterne's background in cinema and television?
David Sterne is an English actor born in 1946. He trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art after leaving the British Army. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Sterne has worked in television, film, and radio for over 40 years. He is recognized for his portrayals in the BBC's 'Detectorists' an...
David Sterne by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Detectorists (2014) as Larry Bishop — aged about 67
- Detectorists (2014) as Bishop — aged about 67
- Bridgerton (2020) as Farmer Robert — aged about 73
- Vikings (2013) as Gudmund — aged about 66
- Red Dwarf (1988) as Einstein Bob — aged about 41
- The Sweeney (1975) as Ted Parkin — aged about 28
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