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David Threlfall

Acting Born Oct 12, 1953 Burnage, Manchester, England, UK 85 credits
85
Total Credits
1970–2025
56 Years Career Span
30
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

David Threlfall is a celebrated actor of stage, film and television. Born in Burnage, Manchester in 1953, he is known for his work in various productions. Threlfall's birthday is October 12, 1953, and he is male. He was born in Burnage, Manchester, England, UK. Threlfall has a known credit count of 82. His known credits are primarily in acting. He is also known by the name دیوید ترلفال.

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Career

Career overview

David Threlfall is a celebrated actor of stage, film, and television. Born in Burnage, Manchester in 1953, he has established a successful career in the entertainment industry. Threlfall has appeared in numerous productions, with a total of 82 known credits.

Threlfall's work in television is perhaps most notable, with a significant role in Channel 4's series Shameless. This portrayal has contributed to his recognition within the industry. In addition to his television work, Threlfall has also been involved in stage productions, including a 1994 performance in The Count of Monte Cristo at the Royal Exchange, Manchester. It was during this production that he met Bosnian actress Brana Bajic, whom he married in 1995.

Threlfall's career spans multiple mediums, with a focus on acting. His dedication to his craft has earned him recognition and respect within the entertainment industry. With a total of 82 known credits, Threlfall has demonstrated his versatility and range as an actor.

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Career timeline

The Death of Bunny MunroUnforgivable
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick TurpinPassengerNightsleeperBing & Friends: Birthday Celebration
Funny WomanDodger Special: Bad Egg
Art That Made UsDodger Special: Train
Wolfe
Faith HealerBeckett Double Bill (Krapp's Last Tape / The Old Tune)
Troy: Fall of a City
Urban Myths
Code of a KillerMidwinter of the SpiritThe Ark
Black SeaTommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This
What Remains
Ripper StreetEvidently... John Cooper Clarke
Nowhere Boy
Hot FuzzElizabeth: The Golden Age
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an EmpireLike MindsHousewife, 49Alien Autopsy
The Queen's Sister
ShamelessShameless · Executive ProducerShameless · DirectorBenefit to Mankind
Celebrity MastermindMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldChunky Monkey
SpooksCutting It
Conspiracy
A Dinner of HerbsIn the Beginning
Sex, Chips & Rock n' RollMary, Mother of JesusSex, Chips & Rock n' Roll
Men of the World
The Clothes in the WardrobeDiana: Her True StoryA Statement of Affairs
Patriot Games
A Murder of QualityTitmuss Regained
Have I Got News for YouNightingalesThe Russia HouseHe's Asking For Me
Jumping The QueueWhen the Whales CameMurderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal StoryA Casualty of WarSeeing in the Dark
The Marksman
ScreenPlayParadise PostponedParadise Postponed

Full Filmography

85 titles
  • The Death of Bunny Munro (2025) as Bunny Snr
  • Unforgivable (2025) as Brian Mitchell
  • The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin (2024) as Tom King
  • Passenger (2024) as Jim Bracknell
  • Nightsleeper (2024) as Paul Peveril
  • Bing & Friends: Birthday Celebration (2024) as Flop (voice)
  • Funny Woman (2023) as George Parker
  • Dodger Special: Bad Egg (2023) as Sir Charles Rowan
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  • Art That Made Us (2022) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Dodger Special: Train (2022) as Sir Charles Rowan
  • Wolfe (2021) as Howard
  • Faith Healer (2020) as Teddy
  • Beckett Double Bill (Krapp's Last Tape / The Old Tune) (2020) as Cream
  • Troy: Fall of a City (2018) as King Priam
  • Urban Myths (2017) as Samuel Beckett
  • Code of a Killer (2015) as DCS David Baker
  • Midwinter of the Spirit (2015) as Rev Huw Owens
  • The Ark (2015) as Noah
  • Black Sea (2014) as Peters
  • Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This (2014) as Tommy Cooper
  • What Remains (2013) as Len Harper
  • Ripper Street (2012) as Abel Croker
  • Evidently... John Cooper Clarke (2012) as Himself
  • Nowhere Boy (2009) as George Toogood Smith
  • Hot Fuzz (2007) as Martin Blower
  • Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) as Dr. John Dee
  • Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (2006) as Constantine the Great
  • Like Minds (2006) as John Colbie
  • Housewife, 49 (2006) as Will Last
  • Alien Autopsy (2006) as Jeffrey
  • The Queen's Sister (2005) as Prince Philip
  • Shameless (2004) as Frank Gallagher
  • Shameless (2004) Executive Producer
  • Shameless (2004) Director
  • Benefit to Mankind (2004) as Carl Swannee
  • Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
  • Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) as Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward
  • Chunky Monkey (2003) as Donald Leek
  • Spooks (2002) as Keith Moran
  • Cutting It (2002) as Beauregard Smee
  • Conspiracy (2001) as Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger
  • A Dinner of Herbs (2000) as Older Hal
  • In the Beginning (2000) as Aaron
  • Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll (1999) as Norman
  • Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999) as Joseph of Nazareth
  • Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll (1999)
  • Men of the World (1994) as Lenny Smart
  • The Clothes in the Wardrobe (1993) as Syl
  • Diana: Her True Story (1993) as Prince Charles
  • A Statement of Affairs (1993) as Alan
  • Patriot Games (1992) as Inspector Highland
  • A Murder of Quality (1991) as Stanley Rode
  • Titmuss Regained (1991) as Leslie Titmuss
  • Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
  • Nightingales (1990) as Bell
  • The Russia House (1990) as Wicklow
  • He's Asking For Me (1990) as Andy
  • Jumping The Queue (1989) as Hugh Warner
  • When the Whales Came (1989) as Jack Jenkins
  • Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story (1989) as Alex
  • A Casualty of War (1989) as Tom Rowse
  • Seeing in the Dark (1989) as Tony
  • The Marksman (1987) as Weaver
  • ScreenPlay (1986) as Tony
  • Paradise Postponed (1986) as Leslie Titmuss
  • Paradise Postponed (1986) as Leslie Titmus
  • Screen Two (1985) as Andy
  • Screen Two (1985) as Syl
  • Dog Ends (1984) as Robert
  • The Gathering Seed (1983) as Joe Henshaw
  • King Lear (1983) as Edgar
  • Red Monarch (1983) as Vasily
  • The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1982)
  • Objects of Affection (1982) as Donald
  • Mike Leigh: Making Plays (1982) as Self
  • Rolling Home (1982) as Donald
  • The Brylcreem Boys (1979) as George Hunn
  • Scum (1977) as Archer
  • Here I Stand... (1977) as Stapleton
  • The Kiss of Death (1977) as Trevor
  • I Want to Be Like You (1976) as Steve
  • Playhouse (1974) as George Hunn
  • Second City Firsts (1973) as Gaz
  • Play for Today (1970) as Robert
  • Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Threlfall best known for?

David Threlfall is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Troy: Fall of a City (2018), Black Sea (2014), Ripper Street (2012), Nowhere Boy (2009).

When and where was David Threlfall born?

David Threlfall was born on October 12, 1953 in Burnage, Manchester, England, UK.

How many credits does David Threlfall have?

David Threlfall has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2025.

What is David Threlfall's background in cinema and television?

David Threlfall is a celebrated actor of stage, film and television. Born in Burnage, Manchester in 1953, he is known for his work in various productions. Threlfall's birthday is October 12, 1953, and he is male. He was born in Burnage, Manchester, England, UK. Threlfall has a known credit count of 82. His known credit...

David Threlfall by the numbers

85credits
44films
41TV series
1970–2025active years

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