David Sterne

David Sterne

David Sterne (born 1946) is an English actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1973. After leaving the British Army, Sterne trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has worked in television, film and radio for over 40 years. He is most recognised for his portrayal of Larry Bishop in the BBC's 'Detectorists', and more recently as Tom Thomas in three seasons of Britbox's 'The Sister Boniface Mysteries'. His mentor was Lindsay Anderson (Director of "If..." & "O Lucky Man!"). His daughter is Rachel Stone, an Associate Producer with Hartswood Films UK.

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Filmography

2024

Ellis
Ellis
as Foster Lang
TV - Released: 10/31/2024

2022

A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
as Egeus
Movie - Released: 12/23/2022
Sister Boniface Mysteries
Sister Boniface Mysteries
as Tom Thomas
TV - Released: 2/8/2022
The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Man Who Fell to Earth
as Gent #1
TV - Released: 4/24/2022

2021

The Protégé
The Protégé
as Doctor
Movie - Released: 8/19/2021
The Cathar
The Cathar
as Landowner
Movie - Released: 11/26/2021
Ruth
Ruth
as Kenneth
Movie - Released: 3/12/2021
Grace
Grace
as Senior Clive Ellis
TV - Released: 3/14/2021

2020

Bridgerton
Bridgerton
as Farmer Robert
TV - Released: 12/25/2020

2019

Granbad
Granbad
as Granddad
Movie - Released: 2/28/2019
Gentleman Jack
Gentleman Jack
as Bishop
TV - Released: 4/22/2019

2018

The Last Witness
The Last Witness
as Kings Arms Landlord
Movie - Released: 5/11/2018

2017

1066: A Year to Conquer England
1066: A Year to Conquer England
as English Noble
Movie - Released: 2/28/2017
1066: A Year to Conquer England
1066: A Year to Conquer England
as English Noble
TV - Released: 2/28/2017

2016

The Living and the Dead
The Living and the Dead
as Abel North
TV - Released: 6/28/2016
Flowers
Flowers
as Bolero
TV - Released: 4/25/2016

2015

Legacy
Legacy
as Homeless Guy
Movie - Released: 6/19/2015
Arthur & Merlin
Arthur & Merlin
as King Vortigern
Movie - Released: 4/17/2015
National Theatre Live: Treasure Island
National Theatre Live: Treasure Island
as Blind Pew
Movie - Released: 1/22/2015
Midwinter of the Spirit
Midwinter of the Spirit
as Cannon Dobbs
TV - Released: 9/23/2015
The Coroner
The Coroner
as John 'Blackbeard' Fraser
TV - Released: 11/16/2015

2014

300: Rise of an Empire
300: Rise of an Empire
as Old Statesman
Movie - Released: 3/5/2014
Blood Moon
Blood Moon
as Charlie Packham
Movie - Released: 8/25/2014
Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This
Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This
as Billy Mayo
Movie - Released: 4/21/2014
Detectorists
Detectorists
as Larry Bishop
TV - Released: 10/2/2014
Detectorists
Detectorists
as Bishop
TV - Released: 10/2/2014

2013

Movie
N.F.A. (No Fixed Abode)
as John
Movie - Released: 11/29/2013
Atlantis
Atlantis
as Dymas
TV - Released: 9/28/2013
Da Vinci's Demons
Da Vinci's Demons
TV - Released: 4/12/2013
Vikings
Vikings
as Gudmund
TV - Released: 3/3/2013

2012

Truth or Dare
Truth or Dare
as Woodbridge
Movie - Released: 8/5/2012

2010

The Wolfman
The Wolfman
as Kirk
Movie - Released: 2/10/2010
Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
as Foreman
Movie - Released: 12/23/2010
Never Let Me Go
Never Let Me Go
as Keffers
Movie - Released: 3/18/2010
National Theatre Live: Nation
National Theatre Live: Nation
as Captain Roberts
Movie - Released: 1/30/2010
Round Ireland with a Fridge
Round Ireland with a Fridge
as Mac
Movie - Released: 1/1/2010
The Nativity
The Nativity
as Abimael
TV - Released: 12/20/2010

2009

Slaughter
Slaughter
as Jorgen
Movie - Released: 1/9/2009
The Boat That Rocked
The Boat That Rocked
as Marianne's Captain
Movie - Released: 4/1/2009
Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray
as Theatre Manager
Movie - Released: 9/9/2009
Shadows in the Sun
Shadows in the Sun
Movie - Released: 6/15/2009

2008

RocknRolla
RocknRolla
as Barman
Movie - Released: 9/4/2008
Merlin
Merlin
as The Apothecary
TV - Released: 9/20/2008

2007

Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
as Cellarman
Movie - Released: 9/9/2007
Holby Blue
Holby Blue
as Desk Sergeant Edward 'Mac' McFadden
TV - Released: 5/8/2007

2006

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
as Edinburgh Cook
Movie - Released: 7/6/2006
Robin Hood
Robin Hood
TV - Released: 10/7/2006

2005

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
as Ministry Wizard
Movie - Released: 11/16/2005

2004

Not Only But Always
Not Only But Always
as Teabag
Movie - Released: 12/30/2004
TV
The Mysti Show
TV - Released: 4/17/2004
Hustle
Hustle
as Bob
TV - Released: 2/24/2004

2001

Love or Money
Love or Money
as Willy
Movie - Released: 10/16/2001
Superstition
Superstition
as Vassi
Movie - Released: 10/13/2001
Mr In-Between
Mr In-Between
as Detective Inspector Marlowe
Movie - Released: 9/10/2001
A Knight's Tale
A Knight's Tale
as Retired Knight
Movie - Released: 5/11/2001

2000

Sabotage!!
Sabotage!!
as General 3 - Nicamore
Movie - Released: 10/14/2000
Clocking Off
Clocking Off
TV - Released: 1/23/2000
Border Cafe
Border Cafe
as Danny Hannah
TV - Released: 7/18/2000

1998

Jinnah
Jinnah
as Birwhistle
Movie - Released: 11/7/1998

1997

Photographing Fairies
Photographing Fairies
as Prison Warder
Movie - Released: 9/19/1997

1996

Surviving Picasso
Surviving Picasso
as Waiting Man
Movie - Released: 9/4/1996

1995

A Very Open Prison
A Very Open Prison
as Ricky Dorrell
Movie - Released: 12/9/1995
TV
An Independent Man
TV - Released: 6/10/1995
The Choir
The Choir
as Jim Woodcote
TV - Released: 3/19/1995
Queen's Nose
Queen's Nose
as Chief
TV - Released: 11/15/1995

1994

The Vicar of Dibley
The Vicar of Dibley
TV - Released: 11/10/1994
Wycliffe
Wycliffe
as Pub Landlord
TV - Released: 7/24/1994

1993

Lady Chatterley
Lady Chatterley
as Field
TV - Released: 6/6/1993

1992

Is That All There Is?
Is That All There Is?
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/1/1992

1990

Movie
The Fool
Movie - Released: 12/7/1990

1989

Birds of a Feather
Birds of a Feather
as Policeman
TV - Released: 10/16/1989

1988

Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf
as Einstein Bob
TV - Released: 2/15/1988

1986

Lovejoy
Lovejoy
as Van Driver
TV - Released: 1/10/1986
Casualty
Casualty
as Geoff Cole
TV - Released: 9/6/1986

1984

The Bill
The Bill
TV - Released: 10/16/1984

1981

Venom
Venom
as Driver
Movie - Released: 11/28/1981

1980

The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch
TV - Released: 4/11/1980

1979

Movie
You're Not Watching Me, Mummy
as Aubrey
Movie - Released: 1/2/1979

1978

Let's Get Laid
Let's Get Laid
as Sgt. Millicent
Movie - Released: 5/1/1978
Blake's 7
Blake's 7
as Guard
TV - Released: 1/2/1978

1977

Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
TV - Released: 9/25/1977

1975

Royal Flash
Royal Flash
as Policeman
Movie - Released: 10/10/1975
The Sweeney
The Sweeney
as Ted Parkin
TV - Released: 1/2/1975

1973

O Lucky Man!
O Lucky Man!
Movie - Released: 3/25/1973

1971

Justice
Justice
as Lorimer
TV - Released: 10/8/1971

Unknown

Movie
Cat Got Your Tongue
as Brian
Movie