David Bamber

David Bamber

David Bamber is an English actor who has worked in television and theatre. He is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Bamber was born in Walkden, Lancashire, England. He studied drama at Bristol University, continuing his training at RADA where he won the Gold Medal in 1979. Bamber's early television work includes appearances in the BBC series "The Professionals" and "The Gentle Touch". He also starred in the BBC adaptation of Hanif Kureishi's novel "The Buddha of Suburbia". In 1995, Bamber won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in the play "My Night with Reg". He has also appeared in numerous other stage productions, including "The Crucible", "The Importance of Being Earnest", and "The Mousetrap". Bamber's film credits include "The Bourne Identity", "Miss Potter", and "Valkyrie". He has also appeared in several television movies, including "The Lost Prince" and "The Sinking of the Titanic". Bamber is married to the actress Julia Swift. They have two sons, Theo and Ethan.

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Filmography

2024

The Regime
The Regime
as Schiff
TV - Released: 3/3/2024

2021

End of Term
End of Term
as DI Jim Burman
Movie - Released: 10/12/2021

2020

Enola Holmes
Enola Holmes
as Sir Whimbrel
Movie - Released: 9/23/2020
Flesh and Blood
Flesh and Blood
as D.I. Doug Lineham
TV - Released: 2/24/2020

2019

Abe's Story
Abe's Story
as Henry
Movie - Released: 7/13/2019

2018

Peterloo
Peterloo
as Magistrate Rev Mallory
Movie - Released: 11/1/2018
A Very English Scandal
A Very English Scandal
as Lord Arran
TV - Released: 5/20/2018
Trust
Trust
as Bela von Block
TV - Released: 3/25/2018

2017

Mad to Be Normal
Mad to Be Normal
as John Meredith
Movie - Released: 4/6/2017
Chubby Funny
Chubby Funny
as Mr. White
Movie - Released: 6/16/2017
Borg vs McEnroe
Borg vs McEnroe
as UK Commentator George Barnes
Movie - Released: 9/8/2017
Darkest Hour
Darkest Hour
as Admiral Ramsay
Movie - Released: 11/22/2017
Tina & Bobby
Tina & Bobby
as Alf Ramsey
TV - Released: 1/13/2017
Gunpowder
Gunpowder
as Lord Northumberland
TV - Released: 10/21/2017

2016

The Limehouse Golem
The Limehouse Golem
as Mr. Greatorex
Movie - Released: 10/18/2016
Victoria
Victoria
as Duke of Sussex
TV - Released: 8/28/2016
Camping
Camping
as Noel
TV - Released: 4/12/2016

2015

The Substitute
The Substitute
as Headmaster
Movie - Released: 1/19/2015
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve
as Walt
Movie - Released: 12/4/2015
The Sound of Music Live!
The Sound of Music Live!
as Herr Zeller
Movie - Released: 12/20/2015
One Crazy Thing
One Crazy Thing
as Michael Steele
Movie - Released: 4/1/2015

2014

Inside No. 9
Inside No. 9
as Robin
TV - Released: 2/5/2014

2013

What Remains
What Remains
as Joe
TV - Released: 8/25/2013
Father Brown
Father Brown
as Walter Hubble
TV - Released: 1/14/2013
Plebs
Plebs
TV - Released: 3/25/2013
Blandings
Blandings
as Herr Schnellhund
TV - Released: 1/13/2013

2012

Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife
as Stanley Hodgkiss
TV - Released: 1/15/2012
The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown
as Shallow
TV - Released: 6/30/2012
The Paradise
The Paradise
as Charles Chisholm
TV - Released: 9/25/2012

2011

Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
as Alan Butler
TV - Released: 10/25/2011

2010

The Village
The Village
as Dr. Wagner
Movie - Released: 2/1/2010
The King's Speech
The King's Speech
as Theatre Director
Movie - Released: 11/26/2010

2009

Psychoville
Psychoville
TV - Released: 6/18/2009
Collision
Collision
as Sidney Norris
TV - Released: 11/9/2009

2008

Valkyrie
Valkyrie
as Adolf Hitler
Movie - Released: 12/25/2008

2007

The Amazing Trousers
The Amazing Trousers
as The Tailor
Movie - Released: 7/1/2007
Movie
I Am Bob
as Bob Geldof Lookalike
Movie - Released: 4/26/2007
Consenting Adults
Consenting Adults
as Dr. Carl Winter
Movie - Released: 9/4/2007
The All Together
The All Together
as Robin Swain
Movie - Released: 5/11/2007

2006

Miss Potter
Miss Potter
as Fruing Warne
Movie - Released: 12/3/2006
Robin Hood
Robin Hood
TV - Released: 10/7/2006
Hotel Babylon
Hotel Babylon
TV - Released: 1/19/2006

2005

The Clap
The Clap
as Krzysztof Veneer
Movie - Released: 8/25/2005
Rome
Rome
as Marcus Tullius Cicero
TV - Released: 8/28/2005
Doctor Who
Doctor Who
as Captain Quell
TV - Released: 3/26/2005

2004

New Tricks
New Tricks
TV - Released: 1/1/2004

2003

I Capture the Castle
I Capture the Castle
as Vicar
Movie - Released: 5/9/2003
Mayday
Mayday
as Narrator (UK)
TV - Released: 9/3/2003

2002

Movie
George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
as Gossip
Movie - Released: 11/1/2002
Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
as Passenger on Omnibus
Movie - Released: 12/14/2002
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity
as Consulate Clerk
Movie - Released: 6/14/2002
Daniel Deronda
Daniel Deronda
as Lush
TV - Released: 11/23/2002

2001

The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
as Antonio
Movie - Released: 10/8/2001

2000

The Railway Children
The Railway Children
as Dr Forrest
Movie - Released: 9/11/2000

1998

Neville's Island
Neville's Island
as Angus
Movie - Released: 1/1/1998

1997

My Night with Reg
My Night with Reg
as Guy
Movie - Released: 3/14/1997
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
as John Starkey
TV - Released: 3/23/1997
Chalk
Chalk
as Eric Slatt
TV - Released: 2/20/1997
Trial & Retribution
Trial & Retribution
TV - Released: 10/19/1997
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
as Anthony Prideaux
TV - Released: 3/23/1997
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
as Daniel Fargo
TV - Released: 3/23/1997

1996

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
as Reg
TV - Released: 1/3/1996

1995

Heavy Weather
Heavy Weather
as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
Movie - Released: 12/24/1995
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
as Mr. William Collins
TV - Released: 9/24/1995
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
as Mr. Collins
TV - Released: 9/24/1995

1994

Wycliffe
Wycliffe
as Guy Bottrell
TV - Released: 7/24/1994

1993

Stalag Luft
Stalag Luft
as The Prof
Movie - Released: 10/27/1993
The Buddha of Suburbia
The Buddha of Suburbia
as Shadwell
TV - Released: 11/3/1993

1992

Movie
Dakota Road
as Man on the Train
Movie - Released: 7/17/1992
Heartbeat
Heartbeat
as Adrian Shaw
TV - Released: 4/10/1992

1991

Movie
Seduction
as Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
Movie - Released: 4/13/1991
Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
as Ray
TV - Released: 11/14/1991
Performance
Performance
as Guy
TV - Released: 2/22/1991

1990

Who Bombed Birmingham?
Who Bombed Birmingham?
as David Mellor MP, Home Office
Movie - Released: 4/22/1990

1989

High Hopes
High Hopes
as Rupert Boothe-Brain
Movie - Released: 1/13/1989
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
as Bernard Parker
TV - Released: 1/8/1989

1987

The New Statesman
The New Statesman
as Julian Whitaker
TV - Released: 9/13/1987

1986

A Very Peculiar Practice
A Very Peculiar Practice
as Prof. Eric Middling
TV - Released: 5/21/1986
Casualty
Casualty
as Dr. Martin Campbell
TV - Released: 9/6/1986

1985

The Doctor and the Devils
The Doctor and the Devils
as Cronin
Movie - Released: 10/4/1985

1984

The Bill
The Bill
TV - Released: 10/16/1984
TV
Cockles
as Graham
TV - Released: 1/4/1984

1983

Privates on Parade
Privates on Parade
as Sergeant Charles Bishop
Movie - Released: 3/18/1983
The Oresteia
The Oresteia
as Choir
Movie - Released: 10/9/1983

1980

Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
as The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/26/1980