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David Bamber

David Bamber

Acting1954Walkden, England, UK

Biography

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.

Acting History

2024
The Regime
TVas Schiff6 eps
2023
Dalgliesh
TVas Edgar Froggart2 eps
2021
End of Term
as DI Jim Burman
2020
Enola Holmes
as Sir Whimbrel
Inside No. 9
TVas Robin1 eps
2019
Abe's Story
as Henry (voice)
Urban Myths
TVas Drunk1 eps
2018
Peterloo
as Magistrate Rev Mallory
Trust
TVas Bela von Block5 eps
A Very English Scandal
TVas Lord Arran3 eps
Call the Midwife
TVas Stanley Hodgkiss1 eps
2017
Chubby Funny
as Mr. White
Borg vs McEnroe
as UK Commentator George Barnes
Mad to Be Normal
as John Meredith
Darkest Hour
as Admiral Ramsay
Gunpowder
TVas Lord Northumberland3 eps
2016
The Limehouse Golem
as Mr. Greatorex
Midsomer Murders
TVas Daniel Fargo / John Starkey / Anthony Prideaux1 eps
Camping
TVas Noel
Victoria
TVas Duke of Sussex2 eps
2015
One Crazy Thing
as Michael Steele
The Substitute
as Headmaster
Father Brown
TVas Walter Hubble1 eps
Death in Paradise
TVas Alan Butler1 eps
2014
Doctor Who
TVas Captain Quell1 eps
2013
What Remains
TVas Joe4 eps
Blandings
TVas Herr Schnellhund
2012
The Nazi Gospels
as Heinrich Himmler
The Hollow Crown
TVas Shallow1 eps
The Paradise
TVas Charles Chisholm1 eps
2011
The Borgias
TVas Theo
2010
The Village
as Dr. Wagner
The King's Speech
as Theatre Director
2009
Collision
TVas Sidney Norris
2008
Valkyrie
as Adolf Hitler
2007
The All Together
as Robin Swain
I Am Bob
as Bob Geldof Lookalike
Consenting Adults
as Dr. Carl Winter
2006
2005
The Clap
as Krzysztof Veneer
Rome
TVas Marcus Tullius Cicero22 eps
2002
Gangs of New York
as Passenger on Omnibus
The Bourne Identity
as Consulate Clerk
2000
1998
1997
Performance
TVas Guy1 eps
1996
Heartbeat
TVas Adrian Shaw1 eps
1995
Heavy Weather
as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
Pride and Prejudice
TVas Mr. Collins5 eps
1994
Wycliffe
TVas Guy Bottrell1 eps
Murder Most Horrid
TVas Ray1 eps
1993
Stalag Luft
as The Prof
1992
Dakota Road
as Man on the Train
1991
Seduction
as Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
The New Statesman
TVas Julian Whitaker1 eps
Agatha Christie's Poirot
TVas Bernard Parker1 eps
1990
The Investigation: Inside a Terrorist Bombing
as David Mellor MP, Home Office
The Chief
TVas Philip Garrick
1989
High Hopes
as Rupert Boothe-Brain
1986
Casualty
TVas Dr. Martin Campbell
1983
Privates on Parade
as Sergeant Charles Bishop
The Oresteia
as Chorus
1980
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
as The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
9/19/1954(71 years old)
Place of Birth
Walkden, England, UK