David Burke
Acting1934Liverpool, England, UK
Biography
David Burke is an English actor, known for playing Dr. John Watson in the initial series of Granada Television's 1980s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which starred Jeremy Brett in the title role. He also starred as Josef Stalin in the last two episodes of Reilly, Ace of Spies.
Known For
Acting History
2018
Only the Lonely
as George
2016
The Young Messiah
as Blind Rabbi
Midsomer Murders
TVas Fred Messenger• 1 eps
2012
The Woman in Black
as PC Collins
2010
Love and Distrust
as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
The Summer House
as Freddie
The Closer
TVas Mr. Murdoch• 1 eps
2006
Number 13
as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
Random Quest
as Professor / JK Harshom
A Ghost Story for Christmas
TVas Gunton, Hotel Landlord• 1 eps
A Ghost Story for Christmas
TVas Gunton, Hotel Landlord• 1 eps
2005
A View from a Hill
as Patten
Spooks
TVas Fiona's Father• 1 eps
2004
The Rivals
as Sir Anthony Absolute
2003
Three Sisters
as Chebutykin
2002
Bertie and Elizabeth
as Lord Reith
Waking the Dead
TVas Philip Bryant• 2 eps
1998
1996
Twelfth Night
as Party Guest / Dancer
Testament: The Bible in Animation
TVas God (voice)• 1 eps
1995
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
as Dr. John H. Watson
Agatha Christie's Poirot
TVas Sir Arthur Stanley• 1 eps
1994
Mesmer
as Doctor de Vauzesmes
Space Precinct
TVas Vachel• 1 eps
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
TVas Narrator (voice)• 1 eps
1993
The House of Eliott
TVas Sir John Crowborough• 2 eps
1988
Run for the Lifeboat
as Gareth
1984
Sherlock Holmes
TVas Dr. John H. Watson• 13 eps
1983
Henry VI Part 2
as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
Henry VI Part 1
as Duke of Gloucester
The Tragedy of Richard III
as Sir William Catesby
Reilly: Ace of Spies
TVas Stalin• 2 eps
1982
Spaghetti House
as Davis
1981
1980
1979
Comedians
as Mick Connor
1978
Return Fare
as Len
Quiet as a Nun
as Tom Amyas M.P.
Armchair Thriller
TVas Tom Amyas M.P.• 1 eps
BBC2 Play of the Week
TVas Len• 1 eps
1977
A Choice of Evils
as Cardinal Volponi
Play for Today
TVas Cardinal Volponi• 1 eps
1976
Centre Play
TVas Tweed• 1 eps
1975
The Love School
TVas William Morris• 3 eps
1972
Holly
TVas Tom Prentiss• 6 eps
1971
Michael Regan
as Michael Reagan
1970
Manhunt
TVas Beauchamps• 1 eps
1969
There Is Also Tomorrow
as Len
1968
The Champions
TVas Roger Carson• 1 eps
1967
Inheritance
TVas Henry Morcer• 10 eps
1966
Coronation Street
TVas Jack Benjamin• 4 eps
1964
Saturday Night Out
as Manager
Rattle of a Simple Man
as Jack (uncredited)
1963