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David Cann

David Cann

Acting1956Westminster, London, England, UK

Biography

David Cann is an actor with a diverse and successful career in both theatre and television. After training at RADA he served his apprenticeship in the repertory system, appearing at many of Britain's grand old theatres in a wide range of roles. In plays ancient and modern, Shakespearean drama, musicals and pantomime, David developed into a leading man and character actor with a strong vocal technique and a firm grasp of many artistic styles; from the extreme naturalism of Lawrence's 'A Collier's Friday Night' through the high comedy of Sheridan's 'A School for Scandal' to the classical verse (not to mention the athletic sword-fighting) in 'Romeo and Juliet'.

Moving into television David appeared in many shows including 'Sapphire and Steel' and 'Grange Hill'. In between these, he worked in small fringe theatres, such as the Gate in Notting Hill and the Croydon Warehouse, where such heart-warming pieces as Barrie Keeffe's 'My Girl' showed his subtlety in the more intimate space of studio theatre.

In the mid-90’s David auditioned for a small part in a new type of comedy pioneered by Chris Morris. The resulting series, 'Brass Eye', was hailed as a major breakthrough in TV style; satirising TV itself. Morris subsequently asked David to join a small team to develop the award-winning BBC radio series 'Blue Jam' and, in 1999, some of this material was filmed for television as 'Jam'. It is for his work in this surreal and iconic series that David is best known.

Over many years David has developed a strong reputation working with new and emerging talent, helping writers to develop their scripts through workshops and rehearsed readings. This led to David working with young director Tamara Harvey who later asked David to take the leading role in Laura Wade's charming play about the Welsh poet WH Davies in the highly-praised production of 'Young Emma' at the Finborough Theatre in London in 2003.

For the BBC David became part of a notable storyline as Dot Cotton's cancer specialist in 'EastEnders' and again as Doctor Casper in the disturbing, futuristic drama-documentary 'If...we could stop the violence

David’s film work includes appearances in 'Run, Fat Boy, Run', 'Attack The Block', 'The Iron Lady', 'Greed' and 'Rebecca'. On television David has appeared in 'Spooks' and 'Psychoville', 'Silent Witness' and 'The Javon Prince Show', but more recently 'Sex Education', 'It’s Kevin', 'Sally4Ever', 'Sick Note', 'Killing Eve' and 'The Baby'.

Acting History

2022
House of the Dragon
TVas Dragonkeeper1 eps
The Baby
TVas Avery
2020
Rebecca
as Lord Crowan
Sex Education
TVas Quiz Moderator1 eps
2019
Greed
as Fat Cat
Killing Eve
TVas Len1 eps
Four Weddings and a Funeral
TVas Headmaster Mould
2018
Not Going Out
TVas Dr Rhodes1 eps
2017
Crooked House
as Coroner
Sick Note
TVas Gordon Glass
2016
Still Open All Hours
TVas Cliff Bridges1 eps
Silent Witness
TVas DI Murray Porter / Incident Commander2 eps
2014
Uncle
TVas Chaplain
2012
Les Misérables
as Magistrate
Bad Education
TVas School Governor
2011
The Iron Lady
as TV Interviewer
Albatross
as Grumpy Man
Attack the Block
as Detective Superintendant
Spooks
TVas Chief of Airstaff1 eps
Psychoville
TVas Dr. Flint2 eps
2010
The Eagleman Stag
as Peter Eagleman
2009
Benidorm
TVas Maitre D'1 eps
2008
Captive
as The Chairman
2007
Run Fatboy Run
as Marathon Official
Moonmonkeys
as Anthony Meloney
2006
The Truth
as Male Walker
Chromophobia
as Policeman
Lead Balloon
TVas Mr. Randall
Saxondale
TVas Male Dinner Guest1 eps
2005
The Green Green Grass
TVas Farm Inspector
2004
If...
TVas Professor Casper
2003
The Commander
TVas DCI Tom Fuller
2002
Bad Girls
TVas Francis Cowan1 eps
15 Storeys High
TVas Public Attorney1 eps
TLC
TVas DI Crighton
2001
Dog Eat Dog
as Police chief
2000
Black Books
TVas Eddie1 eps
Jam
TVas Various
Doctors
TVas Johnny Morton / Gordon Willet / Mr. Lee / Clem Thornton
1997
Brass Eye
TVas Vicar1 eps
1995
Pie in the Sky
TVas Farm Worker1 eps
1992
Between the Lines
TVas Insp. Rooney
1990
Grange Hill
TVas Mr. Bentley13 eps
1986
Biggles
as Sapper Officer
1985
EastEnders
TVas Mr. Randall
1982
Shine on Harvey Moon
TVas Spiv 2 / Spiv
1979
Blake's 7
TVas Star One Technician1 eps
1978
Armchair Thriller
TVas Rodgers1 eps
1973
The Tomorrow People
TVas Chaircreature

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
11/12/1956(69 years old)
Place of Birth
Westminster, London, England, UK