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David Sterne

David Sterne

Acting1946Chichester, Sussex, England, UK

Biography

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.

Acting History

Future
2026
Patience
TVas Brother Swavek1 eps
2024
Grace
TVas Senior Clive Ellis1 eps
Casualty
TVas Geoff Cole1 eps
Ellis
TVas Foster Lang1 eps
2023
The Change
TVas Policeman1 eps
2022
Sister Boniface Mysteries
TVas Tom Thomas22 eps
The Man Who Fell to Earth
TVas Gent #11 eps
2021
The Protégé
as Doctor
The Cathar
as Landowner
Ruth
as Kenneth
2020
Bridgerton
TVas Farmer Robert1 eps
2019
Granbad
as Granddad
Vikings
TVas Gudmund2 eps
Gentleman Jack
TVas Bishop1 eps
2018
The Last Witness
as Kings Arms Landlord
Flowers
TVas Bolero1 eps
2017
1066: A Year to Conquer England
TVas English Noble3 eps
2016
The Coroner
TVas John 'Blackbeard' Fraser1 eps
Red Dwarf
TVas Einstein Bob1 eps
The Living and the Dead
TVas Abel North6 eps
2015
Legacy
as Homeless Guy
Arthur & Merlin
as King Vortigern
Midwinter of the Spirit
TVas Cannon Dobbs3 eps
2014
300: Rise of an Empire
as Old Statesman
Blood Moon
as Charlie Packham
Detectorists
TVas Bishop2 eps
2012
Truth or Dare
as Woodbridge
2010
Never Let Me Go
as Keffers
Hustle
TVas Bob1 eps
The Nativity
TVas Abimael4 eps
2009
The Boat That Rocked
as Marianne's Captain
Slaughter
as Jorgen
Dorian Gray
as Theatre Manager
Merlin
TVas The Apothecary1 eps
2008
RocknRolla
as Barman
2007
Holby Blue
TVas Desk Sergeant Edward 'Mac' McFadden20 eps
2006
2004
Vanity Fair
as Queen's Crawley Mail Coach Driver
2003
Queen's Nose
TVas Chief6 eps
2001
Mr In-Between
as Detective Inspector Marlowe
Superstition
as Vassi
A Knight's Tale
as Retired Knight
2000
Sabotage!!
as General 3 - Nicamore
Down to Earth
TVas Bill Thompson3 eps
Border Cafe
TVas Danny Hannah1 eps
1998
Jinnah
as Birwhistle
1997
Photographing Fairies
as Prison Warder
1996
Surviving Picasso
as Waiting Man
1995
A Very Open Prison
as Ricky Dorrell
The Choir
TVas Jim Woodcote5 eps
1994
Wycliffe
TVas Pub Landlord1 eps
1993
Lady Chatterley
TVas Field4 eps
Lovejoy
TVas Van Driver1 eps
Birds of a Feather
TVas Policeman1 eps
1981
Venom
as Driver
1978
Let's Get Laid
as Sgt. Millicent
Blake's 7
TVas Guard1 eps
1976
The Sweeney
TVas Ted Parkin1 eps
1975
Royal Flash
as Policeman
1973
Justice
TVas Lorimer2 eps

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
11/1/1946(79 years old)
Place of Birth
Chichester, Sussex, England, UK