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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- 2024 ยทThe Regimeas Schiff
- 2021 ยทEnd of Termas DI Jim Burman
- 2020 ยทEnola Holmesas Sir Whimbrel
- 2020 ยทFlesh and Bloodas D.I. Doug Lineham
- 2019 ยทAbe's Storyas Henry
- 2018 ยทPeterlooas Magistrate Rev Mallory
- 2018 ยทA Very English Scandalas Lord Arran
- 2018 ยทTrustas Bela von Block
- 2017 ยทDarkest Houras Admiral Ramsay
- 2017 ยทGunpowderas Lord Northumberland
- 2017 ยทBorg vs McEnroeas UK Commentator George Barnes
- 2017 ยทChubby Funnyas Mr. White
- 2017 ยทMad to Be Normalas John Meredith
- 2017 ยทTina & Bobbyas Alf Ramsey
- 2016 ยทThe Limehouse Golemas Mr. Greatorex
- 2016 ยทVictoriaas Duke of Sussex
- 2016 ยทCampingas Noel
- 2015 ยทThe Sound of Music Live!as Herr Zeller
- 2015 ยทChristmas Eveas Walt
- 2015 ยทOne Crazy Thingas Michael Steele
- 2015 ยทThe Substituteas Headmaster
- 2014 ยทInside No. 9as Robin
- 2013 ยทWhat Remainsas Joe
- 2013 ยทPlebsas
- 2013 ยทFather Brownas Walter Hubble
- 2013 ยทBlandingsas Herr Schnellhund
- 2012 ยทThe Paradiseas Charles Chisholm
- 2012 ยทThe Hollow Crownas Shallow
- 2012 ยทCall the Midwifeas Stanley Hodgkiss
- 2011 ยทDeath in Paradiseas Alan Butler
- 2010 ยทThe King's Speechas Theatre Director
- 2010 ยทThe Villageas Dr. Wagner
- 2009 ยทCollisionas Sidney Norris
- 2009 ยทPsychovilleas
- 2008 ยทValkyrieas Adolf Hitler
- 2007 ยทConsenting Adultsas Dr. Carl Winter
- 2007 ยทThe Amazing Trousersas The Tailor
- 2007 ยทThe All Togetheras Robin Swain
- 2007 ยทI Am Bobas Bob Geldof Lookalike
- 2006 ยทMiss Potteras Fruing Warne
- 2006 ยทRobin Hoodas
- 2006 ยทHotel Babylonas
- 2005 ยทRomeas Marcus Tullius Cicero
- 2005 ยทThe Clapas Krzysztof Veneer
- 2005 ยทDoctor Whoas Captain Quell
- 2004 ยทNew Tricksas
- 2003 ยทMaydayas Narrator (UK)
- 2003 ยทI Capture the Castleas Vicar
- 2002 ยทGangs of New Yorkas Passenger on Omnibus
- 2002 ยทDaniel Derondaas Lush
- 2002 ยทGeorge Eliot: A Scandalous Lifeas Gossip
- 2002 ยทThe Bourne Identityas Consulate Clerk
- 2001 ยทThe Merchant of Veniceas Antonio
- 2000 ยทThe Railway Childrenas Dr Forrest
- 1998 ยทNeville's Islandas Angus
- 1997 ยทTrial & Retributionas
- 1997 ยทMidsomer Murdersas John Starkey
- 1997 ยทMidsomer Murdersas Anthony Prideaux
- 1997 ยทMidsomer Murdersas Daniel Fargo
- 1997 ยทMy Night with Regas Guy
- 1997 ยทChalkas Eric Slatt
- 1996 ยทHetty Wainthropp Investigatesas Reg
- 1995 ยทHeavy Weatheras P. Frobisher Pilbeam
- 1995 ยทPride and Prejudiceas Mr. William Collins
- 1995 ยทPride and Prejudiceas Mr. Collins
- 1994 ยทWycliffeas Guy Bottrell
- 1993 ยทThe Buddha of Suburbiaas Shadwell
- 1993 ยทStalag Luftas The Prof
- 1992 ยทDakota Roadas Man on the Train
- 1992 ยทHeartbeatas Adrian Shaw
- 1991 ยทMurder Most Horridas Ray
- 1991 ยทSeductionas Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
- 1991 ยทPerformanceas Guy
- 1990 ยทWho Bombed Birmingham?as David Mellor MP, Home Office
- 1989 ยทHigh Hopesas Rupert Boothe-Brain
- 1989 ยทAgatha Christie's Poirotas Bernard Parker
- 1987 ยทThe New Statesmanas Julian Whitaker
- 1986 ยทCasualtyas Dr. Martin Campbell
- 1986 ยทA Very Peculiar Practiceas Prof. Eric Middling
- 1985 ยทThe Doctor and the Devilsas Cronin
- 1984 ยทThe Billas
- 1984 ยทCocklesas Graham
- 1983 ยทThe Oresteiaas Choir
- 1983 ยทPrivates on Paradeas Sergeant Charles Bishop