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.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · The Regime as Schiff
- 2021 · End of Term as DI Jim Burman
- 2020 · Enola Holmes as Sir Whimbrel
- 2020 · Flesh and Blood as D.I. Doug Lineham
- 2019 · Abe's Story as Henry
- 2018 · Peterloo as Magistrate Rev Mallory
- 2018 · A Very English Scandal as Lord Arran
- 2018 · Trust as Bela von Block
- 2017 · Darkest Hour as Admiral Ramsay
- 2017 · Gunpowder as Lord Northumberland
- 2017 · Borg vs McEnroe as UK Commentator George Barnes
- 2017 · Chubby Funny as Mr. White
- 2017 · Mad to Be Normal as Dr. Meredith
- 2017 · Tina & Bobby as Alf Ramsey
- 2016 · The Limehouse Golem as Mr. Greatorex
- 2016 · Victoria as Duke of Sussex
- 2016 · Camping as Noel
- 2015 · The Sound of Music Live! as Herr Zeller
- 2015 · Christmas Eve as Walt
- 2015 · One Crazy Thing as Michael Steele
- 2015 · The Substitute as Headmaster
- 2014 · Inside No. 9 as Robin
- 2013 · What Remains as Joe
- 2013 · Plebs as
- 2013 · Father Brown as Walter Hubble
- 2013 · Blandings as Herr Schnellhund
- 2012 · The Paradise as Charles Chisholm
- 2012 · The Hollow Crown as Shallow
- 2012 · Call the Midwife as Stanley Hodgkiss
- 2011 · Death in Paradise as Alan Butler
- 2010 · The King's Speech as Theatre Director
- 2010 · The Village as Dr. Wagner
- 2009 · Collision as Sidney Norris
- 2009 · Psychoville as
- 2008 · Valkyrie as Adolf Hitler
- 2007 · Consenting Adults as Dr. Carl Winter
- 2007 · The Amazing Trousers as The Tailor
- 2007 · The All Together as Robin Swain
- 2007 · I Am Bob as Bob Geldof Lookalike
- 2006 · Miss Potter as Fruing Warne
- 2006 · Robin Hood as
- 2006 · Hotel Babylon as
- 2005 · Rome as Marcus Tullius Cicero
- 2005 · The Clap as Krzysztof Veneer
- 2005 · Doctor Who as Captain Quell
- 2004 · New Tricks as
- 2003 · Mayday as Narrator (UK)
- 2003 · I Capture the Castle as Vicar
- 2002 · Gangs of New York as Passenger on Omnibus
- 2002 · Daniel Deronda as Lush
- 2002 · George Eliot: A Scandalous Life as Gossip
- 2002 · The Bourne Identity as Consulate Clerk
- 2001 · The Merchant of Venice as Antonio
- 2000 · The Railway Children as Dr Forrest
- 1998 · Neville's Island as Angus
- 1997 · Trial & Retribution as
- 1997 · Midsomer Murders as John Starkey
- 1997 · Midsomer Murders as Anthony Prideaux
- 1997 · Midsomer Murders as Daniel Fargo
- 1997 · My Night with Reg as Guy
- 1997 · Chalk as Eric Slatt
- 1996 · Hetty Wainthropp Investigates as Reg
- 1995 · Heavy Weather as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
- 1995 · Pride and Prejudice as Mr. William Collins
- 1995 · Pride and Prejudice as Mr. Collins
- 1994 · Wycliffe as Guy Bottrell
- 1993 · The Buddha of Suburbia as Shadwell
- 1993 · Stalag Luft as The Prof
- 1992 · Dakota Road as Man on the Train
- 1992 · Heartbeat as Adrian Shaw
- 1991 · Murder Most Horrid as Ray
- 1991 · Seduction as Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
- 1991 · Performance as Guy
- 1990 · Who Bombed Birmingham? as David Mellor MP, Home Office
- 1989 · High Hopes as Rupert Boothe-Brain
- 1989 · Agatha Christie's Poirot as Bernard Parker
- 1987 · The New Statesman as Julian Whitaker
- 1986 · Casualty as Dr. Martin Campbell
- 1986 · A Very Peculiar Practice as Prof. Eric Middling
- 1985 · The Doctor and the Devils as Cronin
- 1984 · The Bill as
- 1984 · Cockles as Graham
- 1983 · The Oresteia as Choir
- 1983 · Privates on Parade as Sergeant Charles Bishop