David Bamber
Acting
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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tvThe Regime
2024
Schiff
tvDalgliesh
2021
Edgar Froggart
movieEnd of Term
2021
DI Jim Burman
movieEnola Holmes
2020
Sir Whimbrel
tvFlesh and Blood
2020
D.I. Doug Lineham
movieAbe's Story
2019
Henry (voice)
moviePeterloo
2018
Magistrate Rev Mallory
tvA Very English Scandal
2018
Lord Arran
tvTrust
2018
Bela von Block
movieDarkest Hour
2017
Admiral Ramsay
tvGunpowder
2017
Lord Northumberland
movieBorg vs McEnroe
2017
UK Commentator George Barnes
movieChubby Funny
2017
Mr. White
movieMad to Be Normal
2017
John Meredith
tvUrban Myths
2017
Drunk
tvTina & Bobby
2017
Alf Ramsey
movieThe Limehouse Golem
2016
Mr. Greatorex
tvVictoria
2016
Duke of Sussex
tvCamping
2016
Noel
movieThe Sound of Music Live!
2015
Herr Zeller
movieOne Crazy Thing
2015
Michael Steele
movieThe Substitute
2015
Headmaster
tvInside No. 9
2014
Robin
tvFather Brown
2013
Walter Hubble
tvBlandings
2013
Herr Schnellhund
tvThe Paradise
2012
Charles Chisholm
tvThe Hollow Crown
2012
Shallow
tvCall the Midwife
2012
Stanley Hodgkiss
movieThe Nazi Gospels
2012
Heinrich Himmler
tvDeath in Paradise
2011
Alan Butler
movieThe King's Speech
2010
Theatre Director
movieThe Village
2010
Dr. Wagner
tvCollision
2009
Sidney Norris
tvPsychoville
2009
Robin
movieValkyrie
2008
Adolf Hitler
movieConsenting Adults
2007
Dr. Carl Winter
movieThe Amazing Trousers
2007
The Tailor
movieThe All Together
2007
Robin Swain
I Am Bob
2007
Bob Geldof Lookalike
movieMiss Potter
2006
Fruing Warne
tvRome
2005
Marcus Tullius Cicero
movieThe Clap
2005
Krzysztof Veneer
tvBeethoven
2005
Prince Lichnowsky
tvDoctor Who
2005
Captain Quell
movieGangs of New York
2002
Passenger on Omnibus
tvDaniel Deronda
2002
Thomas Cranmer Lush
movieThe Bourne Identity
2002
Consulate Clerk
movieThe Railway Children
2000
Dr Forrest
tvMidsomer Murders
1997
John Starkey / Anthony Prideaux / Daniel Fargo
tvChalk
1997
Eric Slatt
movieHeavy Weather
1995
P. Frobisher Pilbeam
tvPride and Prejudice
1995
Mr. Collins
tvWycliffe
1994
Guy Bottrell
tvThe Buddha of Suburbia
1993
Shadwell
movieStalag Luft
1993
The Prof
Dakota Road
1992
Man on the Train
tvHeartbeat
1992
Adrian Shaw
Seduction
1991
Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
movieWho Bombed Birmingham?
1990
David Mellor MP, Home Office
tvThe Chief
1990
Philip Garrick
movieHigh Hopes
1989
Rupert Boothe-Brain
tvAgatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Bernard Parker
tvThe New Statesman
1987
Julian Whitaker
tvCasualty
1986
Dr. Martin Campbell
tvCall Me Mister
1986
Fred Hurley
Cockles
1984
Graham
movieThe Oresteia
1983
Choir / Chorus
moviePrivates on Parade
1983
Sergeant Charles Bishop
tvBrass
1983
Heseltine
movieProfiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
1980
The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)