David Sterne
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieEnola Holmes 3
2026
Coachman Eric
tvPatience
2025
Brother Swavek
tvEllis
2024
Foster Lang
tvThe Change
2023
Forester / Policeman
tvSister Boniface Mysteries
2022
Tom Thomas
movieThe Cathar
2021
Landowner
movieThe Protégé
2021
Doctor
tvGrace
2021
Senior Clive Ellis
movieRuth
2021
Kenneth
tvBridgerton
2020
Farmer Robert
tvGentleman Jack
2019
Bishop
movieGranbad
2019
Granddad
movieThe Last Witness
2018
Kings Arms Landlord
movie1066: A Year to Conquer England
2017
English Noble
tv1066: A Year to Conquer England
2017
English Noble
tvThe Living and the Dead
2016
Abel North
tvFlowers
2016
Bolero
tvThe Coroner
2015
John 'Blackbeard' Fraser
tvMidwinter of the Spirit
2015
Cannon Dobbs
movieLegacy
2015
Homeless Guy
movieArthur & Merlin
2015
King Vortigern
tvDetectorists
2014
Larry Bishop / Bishop
movieBlood Moon
2014
Charlie Packham
movie300: Rise of an Empire
2014
Old Statesman
tvAtlantis
2013
Dymas
tvVikings
2013
Gudmund
movieTruth or Dare
2012
Woodbridge
movieGulliver's Travels
2010
Foreman
tvThe Nativity
2010
Abimael
movieNever Let Me Go
2010
Keffers
movieNational Theatre Live: Nation
2010
Captain Roberts
movieDorian Gray
2009
Theatre Manager
movieThe Boat That Rocked
2009
Marianne's Captain
movieSlaughter
2009
Jorgen
tvMerlin
2008
The Apothecary
movieRocknRolla
2008
Barman
movieElizabeth: The Golden Age
2007
Cellarman
tvHolby Blue
2007
Desk Sergeant Edward 'Mac' McFadden
moviePirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
2006
Edinburgh Cook
movieHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005
Ministry Wizard
movieVanity Fair
2004
Queen's Crawley Mail Coach Driver
tvHustle
2004
Bob
tvThe Afternoon Play
2003
Gordon
tvSerious & Organised
2003
Older Guard
movieMr In-Between
2001
Detective Inspector Marlowe
movieA Knight's Tale
2001
Retired Knight
movieSabotage!!
2000
General 3 - Nicamore
Down to Earth
2000
Bill Thompson
tvBorder Cafe
2000
Danny Hannah
movieJinnah
1998
Birwhistle
moviePhotographing Fairies
1997
Prison Warder
movieSurviving Picasso
1996
Waiting Man
movieA Very Open Prison
1995
Ricky Dorrell
tvThe Choir
1995
Jim Woodcote
tvWycliffe
1994
Pub Landlord
tvIn Suspicious Circumstances
1991
Insp Brewster
tvBirds of a Feather
1989
Policeman
tvRed Dwarf
1988
Einstein Bob
tvCasualty
1986
Geoff Cole
tvLovejoy
1986
Van Driver
movieVenom
1981
Driver
tvCribb
1980
Carter
movieLet's Get Laid
1978
Sgt. Millicent
tvBlake's 7
1978
Guard
movieRoyal Flash
1975
Policeman
tvThe Sweeney
1975
Ted Parkin
tvJustice
1971
Lorimer