David Bradley
Born
April 17, 1942 (83 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
David Bradley is an English character actor. He is most widely known for portraying Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series, Walder Frey in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, and Abraham Setrakian in the FX horror series The Strain. He was awarded a Olivier Award in 1991 for his supporting role in King Lear at the Royal National Theatre.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Fowler (voice)
2023
Your Christmas or Mine 2
Jack
2023
Allelujah
Joe Colman
2023
Your Christmas or Mine?
Jack
2022
Type
Doctor (voice)
2022
Roy
Roy
2021
Broadcast Signal Intrusion
James' Father
2016
An Adventure in Space and Time
William Hartnell
2013
The World's End
Basil
2013
The Holding
Cooper
2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Argus Filch
2011
Another Year
Ronnie
2010
Harry Brown
Leonard Attwell
2009
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Argus Filch
2009
I Know You Know
Mr Fisher
2009
The Daisy Chain
Sean Cryan
2008
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Argus Filch
2007
Sweeney Todd
Sweeney's Father
2006
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Argus Filch
2005
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Argus Filch
2002
This Is Not a Love Song
Mr Bellamy
2002
Altered Species
Frank
2001
Gabriel & Me
Grandad
2001
Blow Dry
Noah
2001
The King Is Alive
Henry
2000
Reckless: The Sequel
Arnold Springer
1998
Left Luggage
Concierge
1998
Kiss and Tell
Superintendent Hines
1996
Measure for Measure
Barnadine
1994
Criminal
Headmaster
1994
Bad Girl
Mike Preach
1992
A Master of the Marionettes
Harry
1989
The Frisco Kid
Julius Rosensheine
1979
My Sister's Bones
Ray
Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.
Parker Street Goalie
1972
Frankenstein
Blind Man
A Night Like This
2025
The Strain
Professor Abraham Setrakian · (46 episodes)
2014
World Without End
Brother Joseph · (8 episodes)
2012
Bad Education
Ennis · (1 episode)
2012
Prisoners' Wives
Frank · (10 episodes)
2012
Eternal Law
(1 episode)
2012
Game of Thrones
Walder Frey · (6 episodes)
2011
The Colour of Magic
Cohen the Barbarian · (1 episode)
2008
Ashes to Ashes
(1 episode)
2008
True Dare Kiss
Stanley Tyler · (6 episodes)
2007
The Tudors
(1 episode)
2007
Benidorm
(1 episode)
2007
Doctor Who
Solomon · (1 episode)
2005
Blackpool
(6 episodes)
2004
New Tricks
(1 episode)
2004
Charles II: The Power and The Passion
(1 episode)
2003
Wild West
Old Jake · (12 episodes)
2002
The Way We Live Now
Mr Broune · (4 episodes)
2001
Waking the Dead
George Barlow · (2 episodes)
2001
The Wilsons
(6 episodes)
2000
Doomwatch: Winter Angel
Angel
1999
Midsomer Murders
Tom · (1 episode)
1997
Reckless
Arnold Springer · (6 episodes)
1997
Cracker: White Ghost
Frank Carter
1996
The Star
1996
Our Friends in the North
Eddie Wells · (9 episodes)
1996
Bramwell
Charles Matthews · (1 episode)
1995
Band of Gold
(1 episode)
1995
Wycliffe
Joe Mawnan · (1 episode)
1994
A Touch of Frost
Les James · (1 episode)
1992
Between the Lines
(1 episode)
1992
Performance
Barnadine · (1 episode)
1991
Findings on a Late Afternoon
Barman
1981
Clapperclaw
Wike
1981
Beneath
Ray
VE Day 80
Himself · (1 episode)
2025
Coma
Harry · (4 episodes)
2024
Good Grief
Duncan
2023
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema
Self
2022
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Geppetto (voice)
2022
Catherine Called Birdy
Lord Gideon Sidebottom
2022
The Responder
Davey · (2 episodes)
2022
Jolt
Gareth Fizel
2021
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
Merlin (voice) · (10 episodes)
2020
Gangs of London
Jim · (2 episodes)
2020
After Life
Tony's Dad · (0 episode)
2019
After Life
Ray · (18 episodes)
2019
Les Misérables
Gillenormand · (5 episodes)
2018
Await Further Instructions
Grandad
2018
Hang Ups
Frank Ellerby · (1 episode)
2018
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
The Doctor (1)
2017
The Lodgers
Bermingham
2017
Edmund the Magnificent
Farmer
2017
The Young Messiah
Old Rabbi
2016
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
Gorrik · (1 episode)
2016
Broadchurch
Jack Marshall · (5 episodes)
2013
Frankenstein: A Modern Myth
Self - Narrator (voice)
2012
Bad Sugar
Ralphfred Cauldwell
2012
The Hollow Crown
Gardener · (1 episode)
2012
When Harry Left Hogwarts
Self
2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant · (1 episode)
2011
Captain America: The First Avenger
Tower Keeper
2011
Five Daughters
Patrick Palmer · (3 episodes)
2010
Harold Pinter: A Celebration
Self
2010
Creating the World of Harry Potter
Self - 'Argus Filch' · (8 episodes)
2009
The Sarah Jane Adventures
Shansheeth Blue (voice) · (2 episodes)
2007
Hot Fuzz
Arthur Webley
2007
Great British Menu
Self - Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2006
Lycanthropy
Club Owner
2006
Criminal Minds
Martin Sanz · (1 episode)
2005
Red Mercury
Neil Ashton
2005
Mr Harvey Lights a Candle
Archie
2005
Ideal
Stemroach · (18 episodes)
2005
Exorcist: The Beginning
Father Gionetti
2004
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Argus Filch
2004
The Mayor of Casterbridge
Councillor Vatt · (2 episodes)
2003
Nicholas Nickleby
Nigel Bray
2002
The Intended
The Priest
2002
Station Jim
Elliot
2001
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Argus Filch
2001
Shades
Alan Roberts · (1 episode)
2001
Tom's Midnight Garden
Abel
1999
Vanity Fair
Sir Pitt Crawley · (6 episodes)
1998
Our Mutual Friend
(4 episodes)
1998
In Your Dreams
Tutor
1997
Kangaroo Palace
Mr Macaleese
1997
The Moth
Dave Waters · (3 episodes)
1997
The Moth
Dave Waters
1997
Martin Chuzzlewit
David Crimple · (6 episodes)
1994
Fair Game
Whitby Policeman
1994
The Buddha of Suburbia
Helen's Father · (4 episodes)
1993
Full Stretch
(1 episode)
1993
Shadow of the Noose
Edward Lawrence · (1 episode)
1989
Prick Up Your Ears
Undertaker
1987
Casualty
Stanmore · (1 episode)
1986
King of the Ghetto
Ralph
1986
Tartuffe, or The Imposter
Cleante
1983
The Union
Communist speaker
1981
The Professionals
Tony Kristo · (1 episode)
1977
Bill Brand
Peter Malone · (1 episode)
1976
Playhouse
Wike · (1 episode)
1974
Kisses at Fifty
Policeman
1973
Play for Today
Policeman · (1 episode)
1970
Play for Today
Communist Speaker · (1 episode)
1970
Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising
1970