David Burke
Born
May 25, 1934 (91 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Liverpool, England, UK
David Burke is an English actor, known for playing Dr. John Watson in the initial series of Granada Television's 1980s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which starred Jeremy Brett in the title role. He also starred as Josef Stalin in the last two episodes of Reilly, Ace of Spies.
Known For
Only the Lonely
George
2018
The Young Messiah
Blind Rabbi
2016
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
2015
The Woman in Black
PC Collins
2012
Love and Distrust
Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
2010
The Summer House
Freddie
2010
Number 13
Gunton, Hotel Landlord
2006
Random Quest
Professor / JK Harshom
2006
A View from a Hill
Patten
2005
The Closer
Mr. Murdoch · (1 episode)
2005
The Rivals
Sir Anthony Absolute
2004
Three Sisters
Chebutykin
2003
Bertie and Elizabeth
Lord Reith
2002
Spooks
Fiona's Father · (1 episode)
2002
Waking the Dead
Philip Bryant · (2 episodes)
2001
King Lear
Kent
1998
Midsomer Murders
John Farrow · (1 episode)
1997
Midsomer Murders
Fred Messenger · (1 episode)
1997
Twelfth Night
Party Guest / Dancer
1996
Testament: The Bible in Animation
God (voice) · (1 episode)
1996
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
Dr. John H. Watson
1995
Space Precinct
Vachel · (1 episode)
1994
Mesmer
Doctor de Vauzesmes
1994
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
1992
Performance
Kent · (1 episode)
1991
The House of Eliott
Sir John Crowborough · (2 episodes)
1991
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Sir Arthur Stanley · (1 episode)
1989
Run for the Lifeboat
Gareth
1988
The Bill
(1 episode)
1984
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. John H. Watson · (13 episodes)
1984
Spyship
(6 episodes)
1983
Reilly: Ace of Spies
Stalin · (2 episodes)
1983
The Tragedy of Richard III
Sir William Catesby
1983
Henry VI Part 2
Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
1983
Henry VI Part 1
Duke of Gloucester
1983
Spaghetti House
Davis
1982
The Winter's Tale
Camillo
1981
Nanny
(30 episodes)
1981
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
The Friar
1981
Our John Willie
(5 episodes)
1980
Comedians
Mick Connor
1979
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Camillo · (1 episode)
1978
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Sir William Catesby · (1 episode)
1978
Return Fare
Len
1978
Quiet as a Nun
Tom Amyas M.P.
1978
Armchair Thriller
Tom Amyas, MP · (1 episode)
1978
Armchair Thriller
Tom Amyas M.P. · (1 episode)
1978
BBC2 Play of the Week
Len · (1 episode)
1977
A Choice of Evils
Cardinal Volponi
1977
Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground
Tweed
1976
The Love School
William Morris · (6 episodes)
1975
Crown Court
(1 episode)
1972
Holly
Tom Prentiss · (6 episodes)
1972
A Ghost Story for Christmas
Patten · (1 episode)
1971
A Ghost Story for Christmas
Gunton, Hotel Landlord · (1 episode)
1971
Michael Regan
Michael Reagan
1971
Barlow
Bill Walker · (1 episode)
1971
The Guardians
(13 episodes)
1971
Play for Today
(1 episode)
1970
Play for Today
Cardinal Volponi · (1 episode)
1970
Manhunt
Beauchamps · (1 episode)
1970
There Is Also Tomorrow
Len
1969
The Champions
Roger Carson · (1 episode)
1968
Inheritance
Henry Morcer · (10 episodes)
1967
A Game of Murder
(6 episodes)
1966
Rattle of a Simple Man
Jack (uncredited)
1964
Redcap
(1 episode)
1964
Sherlock Holmes
(1 episode)
1964
Saturday Night Out
Manager
1964
Coronation Street
Jack Benjamin · (4 episodes)
1960
No Hiding Place
(1 episode)
1959