
David Bamber
Born
September 19, 1954 (70 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Walkden, England, UK
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

The Regime
Schiff · (6 episodes)
2024

End of Term
DI Jim Burman
2021

Enola Holmes
Sir Whimbrel
2020

Flesh and Blood
D.I. Doug Lineham · (4 episodes)
2020

Abe's Story
Henry (voice)
2019

Peterloo
Magistrate Rev Mallory
2018

This Weekend Will Change Your Life
David
2018

A Very English Scandal
Lord Arran · (3 episodes)
2018

Trust
Bela von Block · (5 episodes)
2018

Darkest Hour
Admiral Ramsay
2017

Gunpowder
Lord Northumberland · (3 episodes)
2017

Borg vs McEnroe
UK Commentator George Barnes
2017

Chubby Funny
Mr. White
2017

Mad to Be Normal
John Meredith
2017

Tina & Bobby
Alf Ramsey · (3 episodes)
2017

The Limehouse Golem
Mr. Greatorex
2016

Victoria
Duke of Sussex · (2 episodes)
2016

Camping
Noel · (6 episodes)
2016

The Sound of Music Live!
Herr Zeller
2015

Christmas Eve
Walt
2015

One Crazy Thing
Michael Steele
2015

The Substitute
Headmaster
2015

Inside No. 9
Robin · (1 episode)
2014

What Remains
Joe · (4 episodes)
2013

Plebs
(1 episode)
2013

Father Brown
Walter Hubble · (1 episode)
2013

Blandings
Herr Schnellhund · (1 episode)
2013

The Paradise
Charles Chisholm · (1 episode)
2012

The Hollow Crown
Shallow · (1 episode)
2012

Call the Midwife
Stanley Hodgkiss · (1 episode)
2012

The Nazi Gospels
Heinrich Himmler
2012

Death in Paradise
Alan Butler · (1 episode)
2011

The King's Speech
Theatre Director
2010

The Village
Dr. Wagner
2010

Collision
Sidney Norris · (5 episodes)
2009

Psychoville
(4 episodes)
2009

Valkyrie
Adolf Hitler
2008

Consenting Adults
Dr. Carl Winter
2007

The Amazing Trousers
The Tailor
2007

The All Together
Robin Swain
2007
I Am Bob
Bob Geldof Lookalike
2007

Miss Potter
Fruing Warne
2006

Robin Hood
(1 episode)
2006

Hotel Babylon
(2 episodes)
2006

Rome
Marcus Tullius Cicero · (22 episodes)
2005

The Clap
Krzysztof Veneer
2005

Doctor Who
Captain Quell · (1 episode)
2005

New Tricks
(1 episode)
2004

Mayday
Narrator (UK) · (6 episodes)
2003

I Capture the Castle
Vicar
2003

Gangs of New York
Passenger on Omnibus
2002

Daniel Deronda
Lush · (4 episodes)
2002
George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
Gossip
2002

The Bourne Identity
Consulate Clerk
2002

The Merchant of Venice
Antonio
2001

The Railway Children
Dr Forrest
2000

Neville's Island
Angus
1998

Trial & Retribution
(2 episodes)
1997

Midsomer Murders
John Starkey · (1 episode)
1997

Midsomer Murders
Anthony Prideaux · (1 episode)
1997

Midsomer Murders
Daniel Fargo · (1 episode)
1997

My Night with Reg
Guy
1997

Chalk
Eric Slatt · (12 episodes)
1997

Heavy Weather
P. Frobisher Pilbeam
1995

Pride and Prejudice
Mr. Collins · (5 episodes)
1995

Wycliffe
Guy Bottrell · (1 episode)
1994

The Buddha of Suburbia
Shadwell · (4 episodes)
1993

Stalag Luft
The Prof
1993
Dakota Road
Man on the Train
1992

Heartbeat
Adrian Shaw · (1 episode)
1992

Murder Most Horrid
Ray · (1 episode)
1991

Performance
Guy · (1 episode)
1991
Seduction
Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
1991

Who Bombed Birmingham?
David Mellor MP, Home Office
1990

The Chief
Philip Garrick · (1 episode)
1990

High Hopes
Rupert Boothe-Brain
1989

Agatha Christie's Poirot
Bernard Parker · (1 episode)
1989

The New Statesman
Julian Whitaker · (1 episode)
1987

Casualty
Dr. Martin Campbell · (1 episode)
1986

A Very Peculiar Practice
Prof. Eric Middling · (1 episode)
1986

The Doctor and the Devils
Cronin
1985

The Bill
(1 episode)
1984
Cockles
Graham · (6 episodes)
1984

The Oresteia
Choir
1983

The Oresteia
Chorus
1983

Privates on Parade
Sergeant Charles Bishop
1983

Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)
1980