David Bamber

Biography

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

Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

Doctor Who

Death in Paradise

Agatha Christie's Poirot

Casualty

Father Brown

All Movies (43)

• End of Term2021 · as DI Jim Burman
• Enola Holmes2020 · as Sir Whimbrel
• Abe's Story2019 · as Henry (voice)
• Peterloo2018 · as Magistrate Rev Mallory
• This Weekend Will Change Your Life2018 · as David
• Darkest Hour2017 · as Admiral Ramsay
• Borg vs McEnroe2017 · as UK Commentator George Barnes
• Chubby Funny2017 · as Mr. White
• Mad to Be Normal2017 · as John Meredith
• The Limehouse Golem2016 · as Mr. Greatorex
• The Sound of Music Live!2015 · as Herr Zeller
• Christmas Eve2015 · as Walt
• One Crazy Thing2015 · as Michael Steele
• The Substitute2015 · as Headmaster
• The Nazi Gospels2012 · as Heinrich Himmler
• The King's Speech2010 · as Theatre Director
• The Village2010 · as Dr. Wagner
• Valkyrie2008 · as Adolf Hitler
• Consenting Adults2007 · as Dr. Carl Winter
• The Amazing Trousers2007 · as The Tailor
• The All Together2007 · as Robin Swain
• I Am Bob2007 · as Bob Geldof Lookalike
• Miss Potter2006 · as Fruing Warne
• The Clap2005 · as Krzysztof Veneer
• I Capture the Castle2003 · as Vicar
• Gangs of New York2002 · as Passenger on Omnibus
• George Eliot: A Scandalous Life2002 · as Gossip
• The Bourne Identity2002 · as Consulate Clerk
• The Merchant of Venice2001 · as Antonio
• The Railway Children2000 · as Dr Forrest
• Neville's Island1998 · as Angus
• My Night with Reg1997 · as Guy
• Heavy Weather1995 · as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
• Stalag Luft1993 · as The Prof
• Dakota Road1992 · as Man on the Train
• Seduction1991 · as Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
• Who Bombed Birmingham?1990 · as David Mellor MP, Home Office
• High Hopes1989 · as Rupert Boothe-Brain
• The Doctor and the Devils1985 · as Cronin
• The Oresteia1983 · as Choir
• The Oresteia1983 · as Chorus
• Privates on Parade1983 · as Sergeant Charles Bishop
• Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood1980 · as The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)

All TV Shows (48)

• The Regime2024 · as Schiff
• Dalgliesh2021 · as Edgar Froggart
• Flesh and Blood2020 · as D.I. Doug Lineham
• A Very English Scandal2018 · as Lord Arran
• Trust2018 · as Bela von Block
• Gunpowder2017 · as Lord Northumberland
• Urban Myths2017 · as Drunk
• Tina & Bobby2017 · as Alf Ramsey
• Victoria2016 · as Duke of Sussex
• Camping2016 · as Noel
• Inside No. 92014 · as Robin
• What Remains2013 · as Joe
• Plebs2013
• Father Brown2013 · as Walter Hubble
• Blandings2013 · as Herr Schnellhund
• The Paradise2012 · as Charles Chisholm
• The Hollow Crown2012 · as Shallow
• Call the Midwife2012 · as Stanley Hodgkiss
• Death in Paradise2011 · as Alan Butler
• The Borgias2011 · as Theo
• Collision2009 · as Sidney Norris
• Psychoville2009
• Psychoville2009 · as Robin
• Robin Hood2006
• Hotel Babylon2006
• Rome2005 · as Marcus Tullius Cicero
• Beethoven2005 · as Prince Lichnowsky
• Doctor Who2005 · as Captain Quell
• New Tricks2004
• Daniel Deronda2002 · as Thomas Cranmer Lush
• Midsomer Murders1997 · as John Starkey
• Midsomer Murders1997 · as Anthony Prideaux
• Midsomer Murders1997 · as Daniel Fargo
• Chalk1997 · as Eric Slatt
• Pride and Prejudice1995 · as Mr. Collins
• Wycliffe1994 · as Guy Bottrell
• The Buddha of Suburbia1993 · as Shadwell
• Heartbeat1992 · as Adrian Shaw
• Murder Most Horrid1991 · as Ray
• Performance1991 · as Guy
• The Chief1990 · as Philip Garrick
• Agatha Christie's Poirot1989 · as Bernard Parker
• The New Statesman1987 · as Julian Whitaker
• Casualty1986 · as Dr. Martin Campbell
• Call Me Mister1986 · as Fred Hurley
• The Bill1984
• Cockles1984 · as Graham
• Brass1983 · as Heseltine