David Collins
Born: 1969-01-19 in New South Wales, Australia
Known For: Acting
Biography
David Collins is an acclaimed Australian actor, comedian, writer and voice artist, best known worldwide as one-half of the internationally famous physical comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers. Formed in 1988 with his partner Shane Dundas, the duo is celebrated globally for their unique fusion of slapstick, mime, puppetry, and high-energy vocal sound effects that transcend language barriers. Collins has had a prolific and multi-faceted career across stage, television, and film, earning prestigious accolades including BAFTA, Emmy, Logie and Helpmann Awards. *Not to be confused with Canadian actor David Collins, best known for his work with the Stratford Festival.
Filmography
2026
- Arnie & Barney as Barney (voice)
- The Bad Room as Michael Byrne/The Tomato Man
2025
- Carmen & Bolude as Ed
2024
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga as Smeg
- The Fall Guy as Metalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray)
- Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa as Self
2023
- Living for the Dead ... (Creator)
- Olan, Earthbound as Davey Gravey
2022
- Minx as Ben
- Three Thousand Years of Longing as Ozmet the Jocular
- The Tourist as Arlo Dobson
- Wyrmwood: Apocalypse as Keith Headboom
2021
- Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb as Arnie (voice)
- Our African Roots ... (Producer)
2018
- Maya the Bee: The Honey Games as Arnie (voice)
- Show Me the Movie! as Self
2017
- Frankie Drake Mysteries as Squishy
- Drop Dead Weird as Dad
- Oh Yuck! as Doolan O'Clean
- The Umbilical Brothers - Not Suitable for Children as Dane
2016
- Red Christmas as Peter
- Tay Man as Hamish
2014
- Maya the Bee Movie as Arnie (voice)
- The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal as Himself
2011
- The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm as Himself
2007
- The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain as Himself
2006
- The Upside Down Show as David
2004
- The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse as Himself
2003
- You Can't Stop the Murders as Dave
2001
- Maisy's Farm ... (Songs)
- Maisy's Farm ... (Songs)
1999
1996
- Feral TV as Rattus (voice)
1994
- The Ferals as Rattus (voice)