David Bamber
Born: 1954-09-19 in Walkden, England, UK
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2024
- The Regime as Schiff
2021
- Dalgliesh as Edgar Froggart
- End of Term as DI Jim Burman
2020
- Enola Holmes as Sir Whimbrel
- Flesh and Blood as D.I. Doug Lineham
2019
- Abe's Story as Henry (voice)
2018
- Trust as Bela von Block
- A Very English Scandal as Lord Arran
- Peterloo as Magistrate Rev Mallory
- This Weekend Will Change Your Life as David
2017
- Darkest Hour as Admiral Ramsay
- Urban Myths as Drunk
- Gunpowder as Lord Northumberland
- Borg vs McEnroe as UK Commentator George Barnes
- Tina & Bobby as Alf Ramsey
- Mad to Be Normal as John Meredith
- Chubby Funny as Mr. White
2016
- Victoria as Duke of Sussex
- The Limehouse Golem as Mr. Greatorex
- Camping as Noel
2015
- Christmas Eve as Walt
- The Sound of Music Live! as Herr Zeller
- One Crazy Thing as Michael Steele
- The Substitute as Headmaster
2014
- Inside No. 9 as Robin
2013
- Father Brown as Walter Hubble
- Plebs
- Blandings as Herr Schnellhund
- What Remains as Joe
2012
- Call the Midwife as Stanley Hodgkiss
- The Hollow Crown as Shallow
- The Paradise as Charles Chisholm
- The Nazi Gospels as Heinrich Himmler
2011
- Death in Paradise as Alan Butler
- The Borgias as Theo
2010
- The King's Speech as Theatre Director
- The Village as Dr. Wagner
2009
- Psychoville
- Collision as Sidney Norris
2008
- Valkyrie as Adolf Hitler
2007
- The All Together as Robin Swain
- Consenting Adults as Dr. Carl Winter
- I Am Bob as Bob Geldof Lookalike
- The Amazing Trousers as The Tailor
2006
- Robin Hood
- Hotel Babylon
- Miss Potter as Fruing Warne
2005
- Doctor Who as Captain Quell
- Rome as Marcus Tullius Cicero
- The Clap as Krzysztof Veneer
2004
2003
- I Capture the Castle as Vicar
2002
- The Bourne Identity as Consulate Clerk
- Gangs of New York as Passenger on Omnibus
- Daniel Deronda as Thomas Cranmer Lush
- George Eliot: A Scandalous Life as Gossip
2001
- The Merchant of Venice as Antonio
2000
- The Railway Children as Dr Forrest
1998
- Neville's Island as Angus
1997
- Midsomer Murders as John Starkey
- Chalk as Eric Slatt
- My Night with Reg as Guy
1995
- Pride and Prejudice as Mr. Collins
- Heavy Weather as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
1994
- Wycliffe as Guy Bottrell
1993
- The Buddha of Suburbia as Shadwell
- Stalag Luft as The Prof
1992
- Heartbeat as Adrian Shaw
- Dakota Road as Man on the Train
1991
- Performance as Guy
- Murder Most Horrid as Ray
- Seduction as Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
1990
- The Chief as Philip Garrick
- Who Bombed Birmingham? as David Mellor MP, Home Office
1989
- Agatha Christie's Poirot as Bernard Parker
- High Hopes as Rupert Boothe-Brain
1987
- The New Statesman as Julian Whitaker
1986
- Casualty as Dr. Martin Campbell
- Call Me Mister as Fred Hurley
1985
- The Doctor and the Devils as Cronin
1983
- Brass as Heseltine
- Privates on Parade as Sergeant Charles Bishop
- The Oresteia as Choir
1980
- Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood as The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)