About

Known credits:
54
Birthday:
1954-09-19
Place of birth:
Walkden, England, UK
Website:
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David Bamber

Overview

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

Acting
2024 The Regime Actor Schiff 66
Fair
2021 End of Term Actor DI Jim Burman N/A
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2020 Enola Holmes Actor Sir Whimbrel 71
Good
2020 Flesh and Blood Actor D.I. Doug Lineham 67
Fair
2020 Death Be Not Proud Actor Robin N/A
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2020 Death Be Not Proud Actor Robin N/A
N/A
2019 Abe's Story Actor Henry N/A
N/A
2018 Peterloo Actor Magistrate Rev Mallory 61
Fair
2018 A Very English Scandal Actor Lord Arran 71
Good
2017 Darkest Hour Actor Admiral Ramsay 72
Good
2017 Gunpowder Actor Lord Northumberland 68
Fair
2017 Borg vs McEnroe Actor UK Commentator George Barnes 66
Fair
2017 Chubby Funny Actor Mr. White 59
Average
2017 Mad to Be Normal Actor Dr. Meredith 58
Average
2017 Tina & Bobby Actor Alf Ramsey 68
Fair
2016 The Limehouse Golem Actor Mr. Greatorex 60
Fair
2016 Camping Actor Noel 68
Fair
2015 The Sound of Music Live! Actor Herr Zeller 59
Average
2015 Christmas Eve Actor Walt 58
Average
2015 One Crazy Thing Actor Michael Steele 59
Average
2015 The Substitute Actor Headmaster 59
Average
2013 What Remains Actor Joe 70
Good
2010 The King's Speech Actor Theatre Director 76
Good
2010 The Village Actor Dr. Wagner 58
Average
2009 Collision Actor Sidney Norris 70
Good
2008 Valkyrie Actor Adolf Hitler 67
Fair
2007 Consenting Adults Actor Dr. Carl Winter 59
Average
2007 The Amazing Trousers Actor The Tailor 59
Average
2007 The All Together Actor Robin Swain 58
Average
2007 I Am Bob Actor Bob Geldof Lookalike 59
Average
2006 Miss Potter Actor Fruing Warne 62
Fair
2005 Rome Actor Marcus Tullius Cicero 81
Very good
2005 The Clap Actor Krzysztof Veneer 59
Average
2003 I Capture the Castle Actor Vicar 60
Fair
2002 Gangs of New York Actor Passenger on Omnibus 72
Good
2002 Daniel Deronda Actor Lush 72
Good
2002 George Eliot: A Scandalous Life Actor Gossip 59
Average
2002 The Bourne Identity Actor Consulate Clerk 73
Good
2001 The Merchant of Venice Actor Antonio 59
Average
2000 The Railway Children Actor Dr Forrest 59
Average
1998 Neville's Island Actor Angus 59
Average
1997 My Night with Reg Actor Guy 58
Average
1997 Chalk Actor Eric Slatt 70
Good
1995 Heavy Weather Actor P. Frobisher Pilbeam 59
Average
1993 The Buddha of Suburbia Actor Shadwell 68
Fair
1993 Stalag Luft Actor The Prof 59
Average
1992 Dakota Road Actor Man on the Train 59
Average
1991 Seduction Actor Ted (Segment "Well Wishers") N/A
N/A
1990 Who Bombed Birmingham? Actor David Mellor MP, Home Office N/A
N/A
1989 High Hopes Actor Rupert Boothe-Brain 60
Fair
1985 The Doctor and the Devils Actor Cronin 59
Average
1984 Cockles Actor Graham 69
Fair
1983 The Oresteia Actor Choir N/A
N/A
1983 Privates on Parade Actor Sergeant Charles Bishop 58
Average