David Bamber
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.
Acted in
The Regime
2024
as Schiff
End of Term
2021
as DI Jim Burman
Enola Holmes
2020
as Sir Whimbrel
Flesh and Blood
2020
as D.I. Doug Lineham
Abe's Story
2019
as Henry
Peterloo
2018
as Magistrate Rev Mallory
A Very English Scandal
2018
as Lord Arran
Trust
2018
as Bela von Block
Darkest Hour
2017
as Admiral Ramsay
Gunpowder
2017
as Lord Northumberland
Borg vs McEnroe
2017
as UK Commentator George Barnes
Chubby Funny
2017
as Mr. White
Mad to Be Normal
2017
as Dr. Meredith
Tina & Bobby
2017
as Alf Ramsey
The Limehouse Golem
2016
as Mr. Greatorex
Victoria
2016
as Duke of Sussex
Camping
2016
as Noel
The Sound of Music Live!
2015
as Herr Zeller
Christmas Eve
2015
as Walt
One Crazy Thing
2015
as Michael Steele
The Substitute
2015
as Headmaster
Inside No. 9
2014
as Robin
What Remains
2013
as Joe
Plebs
2013
Father Brown
2013
as Walter Hubble
Blandings
2013
as Herr Schnellhund
The Paradise
2012
as Charles Chisholm
The Hollow Crown
2012
as Shallow
Call the Midwife
2012
as Stanley Hodgkiss
Death in Paradise
2011
as Alan Butler
The King's Speech
2010
as Theatre Director
The Village
2010
as Dr. Wagner
Collision
2009
as Sidney Norris
Psychoville
2009
Valkyrie
2008
as Adolf Hitler
Consenting Adults
2007
as Dr. Carl Winter
The Amazing Trousers
2007
as The Tailor
The All Together
2007
as Robin Swain
I Am Bob
2007
as Bob Geldof Lookalike
Miss Potter
2006
as Fruing Warne
Robin Hood
2006
Hotel Babylon
2006
Rome
2005
as Marcus Tullius Cicero
The Clap
2005
as Krzysztof Veneer
Doctor Who
2005
as Captain Quell
New Tricks
2004
Mayday
2003
as Narrator (UK)
I Capture the Castle
2003
as Vicar
Gangs of New York
2002
as Passenger on Omnibus
Daniel Deronda
2002
as Lush
George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
2002
as Gossip
The Bourne Identity
2002
as Consulate Clerk
The Merchant of Venice
2001
as Antonio
The Railway Children
2000
as Dr Forrest
Neville's Island
1998
as Angus
Trial & Retribution
1997
Midsomer Murders
1997
as John Starkey
Midsomer Murders
1997
as Anthony Prideaux
Midsomer Murders
1997
as Daniel Fargo
My Night with Reg
1997
as Guy
Chalk
1997
as Eric Slatt
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
1996
as Reg
Heavy Weather
1995
as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
Pride and Prejudice
1995
as Mr. William Collins
Pride and Prejudice
1995
as Mr. Collins
Wycliffe
1994
as Guy Bottrell
The Buddha of Suburbia
1993
as Shadwell
Stalag Luft
1993
as The Prof
Dakota Road
1992
as Man on the Train
Heartbeat
1992
as Adrian Shaw
Murder Most Horrid
1991
as Ray
Seduction
1991
as Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
Performance
1991
as Guy
Who Bombed Birmingham?
1990
as David Mellor MP, Home Office
High Hopes
1989
as Rupert Boothe-Brain
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
as Bernard Parker
The New Statesman
1987
as Julian Whitaker
Casualty
1986
as Dr. Martin Campbell
A Very Peculiar Practice
1986
as Prof. Eric Middling
The Doctor and the Devils
1985
as Cronin
The Bill
1984
Cockles
1984
as Graham
The Oresteia
1983
as Choir
Privates on Parade
1983
as Sergeant Charles Bishop