Portrait of David Bamber

David Bamber

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.

Born: September 19, 1954

Place of Birth: Walkden, England, UK

Filmography

2024
The Regime

as Schiff

2021
Dalgliesh

as Edgar Froggart

2021
End of Term

as DI Jim Burman

2020
Enola Holmes

as Sir Whimbrel

2020
Flesh and Blood

as D.I. Doug Lineham

2019
Abe's Story

as Henry (voice)

2018
Peterloo

as Magistrate Rev Mallory

2018
2018
Trust

as Bela von Block

2017
Darkest Hour

as Admiral Ramsay

2017
Gunpowder

as Lord Northumberland

2017
Borg vs McEnroe

as UK Commentator George Barnes

2017
Chubby Funny

as Mr. White

2017
Mad to Be Normal

as John Meredith

2017
Tina & Bobby

as Alf Ramsey

2016
The Limehouse Golem

as Mr. Greatorex

2016
Victoria

as Duke of Sussex

2016
Camping

as Noel

2015
2015
2015
One Crazy Thing

as Michael Steele

2015
The Substitute

as Headmaster

2014
Inside No. 9

as Robin

2013
2013
2013
Father Brown

as Walter Hubble

2013
Blandings

as Herr Schnellhund

2012
The Paradise

as Charles Chisholm

2012
2012
Call the Midwife

as Stanley Hodgkiss

2012
The Nazi Gospels

as Heinrich Himmler

2011
Death in Paradise

as Alan Butler

2010
The King's Speech

as Theatre Director

2010
The Village

as Dr. Wagner

2009
Collision

as Sidney Norris

2008
Valkyrie

as Adolf Hitler

2007
Consenting Adults

as Dr. Carl Winter

2007
2007
The All Together

as Robin Swain

2006
Miss Potter

as Fruing Warne

2005
Rome

as Marcus Tullius Cicero

2005
The Clap

as Krzysztof Veneer

2005
Doctor Who

as Captain Quell

2002
Gangs of New York

as Passenger on Omnibus

2002
2002
The Bourne Identity

as Consulate Clerk

2000
1998
1997
Midsomer Murders

as John Starkey

1997
Midsomer Murders

as Anthony Prideaux

1997
Midsomer Murders

as Daniel Fargo

1997
Chalk

as Eric Slatt

1995
Heavy Weather

as P. Frobisher Pilbeam

1995
Pride and Prejudice

as Mr. Collins

1994
Wycliffe

as Guy Bottrell

1993
1993
Stalag Luft

as The Prof

1992
Heartbeat

as Adrian Shaw

1991
1990
Who Bombed Birmingham?

as David Mellor MP, Home Office

1990
The Chief

as Philip Garrick

1989
High Hopes

as Rupert Boothe-Brain

1989
Agatha Christie's Poirot

as Bernard Parker

1987
The New Statesman

as Julian Whitaker

1986
Casualty

as Dr. Martin Campbell

1983
The Oresteia

as Choir

1983
The Oresteia

as Chorus

1983
Privates on Parade

as Sergeant Charles Bishop

1983
Brass

as Heseltine

1980
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood

as The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)