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David Bamber

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.

Known for

End of Term
End of Term
2021 • DI Jim Burman
Enola Holmes
Enola Holmes
2020 • Sir Whimbrel
Abe's Story
Abe's Story
2019 • Henry (voice)
Peterloo
Peterloo
2018 • Magistrate Rev Mallory
This Weekend Will Change Your Life
This Weekend Will Change Your Life
2018 • David
Darkest Hour
Darkest Hour
2017 • Admiral Ramsay
Borg vs McEnroe
Borg vs McEnroe
2017 • UK Commentator George Barnes
Chubby Funny
Chubby Funny
2017 • Mr. White

Full filmography

End of Term
End of Term
2021 • DI Jim Burman
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Enola Holmes
Enola Holmes
2020 • Sir Whimbrel
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Abe's Story
Abe's Story
2019 • Henry (voice)
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Peterloo
Peterloo
2018 • Magistrate Rev Mallory
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Darkest Hour
Darkest Hour
2017 • Admiral Ramsay
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Borg vs McEnroe
Borg vs McEnroe
2017 • UK Commentator George Barnes
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Chubby Funny
Chubby Funny
2017 • Mr. White
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Mad to Be Normal
Mad to Be Normal
2017 • John Meredith
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The Limehouse Golem
The Limehouse Golem
2016 • Mr. Greatorex
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One Crazy Thing
One Crazy Thing
2015 • Michael Steele
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The Substitute
The Substitute
2015 • Headmaster
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The Nazi Gospels
The Nazi Gospels
2012 • Heinrich Himmler
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The King's Speech
The King's Speech
2010 • Theatre Director
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The Village
The Village
2010 • Dr. Wagner
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Valkyrie
Valkyrie
2008 • Adolf Hitler
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Consenting Adults
Consenting Adults
2007 • Dr. Carl Winter
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The All Together
The All Together
2007 • Robin Swain
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I Am Bob
2007 • Bob Geldof Lookalike
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Miss Potter
Miss Potter
2006 • Fruing Warne
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The Clap
The Clap
2005 • Krzysztof Veneer
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Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
2002 • Passenger on Omnibus
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The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity
2002 • Consulate Clerk
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Heavy Weather
Heavy Weather
1995 • P. Frobisher Pilbeam
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Stalag Luft
Stalag Luft
1993 • The Prof
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Dakota Road
1992 • Man on the Train
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Seduction
1991 • Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
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Who Bombed Birmingham?
Who Bombed Birmingham?
1990 • David Mellor MP, Home Office
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High Hopes
High Hopes
1989 • Rupert Boothe-Brain
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Privates on Parade
Privates on Parade
1983 • Sergeant Charles Bishop
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Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
1980 • The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)
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