Alan David
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For decades now, Alan David has been a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'The Painted Veil' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Mr. Garstin. 'Wimbledon' counts among the more visible credits. Whatever else appears, romance runs right through the filmography. Work has kept arriving for 53 years, which is its own kind of achievement.
Alan David
10 Movies
40 Series
For decades now, Alan David has been a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'The Painted Veil' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Mr. Garstin. 'Wimbledon' counts among the more visible credits. Whatever else appears, romance runs right through the filmography. Work has kept arriving for 53 years, which is its own kind of achievement.
TV Shows
Plays Llewellyn
The Green Green Grass
2005
Plays Harry
The Squirrels
1974
Plays Mr. Rogers
Chris Cross
1993
Plays Glynn
Benidorm
2007
Plays Professor Owen Griffiths
Virtual Murder
1992
Plays K1
Sleepers
1991
Plays Bishop of Ely
The Hollow Crown
2012
Plays Dr Ben Fischer
Shoestring
1979
Plays Mr Humphries
The Brittas Empire
1991
Plays Newsreader
Remington Steele
1982
Plays Gasforth FC Manager
The Thin Blue Line
1995
Plays Fillingham
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Blakeney
The Sweeney
1975
Plays Bible Joe
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Feldwebel Fellner
Enemy at the Door
1978
Plays Rev. Kettle
Wokenwell
1997
Plays Hanrahan
Cracker
1993
Plays Gabriel Sneed
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Richard Morris
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Chef
Minder
1979
Plays Vino Vinnie
Hustle
2004
Plays Bill Jason
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
1996
Plays Sir Watkin Davies
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays Francois Paré
Maigret
1992
Plays Ben Bowen Thomas
The Crown
2016
Plays Mr. Forbes
The Royal
2003
Plays Seargent
The Detectives
1993
Plays Gidleigh
Bergerac
1981
Plays Rev Harry Capper
(All Quiet on the) Preston Front
1994
Plays Priest
Sick of It
2018
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Dream Horse
Full Filmography
National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
Mr Pritchard / Mr Pugh
2021
Film
Dream Horse
Bert
2021
Film
Les Misérables
Letter Writer · 1 episode
2018–
TV
Sick of It
Priest · 1 episode
2018–
TV
The Crown
Ben Bowen Thomas · 1 episode
2016–
TV
The Last Kingdom
Bishop Alewold · 1 episode
2015–
TV
The Hollow Crown
Bishop of Ely · 2 episodes
2012–
TV
Land Girls
Dr. Wally Morgan · 1 episode
2009–
TV
The Oxford Murders
Mr. Higgins
2008
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Alan David and where are they from?
Alan David is 78 years old, born on December 29, 1947 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Alan David?
Alan David is best known for roles in The Painted Veil, Wimbledon, The Oxford Murders.
How many movies has Alan David been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), Alan David has appeared in 10 movies and 40 TV shows.
What was Alan David's first movie?
The career of Alan David began with Shakespeare or Bust (1973).
What is Alan David's most recent movie or series?
Alan David's most recent release is National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood, which premiered on June 16, 2021.
What TV shows has Alan David appeared in?
On television, Alan David has appeared in Doctor Who, The Crown, The Last Kingdom, Hustle.
Alan David
1947-12-29 · Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Alan David is a British actor.