David Bamber
Known for
David Bamber has spent most of a working life as a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'The King's Speech' is the other credit most often cited. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Bourne Identity'.
David Bamber
31 Movies
38 Series
David Bamber has spent most of a working life as a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'The King's Speech' is the other credit most often cited. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Bourne Identity'.
Movies
Plays Consulate Clerk
The Bourne Identity
2002
Plays Passenger on Omnibus
Gangs of New York
2002
Plays Theatre Director
The King's Speech
2010
Plays Adolf Hitler
Valkyrie
2008
Plays Admiral Ramsay
Darkest Hour
2017
Plays Sir Whimbrel
Enola Holmes
2020
Plays Fruing Warne
Miss Potter
2006
Plays Mr. Greatorex
The Limehouse Golem
2016
Plays Mr. White
Chubby Funny
2017
Plays UK Commentator George Barnes
Borg vs McEnroe
2017
Plays Magistrate Rev Mallory
Peterloo
2018
Plays Vicar
I Capture the Castle
2003
Plays Cronin
The Doctor and the Devils
1985
Plays Krzysztof Veneer
The Clap
2005
Plays Walt
Christmas Eve
2015
Plays Antonio
The Merchant of Venice
2001
Plays Herr Zeller
The Sound of Music Live!
2015
Plays John Meredith
Mad to Be Normal
2017
Plays Rupert Boothe-Brain
High Hopes
1989
Plays Sergeant Charles Bishop
Privates on Parade
1983
Plays Dr. Carl Winter
Consenting Adults
2007
Plays The Prof
Stalag Luft
1993
Plays Robin Swain
The All Together
2007
Plays Dr. Wagner
The Village
2010
Plays David
This Weekend Will Change Your Life
2018
Plays Henry (voice)
Abe's Story
2019
Plays Headmaster
The Substitute
2015
TV Shows
Plays Marcus Tullius Cicero
Rome
2005
Plays Eric Slatt
Chalk
1997
Plays Fred Hurley
Call Me Mister
1986
Plays Schiff
The Regime
2024
Plays Noel
Camping
2016
Plays Sidney Norris
Collision
2009
Plays Mr. Collins
Pride and Prejudice
1995
Plays Bela von Block
Trust
2018
Plays Joe
What Remains
2013
Plays Thomas Cranmer Lush
Daniel Deronda
2002
Plays Shadwell
The Buddha of Suburbia
1993
Plays D.I. Doug Lineham
Flesh and Blood
2020
Plays Alf Ramsey
Tina & Bobby
2017
Plays Lord Northumberland
Gunpowder
2017
Plays Lord Arran
A Very English Scandal
2018
Plays Robin
Psychoville
2009
Plays John Starkey
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Duke of Sussex
Victoria
2016
Plays Edgar Froggart
Dalgliesh
2021
Plays Theo
The Borgias
2011
Plays Charles Chisholm
The Paradise
2012
Plays Herr Schnellhund
Blandings
2013
Plays Heseltine
Brass
1983
Plays Guy Bottrell
Wycliffe
1994
Plays Adrian Shaw
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Bernard Parker
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Guy
Performance
1991
Plays Captain Quell
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Walter Hubble
Father Brown
2013
Plays Robert Carrick
Hotel Babylon
2006
Latest Trailers
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The Regime
Schiff · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
Dalgliesh
Edgar Froggart · 2 episodes
2021–
TV
End of Term
DI Jim Burman
2021
Film
Enola Holmes
Sir Whimbrel
2020
Film
Flesh and Blood
D.I. Doug Lineham · 4 episodes
2020–
TV
Abe's Story
Henry (voice)
2019
Film
Peterloo
Magistrate Rev Mallory
2018
Film
This Weekend Will Change Your Life
David
2018
Film
A Very English Scandal
Lord Arran · 3 episodes
2018–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Bamber and where are they from?
David Bamber is 72 years old, born on September 19, 1954 in Walkden, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of David Bamber?
David Bamber is best known for roles in The Bourne Identity, The King's Speech, Gangs of New York.
How many movies has David Bamber been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), David Bamber has appeared in 31 movies and 37 TV shows.
What was David Bamber's first movie?
The career of David Bamber began with Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood (1980).
What is David Bamber's most recent movie or series?
David Bamber's most recent release is The Regime, which premiered on March 3, 2024.
What TV shows has David Bamber appeared in?
On television, David Bamber has appeared in Doctor Who, Rome, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Pride and Prejudice.
David Bamber
1954-09-19 · Walkden, England, UK
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.