David Bradley
Actor · Since 1979
Known for
David Bradley is a veteran English actor born in Yorkshire renowned for playing memorably unpleasant supporting characters across major franchises. He portrayed the caretaker Argus Filch throughout the 'Harry Potter' series and the treacherous Lord Walder Frey on 'Game of Thrones', responsible for the infamous Red Wedding. Bradley has also played the First Doctor in 'Doctor Who' revival episodes and had a small role in 'Captain America: The First Avenger'. He remains one of British television's most instantly recognizable character actors.
David Bradley
Actor · Since 1979
58 Movies · 59 Series
Known for
David Bradley is a veteran English actor born in Yorkshire renowned for playing memorably unpleasant supporting characters across major franchises. He portrayed the caretaker Argus Filch throughout the 'Harry Potter' series and the treacherous Lord Walder Frey on 'Game of Thrones', responsible for the infamous Red Wedding. Bradley has also played the First Doctor in 'Doctor Who' revival episodes and had a small role in 'Captain America: The First Avenger'. He remains one of British television's most instantly recognizable character actors.
Movies
Plays Mr Filch
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001
Plays Argus Filch
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
2011
Plays Argus Filch
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2002
Plays Argus Filch
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005
Plays Argus Filch
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2007
Plays Argus Filch
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
2009
Plays Argus Filch
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
2004
Plays Blind Man
Frankenstein
2025
Plays Tower Keeper
Captain America: The First Avenger
2011
Plays Arthur Webley
Hot Fuzz
2007
Plays Fowler (voice)
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
2023
Plays Basil
The World's End
2013
Plays Geppetto (voice)
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
2022
Plays Gareth Fizel
Jolt
2021
Plays Father Gionetti
Exorcist: The Beginning
2004
Plays Ray
My Sister's Bones
2026
Plays Jack
Your Christmas or Mine?
2022
Plays Nigel Bray
Nicholas Nickleby
2002
Plays Old Rabbi
The Young Messiah
2016
Plays Leonard Attwell
Harry Brown
2009
Plays The Doctor (1)
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
2017
Plays Roy
Roy
2021
Plays Duncan
Good Grief
2023
Plays Bermingham
The Lodgers
2017
Plays Nigel
Brothers
Plays William Hartnell
An Adventure in Space and Time
2013
Plays Ronnie
Another Year
2010
Plays Club Owner
Lycanthropy
2006
Plays Jack
Your Christmas or Mine 2
2023
Plays John
A Night Like This
2025
Plays Lord Gideon Sidebottom
Catherine Called Birdy
2022
Plays Julius Rosensheine
The Frisco Kid
1979
Plays Grandad
Await Further Instructions
2018
Plays Noah
Blow Dry
2001
Plays Wike
Clapperclaw
1981
Plays Abel
Tom's Midnight Garden
1999
Plays Sweeney's Father
Sweeney Todd
2006
Plays Cleante
Tartuffe, or The Imposter
1983
Plays Arnold Springer
Reckless: The Sequel
1998
Plays Undertaker
Prick Up Your Ears
1987
Plays Joe Colman
Allelujah
2023
Plays Mr Fisher
I Know You Know
2009
Plays Henry
The King Is Alive
2000
Plays Grandad
Gabriel & Me
2001
Plays Tutor
In Your Dreams
1997
Plays Doctor (voice)
Type
2022
Plays Concierge
Left Luggage
1998
Plays Dave Waters
The Moth
1997
Plays Farmer
Edmund the Magnificent
2017
Plays Cooper
The Holding
2011
TV Shows
Plays Abraham Setrakian
The Strain
2014
Plays Tony's Dad
After Life
2019
Plays Stemroach
Ideal
2005
Plays Old Jake
Wild West
2002
Plays Merlin (voice)
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
2020
Plays Frank
Prisoners' Wives
2012
Plays Brother Joseph
World Without End
2012
Plays Eddie Wells
Our Friends in the North
1996
Plays Stanley Tyler
True Dare Kiss
2007
Plays Arnold Springer
Reckless
1997
Plays Walder Frey
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Jack Marshall
Broadchurch
2013
Plays Gillenormand
Les Misérables
2018
Plays Harry
Coma
2024
Plays Mr Broune
The Way We Live Now
2001
Plays Ralph
King of the Ghetto
1986
Plays Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood
Our Mutual Friend
1998
Plays Helen's Father
The Buddha of Suburbia
1993
Plays Dave Waters
The Moth
1997
Plays Patrick Palmer
Five Daughters
2010
Plays Sir Pitt Crawley
Vanity Fair
1998
Plays Councillor Vatt
The Mayor of Casterbridge
2003
Plays Jim
Gangs of London
2020
Plays Shansheeth Blue (voice)
The Sarah Jane Adventures
2007
Plays Davey
The Responder
2022
Plays Barman
Playhouse
1974
Plays Policeman
Play for Today
1970
Plays George Barlow
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Cohen the Barbarian
The Colour of Magic
2008
Plays Ennis
Bad Education
2012
Latest Trailers
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Bradley and where are they from?
David Bradley is 84 years old, born on April 17, 1942 in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of David Bradley?
David Bradley is best known for roles in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
How many movies has David Bradley been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1970), David Bradley has appeared in 58 movies and 59 TV shows.
What was David Bradley's first movie?
The career of David Bradley began with Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising (1970).
What is David Bradley's most recent movie or series?
David Bradley's most recent release is Life Goes On, which premiered on April 24, 2026.
What TV shows has David Bradley appeared in?
On television, David Bradley has appeared in Game of Thrones, Criminal Minds, Doctor Who, The Strain.
David Bradley
1942-04-17 · York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
David Bradley (born 17 April 1942) is an English actor. He is most widely known for portraying Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series, Walder Frey in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, and Abraham Setrakian in the FX horror series The Strain. He was awarded a Olivier Award in 1991 for his supporting role in King Lear at the Royal National Theatre.