David Daker
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David Daker is a durable British actor with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. 'Time Bandits' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Kevin's Father. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Woman in Black'.
David Daker
18 Movies
33 Series
David Daker is a durable British actor with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. 'Time Bandits' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Kevin's Father. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Woman in Black'.
Movies
Plays Kevin's Father
Time Bandits
1981
Plays First Officer
Voyage of the Damned
1976
Plays Policeman at Accident/Man at Stag Party/Munda's Manservant/Policeman at Tenement
O Lucky Man!
1973
Plays Bennett
Aces High
1976
Plays MI5 Man
The Black Windmill
1974
Plays Desk Sergeant
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
1990
Plays Ralph Woods
Stardust
1974
Plays Pub Landlord
That Summer!
1979
Plays Irongron
Doctor Who: The Time Warrior
1974
Plays Bob Ellis
The Optimists of Nine Elms
1973
Plays Andy Saville
Chance of a Lifetime
1980
TV Shows
Plays PC Owen Culshaw
Z-Cars
1962
Plays Harry Crawford
Boon
1986
Plays Captain Nathan Spiker
Dick Turpin
1979
Plays Brother Benjamin
Hallelujah!
1981
Plays Ron
Give us a Break
1983
Plays George
Villains
1972
Plays Elzevir Block
Moonfleet
1984
Plays Irongron
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Charlie Draper
Thriller
1973
Plays Harry Vellacott
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays SHADO Guard
UFO
1970
Plays Matty Lovell
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Headmaster
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
Plays Major Mike Clarke
The Enigma Files
1980
Plays Terry
Play for Today
1970
Plays Jarvis
Porridge
1974
Plays Alex Brompton
Minder
1979
Plays Jacobson
The Main Chance
1969
Plays Mr. Barratt
All Creatures Great and Small
1978
Plays Mr. Brent
Rising Damp
1974
Plays Rudolf Hoess
Holocaust
1978
Plays Alf
Playhouse
1974
Plays Cpl. Hill
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Max
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
Plays Mike Ansell
Target
1977
Plays John Bradwater
Churchill's People
1974
Plays Tommy Mackay
Only Fools and Horses
1981
Plays Dave Ryman
Hazell
1978
Plays John Webb
The Carnforth Practice
1974
Plays Max
Centre Play
1973
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I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
Full Filmography
Benefit to Mankind
Jervis Beauchamp
2004
Film
Powers
Mike Knowles · 1 episode
2004–
TV
Heartbeat
Matty Lovell · 1 episode
2000
TV
Midsomer Murders
Harry Vellacott · 1 episode
1997–1998
TV
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
Desk Sergeant
1990
Film
Up Line
Leon Targett
1987
Film
Boon
Harry Crawford · 93 episodes
1986–
TV
Urban Jungle
Leo Lyon
1985
Film
Hallelujah!
Brother Benjamin · 8 episodes
1983–1984
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is David Daker still alive?
David Daker passed away on April 30, 2026 at age 90.
What are the most famous roles of David Daker?
David Daker is best known for roles in Time Bandits, The Woman in Black, O Lucky Man!.
How many movies has David Daker been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), David Daker has appeared in 18 movies and 33 TV shows.
What was David Daker's first movie?
The career of David Daker began with George (1972).
What is David Daker's most recent movie or series?
David Daker's most recent release is Benefit to Mankind, which premiered on February 27, 2004.
What TV shows has David Daker appeared in?
On television, David Daker has appeared in Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, Only Fools and Horses, Casualty.
David Daker
1935-09-29 · Bilston, Staffordshire, England, UK
David Daker was a character actor best known for his role in the popular ITV comedy-drama Boon as Harry Crawford, the entrepreneurial friend of Ken Boon, a fellow former firefighter played by Michael Elphick. He also appeared in Dick Turpin and Doctor Who.