David Bamber

Biography

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.

Most Known For

Midsomer Murders

as John Starkey

Midsomer Murders

as Anthony Prideaux

Midsomer Murders

as Daniel Fargo

Doctor Who

as Captain Quell

Agatha Christie's Poirot

as Bernard Parker

Death in Paradise

as Alan Butler

Call the Midwife

as Stanley Hodgkiss

Father Brown

as Walter Hubble

Victoria

as Duke of Sussex

Rome

as Marcus Tullius Cicero

Casualty

as Dr. Martin Campbell

Heartbeat

as Adrian Shaw

Inside No. 9

as Robin

The Bill

Pride and Prejudice

as Mr. Collins

New Tricks

The Bourne Identity

as Consulate Clerk

The Hollow Crown

as Shallow

Enola Holmes

as Sir Whimbrel

Robin Hood