David Bamber

September 19, 1954 (age 71) Walkden, England, UK
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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.

His titles like The Bourne Identity, Enola Holmes, and Darkest Hour - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 20, 2026

Watched: 0/39
Weighted avg: 6.88 /10
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    2002June 2002 by Doug Liman
    Minor role as Consulate Clerk
    Minor role as Consulate Clerk
    7.12 Good++
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    2020September 2020 by Harry Bradbeer
    Minor role as Sir Whimbrel
    Minor role as Sir Whimbrel
    6.82 Good+
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    2017November 2017 by Joe Wright
    Minor role as Admiral Ramsay
    Minor role as Admiral Ramsay
    6.97 Good+
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    2008December 2008 by Bryan Singer
    Minor role as Adolf Hitler
    Minor role as Adolf Hitler
    6.54 Good-
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    2005–2007 by Bruno Heller
    Minor role as Marcus Tullius Cicero
    Minor role as Marcus Tullius Cicero
    7.54 Excellent-
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    2017September 2017 by Janus Metz
    Minor role as UK Commentator George Barnes
    Minor role as UK Commentator George Barnes
    6.46 Good-
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    2006December 2006 by Chris Noonan
    Minor role as Fruing Warne
    Minor role as Fruing Warne
    6.19 Good--
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    2017 by Ronan Bennett
    Minor role as Lord Northumberland
    Minor role as Lord Northumberland
    5.81 Okay+
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    2024 by Will Tracy
    Supporting as Schiff
    Supporting as Schiff
    5.22 Okay--
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    2018 by Russell T Davies
    Minor role as Lord Arran
    Minor role as Lord Arran
    6.10 Okay++
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    1989January 1989 by Mike Leigh
    Supporting as Rupert Boothe-Brain
    Supporting as Rupert Boothe-Brain
    6.40 Good-
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    2003May 2003 by Tim Fywell
    Minor role as Vicar
    Minor role as Vicar
    6.19 Good--
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    2015December 2015 by Mitch Davis
    Minor role as Walt
    Minor role as Walt
    5.37 Okay-
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    2013 by Tony Basgallop
    Supporting as Joe
    Supporting as Joe
    6.24 Good--
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    2002 by Andrew Davies
    Supporting as Thomas Cranmer Lush
    Supporting as Thomas Cranmer Lush
    6.41 Good-
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    2017April 2017 by Robert Mullan
    Supporting as John Meredith
    Supporting as John Meredith
    5.74 Okay+
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    1985October 1985 by Freddie Francis
    Minor role as Cronin
    Minor role as Cronin
    5.85 Okay+
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    2009 by Anthony Horowitz
    Minor role as Sidney Norris
    Minor role as Sidney Norris
    6.02 Okay++
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    2020 by Sarah Williams
    Minor role as D.I. Doug Lineham
    Minor role as D.I. Doug Lineham
    5.60 Okay
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    2000September 2000 by Catherine Morshead
    Minor role as Dr Forrest
    Minor role as Dr Forrest
    6.11 Okay++
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    1983March 1983 by Michael Blakemore
    Supporting as Sergeant Charles Bishop
    Supporting as Sergeant Charles Bishop
    5.50 Okay
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    2016 by Julia Davis
    Minor role as Noel
    Minor role as Noel
    5.89 Okay+
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    1997March 1997 by Roger Michell
    Lead role as Guy
    Lead role as Guy
    Needs more reviews
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    1993 by Hanif Kureishi
    Supporting as Shadwell
    Supporting as Shadwell
    5.70 Okay+
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    1997 by Steven Moffat
    Lead role as Eric Slatt
    Lead role as Eric Slatt
    Needs more reviews
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    1992July 1992 by Nick Ward
    Lead role as Man on the Train
    Lead role as Man on the Train
    Needs more reviews
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    2010February 2010 by Robert Sigl
    Supporting as Dr. Wagner
    Supporting as Dr. Wagner
    Needs more reviews
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    2017June 2017 by Harry Michell
    Supporting as Mr. White
    Supporting as Mr. White
    Needs more reviews
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    1998January 1998 by Terry Johnson
    Supporting as Angus
    Supporting as Angus
    Needs more reviews
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    2015December 2015 by Coky Giedroyc
    Minor role as Herr Zeller
    Minor role as Herr Zeller
    6.33 Good--
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    1993October 1993 by Adrian Shergold
    Supporting as The Prof
    Supporting as The Prof
    Needs more reviews
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    2007May 2007 by Gavin Claxton
    Minor role as Robin Swain
    Minor role as Robin Swain
    Needs more reviews
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    2002November 2002 by Mary Downes
    Supporting as Gossip
    Supporting as Gossip
    Needs more reviews
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    2007September 2007 by Richard Curson Smith
    Minor role as Dr. Carl Winter
    Minor role as Dr. Carl Winter
    Needs more reviews
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    2017
    Supporting as Alf Ramsey
    Supporting as Alf Ramsey
    Needs more reviews
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    1995December 1995 by Jack Gold
    Supporting as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
    Supporting as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
    Needs more reviews
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    1986 by Robert Banks Stewart
    Starring as Fred Hurley
    Starring as Fred Hurley
    Needs more reviews
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    1984
    Supporting as Graham
    Supporting as Graham
    Needs more reviews
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    2005
    Supporting as Prince Lichnowsky
    Supporting as Prince Lichnowsky
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Romola Garai 2 titles
Steve Bisley 1 title
Alexis Denisof 1 title
David Tennant 1 title
Patrick Stewart 2 titles
Hugh Dancy 1 title
Augustus Prew 1 title
Naveen Andrews 1 title