Biography
David Collins is an acclaimed Australian actor, comedian, writer and voice artist, best known worldwide as one-half of the internationally famous physical comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers. Formed in 1988 with his partner Shane Dundas, the duo is celebrated globally for their unique fusion of slapstick, mime, puppetry, and high-energy vocal sound effects that transcend language barriers. Collins has had a prolific and multi-faceted career across stage, television, and film, earning prestigious accolades including BAFTA, Emmy, Logie and Helpmann Awards. *Not to be confused with Canadian actor David Collins, best known for his work with the Stratford Festival.
Movies & TV Shows
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) — Smeg
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The Fall Guy (2024) — Metalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray)
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Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) — Ozmet the Jocular
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The Tourist (2022) — Arlo Dobson
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Maya the Bee Movie (2014) — Arnie (voice)
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Wyrmwood: Apocalypse (2022) — Keith Headboom
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Minx (2022) — Ben
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Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb (2021) — Arnie (voice)
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Maya the Bee: The Honey Games (2018) — Arnie (voice)
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Red Christmas (2016) — Peter
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Frankie Drake Mysteries (2017) — Squishy
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Maisy (1999)
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Carmen & Bolude (2025) — Ed
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The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse (2004) — Himself
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You Can't Stop the Murders (2003) — Dave
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The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain (2007) — Himself
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The Upside Down Show (2006) — David
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Oh Yuck! (2017) — Doolan O'Clean
- Tay Man (2016) — Hamish
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Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa (2024) — Self
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The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm (2011) — Himself
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The Ferals (1994) — Rattus (voice)
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Show Me the Movie! (2018) — Self
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Drop Dead Weird (2017) — Dad
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The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal (2014) — Himself
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The Umbilical Brothers - Not Suitable for Children (2017) — Dane
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Arnie & Barney (2026) — Barney (voice)
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The Bad Room (2026) — Michael Byrne/The Tomato Man
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Olan, Earthbound (2023) — Davey Gravey
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Drunk History: Australia (2020)
- Feral TV (1996) — Rattus (voice)