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David Cann

David Cann

Actor · Born 1956-11-12 · Westminster, London, England, UK

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Biography

David Cann is an actor with a diverse and successful career in both theatre and television. After training at RADA he served his apprenticeship in the repertory system, appearing at many of Britain's grand old theatres in a wide range of roles. In plays ancient and modern, Shakespearean drama, musicals and pantomime, David developed into a leading man and character actor with a strong vocal technique and a firm grasp of many artistic styles; from the extreme naturalism of Lawrence's 'A Collier's Friday Night' through the high comedy of Sheridan's 'A School for Scandal' to the classical verse (not to mention the athletic sword-fighting) in 'Romeo and Juliet'. Moving into television David appeared in many shows including 'Sapphire and Steel' and 'Grange Hill'. In between these, he worked in small fringe theatres, such as the Gate in Notting Hill and the Croydon Warehouse, where such heart-warming pieces as Barrie Keeffe's 'My Girl' showed his subtlety in the more intimate space of studio theatre. In the mid-90’s David auditioned for a small part in a new type of comedy pioneered by Chris Morris. The resulting series, 'Brass Eye', was hailed as a major breakthrough in TV style; sati…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Sex Education (2019) — Quiz Moderator
  2. House of the Dragon (2022) — Dragonkeeper
  3. Les Misérables (2012) — Magistrate
  4. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) — Cameraman
  5. Attack the Block (2011) — Detective Superintendant
  6. The Iron Lady (2011) — TV Interviewer
  7. Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) — Martin
  8. Killing Eve (2018) — Len
  9. Rebecca (2020) — Lord Crowan
  10. Crooked House (2017) — Coroner
  11. Run Fatboy Run (2007) — Marathon Official
  12. Black Books (2000) — Eddie
  13. EastEnders (1985) — Mr. Randall
  14. Greed (2019) — Fat Cat
  15. Spooks (2002) — Chief of Airstaff
  16. Albatross (2011) — Grumpy Man
  17. Sick Note (2017) — Gordon Glass
  18. Bad Education (2012) — School Governor
  19. Silent Witness (1996) — Incident Commander
  20. Brass Eye (1997) — Donaldus Matthews / Vicar
  21. Psychoville (2009) — Dr. Flint
  22. The Baby (2022) — Avery
  23. Biggles (1986) — Sapper Officer
  24. Not Going Out (2006) — Dr Rhodes
  25. Uncle (2014) — Chaplain
  26. Benidorm (2007) — Maitre D'
  27. Chromophobia (2006) — Policeman
  28. Blake's 7 (1978) — Star One Technician
  29. The Bill (1984)
  30. Doctors (2000) — Mr. Lee
  31. Four Weddings and a Funeral (2019) — Headmaster Mould
  32. Bad Girls (1999) — Francis Cowan
  33. Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001) — Solicitor
  34. 15 Storeys High (2002) — Public Attorney
  35. Still Open All Hours (2014) — Cliff Bridges
  36. Jam (2000) — Various
  37. Saxondale (2006) — Male Dinner Guest
  38. The Buckingham Murders (2024) — Alan
  39. Sapphire & Steel (1979) — Pilot
  40. Grange Hill (1978) — Mr. Bentley