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.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Bourne Identity (2002) — Consulate Clerk
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The King's Speech (2010) — Theatre Director
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Gangs of New York (2002) — Passenger on Omnibus
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Enola Holmes (2020) — Sir Whimbrel
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Darkest Hour (2017) — Admiral Ramsay
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Valkyrie (2008) — Adolf Hitler
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Doctor Who (2005) — Captain Quell
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Rome (2005) — Marcus Tullius Cicero
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Borg vs McEnroe (2017) — UK Commentator George Barnes
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The Limehouse Golem (2016) — Mr. Greatorex
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Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) — Bernard Parker
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Pride and Prejudice (1995) — Mr. Collins
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Miss Potter (2006) — Fruing Warne
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The Borgias (2011) — Theo
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Midsomer Murders (1997) — John Starkey
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Death in Paradise (2011) — Alan Butler
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Victoria (2016) — Duke of Sussex
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Inside No. 9 (2014) — Robin
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Call the Midwife (2012) — Stanley Hodgkiss
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Gunpowder (2017) — Lord Northumberland
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A Very English Scandal (2018) — Lord Arran
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Peterloo (2018) — Magistrate Rev Mallory
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The Regime (2024) — Schiff
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Father Brown (2013) — Walter Hubble
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Robin Hood (2006)
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High Hopes (1989) — Rupert Boothe-Brain
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Psychoville (2009)
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I Capture the Castle (2003) — Vicar
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Trust (2018) — Bela von Block
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Plebs (2013)
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Casualty (1986) — Dr. Martin Campbell
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Christmas Eve (2015) — Walt
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The Paradise (2012) — Charles Chisholm
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The Hollow Crown (2012) — Shallow
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New Tricks (2004)
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What Remains (2013) — Joe
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Dalgliesh (2021) — Edgar Froggart
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The Doctor and the Devils (1985) — Cronin
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The New Statesman (1987) — Julian Whitaker
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The Bill (1984)