David Bamber
Actor
- Born
- September 19, 1954 (age 72) · Walkden, England, UK
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.
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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.
Known for
The Bourne Identity
June 14, 2002
The King's Speech
November 26, 2010
Gangs of New York
December 14, 2002
Enola Holmes
September 22, 2020
Darkest Hour
November 22, 2017
Valkyrie
December 25, 2008
Borg vs McEnroe
September 8, 2017
The Limehouse Golem
October 18, 2016
Miss Potter
December 3, 2006
Peterloo
November 1, 2018
High Hopes
January 13, 1989
I Capture the Castle
May 9, 2003
Acting42
- 2021End of Term as DI Jim Burman
- 2020Enola Holmes as Sir Whimbrel
- 2019Abe's Story as Henry (voice)
- 2018Peterloo as Magistrate Rev Mallory
- 2018This Weekend Will Change Your Life as David
- 2017Darkest Hour as Admiral Ramsay
- 2017Borg vs McEnroe as UK Commentator George Barnes
- 2017Chubby Funny as Mr. White
- 2017Mad to Be Normal as John Meredith
- 2016The Limehouse Golem