David Bamber
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1954-09-19 (70 years old)
Place of Birth
Walkden, England, UK
David Bamber
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.
Acting
(2021)
End of Term
as DI Jim Burman
(2020)
Enola Holmes
as Sir Whimbrel
(2019)
Abe's Story
as Henry
(2018)
Peterloo
as Magistrate Rev Mallory
(2017)
Darkest Hour
as Admiral Ramsay
(2017)
Borg vs McEnroe
as UK Commentator George Barnes
(2017)
Mad to Be Normal
as John Meredith
(2017)
Chubby Funny
as Mr. White
(2016)
The Limehouse Golem
as Mr. Greatorex
(2015)
Christmas Eve
as Walt
(2015)
The Sound of Music Live!
as Herr Zeller
(2015)
One Crazy Thing
as Michael Steele
(2015)
The Substitute
as Headmaster
(2010)
The King's Speech
as Theatre Director
(2010)
The Village
as Dr. Wagner
(2008)
Valkyrie
as Adolf Hitler
(2007)
The All Together
as Robin Swain
(2007)
Consenting Adults
as Dr. Carl Winter
(2007)
I Am Bob
as Bob Geldof Lookalike
(2007)
The Amazing Trousers
as The Tailor
(2006)
Miss Potter
as Fruing Warne
(2005)
The Clap
as Krzysztof Veneer
(2003)
I Capture the Castle
as Vicar
(2002)
The Bourne Identity
as Consulate Clerk
(2002)
Gangs of New York
as Passenger on Omnibus
(2002)
George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
as Gossip
(2001)
The Merchant of Venice
as Antonio
(2000)
The Railway Children
as Dr Forrest
(1998)
Neville's Island
as Angus
(1997)
My Night with Reg
as Guy
(1995)
Heavy Weather
as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
(1993)
Stalag Luft
as The Prof
(1992)
Dakota Road
as Man on the Train
(1991)
Seduction
as Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
(1990)
Who Bombed Birmingham?
as David Mellor MP, Home Office
(1989)
High Hopes
as Rupert Boothe-Brain
(1985)
The Doctor and the Devils
as Cronin
(1983)
Privates on Parade
as Sergeant Charles Bishop
(1983)
The Oresteia
as Choir
(1980)
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
as The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)