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David Burke
David Burke

David Burke

ActingBorn May 25, 1934Died May 1, 2026 (age 91)Liverpool, England, UK

Biography

David Burke was a British actor, known for playing Dr. John Watson in two series of Granada Television's 1980s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which starred Jeremy Brett in the title role. He also starred as Josef Stalin in the last two episodes of Reilly, Ace of Spies.

Filmography

2018Movie
2016
The Young Messiah

as Blind Rabbi

Movie
2012
The Woman in Black

as PC Collins

Movie
2010
Love and Distrust

as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")

Movie
2010Movie
2006
Number 13

as Gunton, Hotel Landlord

Movie
2006
Random Quest

as Professor / JK Harshom

Movie
2005Movie
2005
The Closer

as Mr. Murdoch

TV
2004
The Rivals

as Sir Anthony Absolute

Movie
2003
Three Sisters

as Chebutykin

Movie
2002Movie
2002
Spooks

as Fiona's Father

TV
2001
Waking the Dead

as Philip Bryant

TV
1998
King Lear

as Kent

Movie
1997
Midsomer Murders

as John Farrow

TV
1997
Midsomer Murders

as Fred Messenger

TV
1996
Twelfth Night

as Party Guest / Dancer

Movie
1995Movie
1994TV
1994
Mesmer

as Doctor de Vauzesmes

Movie
1992TV
1991TV
1991
The House of Eliott

as Sir John Crowborough

TV
1991TV
1989
Agatha Christie's Poirot

as Sir Arthur Stanley

TV
1988Movie
1985
Screen Two

as Gareth

TV
1984TV
1984
Sherlock Holmes

as Dr. John H. Watson

TV
1984TV
1983TV
1983TV
1983
The Tragedy of Richard III

as Sir William Catesby

Movie
1983
Henry VI Part 2

as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher

Movie
1983
Henry VI Part 1

as Duke of Gloucester

Movie
1982Movie
1981Movie
1981TV
1981Movie
1979
Comedians

as Mick Connor

Movie
1978Movie
1978
Quiet as a Nun

as Tom Amyas M.P.

Movie
1978
Armchair Thriller

as Tom Amyas, MP

TV
1978
Armchair Thriller

as Tom Amyas M.P.

TV
1977
A Choice of Evils

as Cardinal Volponi

Movie
1975
The Love School

as William Morris

TV
1973
Centre Play

as Tweed

TV
1972
Holly

as Tom Prentiss

TV
1972
Villains

as Eric

TV
1971
A Ghost Story for Christmas

as Gunton, Hotel Landlord

TV
1971
Michael Regan

as Michael Reagan

Movie
1971
The Guardians

as Dr. Frank Benedict

TV
1970
Play for Today

as Cardinal Volponi

TV
1970
Manhunt

as Beauchamps

TV
1969Movie
1968
The Champions

as Roger Carson

TV
1967
Inheritance

as Henry Morcer

TV
1966
A Game of Murder

as Det. Insp. Ed Royce

TV
1964
Rattle of a Simple Man

as Jack (uncredited)

Movie
1964TV
1964TV
1964Movie
1961
The Avengers

as John Wrightson

TV
1960
Coronation Street

as Jack Benjamin

TV

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayMay 25, 1934
Day of DeathMay 1, 2026
Place of BirthLiverpool, England, UK
Popularity1.0