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David Bradley

David Bradley

Actor · Born April 17, 1942 · York, North Yorkshire, England, UK

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Biography

David Bradley (born 17 April 1942) is an English actor. He is most widely known for portraying Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series, Walder Frey in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, and Abraham Setrakian in the FX horror series The Strain. He was awarded a Olivier Award in 1991 for his supporting role in King Lear at the Royal National Theatre.

Acted in 141

2010s

  1. 2019
  2. 2018
  3. Hang Ups

    Frank Ellerby · 1 episode

  4. 2017

    Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time

    The Doctor (1)

  5. Edmund the Magnificent

    Farmer

  6. 2016

    Broadcast Signal Intrusion

    James' Father

  7. 2014
  8. 2013

    An Adventure in Space and Time

    William Hartnell

  9. 2012
  10. Bad Sugar

    Ralphfred Cauldwell

  11. Eternal Law

    TV

  12. 2011

    The Holding

    Cooper

  13. 2010
  14. Five Daughters

    Patrick Palmer · 3 episodes

2000s

  1. 2009
  2. I Know You Know

    Mr Fisher

  3. 2008

    The Daisy Chain

    Sean Cryan

  4. The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 2

    Cohen the Barbarian

  5. 2007
  6. True Dare Kiss

    Stanley Tyler · 6 episodes

  7. 2006
  8. Lycanthropy

    Club Owner

  9. 2005
  10. Red Mercury

    Neil Ashton

  11. 2004

    Blackpool

    TV

  12. 2003

    The Mayor of Casterbridge

    Councillor Vatt · 2 episodes

  13. Charles II: The Power and The Passion

    Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey · 1 episode

  14. 2002
  15. Wild West

    Old Jake · 12 episodes

  16. 2001

    Station Jim

    Elliot

  17. The Way We Live Now

    Mr Broune · 4 episodes

  18. Altered Species

    Frank

  19. Shades

    Alan Roberts · 1 episode

  20. Gabriel & Me

    Grandad

  21. 2000

    The King Is Alive

    Henry

  22. Black Cab

    Gerald · 1 episode

1990s

  1. 1999

    Doomwatch: Winter Angel

    Angel

  2. 1998
  3. Reckless: The Sequel

    Arnold Springer

  4. Left Luggage

    Concierge

  5. 1997

    In Your Dreams

    Tutor

  6. Kangaroo Palace

    Mr Macaleese

  7. The Moth

    Dave Waters · 3 episodes

  8. Reckless

    Arnold Springer · 6 episodes

  9. 1996

    Kiss and Tell

    Superintendent Hines

  10. Cracker: White Ghost

    Frank Carter

  11. The Star

    Movie

  12. 1995
  13. Band of Gold

    Alf · 1 episode

  14. 1994
  15. Measure for Measure

    Barnadine

  16. Criminal

    Headmaster

  17. Fair Game

    Whitby Policeman

  18. 1993

    The Buddha of Suburbia

    Helen's Father · 4 episodes

  19. 1992
  20. Bad Girl

    Mike Preach

  21. 1991

1980s

  1. 1989

    A Master of the Marionettes

    Harry

  2. Shadow of the Noose

    Edward Lawrence · 1 episode

  3. 1988
  4. 1987
  5. 1986
  6. King of the Ghetto

    Ralph · 4 episodes

  7. 1985
  8. 1983

    Tartuffe, or The Imposter

    Cleante

  9. 1981

    Findings on a Late Afternoon

    Barman

  10. Clapperclaw

    Wike

  11. The Union

    Communist speaker

1970s

  1. 1979
  2. 1978

    Pickersgill People

    Hartley Hellawell · 1 episode

  3. 1977
  4. 1976

    Bill Brand

    Peter Malone · 1 episode

  5. 1974
  6. 1973

    Kisses at Fifty

    Policeman

  7. 1972

    Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.

    Parker Street Goalie

  8. 1970
  9. Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising

    Movie

No release date

  1. Brothers

    Nigel

Appearances7

2020s

  1. 2025

    VE Day 80

    Self · 1 episode

  2. 2022

2010s

  1. 2012

    Frankenstein: A Modern Myth

    Self - Narrator (voice)

  2. 2011

    When Harry Left Hogwarts

    Self

  3. 2010

    Harold Pinter: A Celebration

    Self