Biography
David Sterne (born 1946) is an English actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1973. After leaving the British Army, Sterne trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has worked in television, film and radio for over 40 years. He is most recognised for his portrayal of Larry Bishop in the BBC's 'Detectorists', and more recently as Tom Thomas in three seasons of Britbox's 'The Sister Boniface Mysteries'. His mentor was Lindsay Anderson (Director of "If..." & "O Lucky Man!"). His daughter is Rachel Stone, an Associate Producer with Hartswood Films UK.
Acted in 90
2020s
- 2026
The Hoarder
Fred Hunt
- 2025
Friday is Mushroom Soup
Doug
- 2024
- 2023
The Change
Forester, Policeman · 1 episode
- 2022
- 2021
The Cathar
Landowner
Ruth
Kenneth
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Granbad
Granddad
- 2018
- 2017
1066: A Year to Conquer England
English Noble
1066: A Year to Conquer England
English Noble · 3 episodes
- 2016
The Living and the Dead
Abel North · 6 episodes
Flowers
Bolero · 1 episode
- 2015
Legacy
Homeless Guy
National Theatre Live: Treasure Island
Blind Pew
- 2014
Blood Moon
Charlie Packham
Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This
Billy Mayo
- 2013
- 2012
- 2010
The Nativity
Abimael · 4 episodes
National Theatre Live: Nation
Captain Roberts
Round Ireland with a Fridge
Mac
2000s
- 2009
Shadows in the Sun
Roger
- 2008
- 2007
Holby Blue
Desk Sergeant Edward 'Mac' McFadden · 20 episodes
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
Not Only But Always
Teabag
- 2003
Serious & Organised
Older Guard · 1 episode
- 2001
Love or Money
Willy
Superstition
Vassi
- 2000
Sabotage!!
General 3 - Nicamore
Border Cafe
Danny Hannah · 1 episode
1990s
- 1998
Jinnah
Birwhistle
Tale of the Mummy
Morris
- 1997
- 1996
Surviving Picasso
Waiting Man
- 1995
A Very Open Prison
Ricky Dorrell
The Queen's Nose
Chief · 6 episodes
The Choir
Jim Woodcote · 5 episodes
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
Movie
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1986
- 1984
- 1981
- 1980
Cribb
Carter · 1 episode
1970s
- 1979
You're Not Watching Me, Mummy
Aubrey
- 1978
Let's Get Laid
Sgt. Millicent
- 1977
Anna Karenina
TV
- 1975
Royal Flash
Policeman
- 1973
O Lucky Man!
Movie
- 1971
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1990s
- 1992
Is That All There Is?
Self