
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.
Patience
2025
Ellis
2024
The Change
2023
The Cathar
2021
The Protégé
2021
Grace
2021
Ruth
2021
Bridgerton
2020
Gentleman Jack
2019
Granbad
2019
The Last Witness
2018
Flowers
2016
The Coroner
2015
Legacy
2015
Arthur & Merlin
2015
Detectorists
2014
Blood Moon
2014
Atlantis
2013
Vikings
2013
Truth or Dare
2012
The Nativity
2010
Never Let Me Go
2010
The Wolfman
2010
Dorian Gray
2009
Slaughter
2009
Merlin
2008
RocknRolla
2008
Holby Blue
2007
Robin Hood
2006
Vanity Fair
2004
Hustle
2004
Love or Money
2001
Superstition
2001
Mr In-Between
2001
A Knight's Tale
2001
Sabotage!!
2000
Border Cafe
2000
Jinnah
1998
The Queen's Nose
1995
The Choir
1995
Wycliffe
1994
Lady Chatterley
1993
Red Dwarf
1988
Casualty
1986
Lovejoy
1986
The Bill
1984
Venom
1981
Cribb
1980
Let's Get Laid
1978
Blake's 7
1978
Anna Karenina
1977
Royal Flash
1975
The Sweeney
1975
O Lucky Man!
1973
Justice
1971























































































