
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.
Acted in 68
2010s
- 2018
Only the Lonely
George
- 2016
- 2015
- 2012
- 2010
Love and Distrust
Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
The Summer House
Freddie
2000s
- 2006
Number 13
Gunton, Hotel Landlord
- 2005
A View from a Hill
Patten
- 2004
The Rivals
Sir Anthony Absolute
- 2003
Three Sisters
Chebutykin
- 2002
Bertie and Elizabeth
Lord Reith
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
King Lear
Kent
- 1997
- 1996
Twelfth Night
Party Guest / Dancer
- 1994
Mesmer
Doctor de Vauzesmes
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Run for the Lifeboat
Gareth
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983
Spyship
TV
Henry VI Part 2
Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
Henry VI Part 1
Duke of Gloucester
- 1982
Spaghetti House
Davis
- 1981
The Winter's Tale
Camillo
Nanny
TV
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
The Friar
1970s
- 1979
Comedians
Mick Connor
- 1978
Return Fare
Len
Quiet as a Nun
Tom Amyas M.P.
Armchair Thriller
Tom Amyas, MP, Tom Amyas M.P. · 1 episode
- 1977
A Choice of Evils
Cardinal Volponi
- 1976
Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground
Tweed
- 1975
The Love School
William Morris · 3 episodes
- 1973
- 1972
Holly
Tom Prentiss · 6 episodes
- 1971
Michael Regan
Michael Reagan
The Guardians
Dr. Frank Benedict · 13 episodes
- 1970
Manhunt
Beauchamps · 1 episode
1960s
- 1969
There Is Also Tomorrow
Len
- 1968
- 1966
A Game of Murder
Det. Insp. Ed Royce · 6 episodes
- 1964
Rattle of a Simple Man
Jack (uncredited)
Redcap
TV
Saturday Night Out
Manager
- 1961
- 1960
Appearances2
1990s
- 1994
As You Like It
Narrator (voice)
- 1992