Biography
David Bamber is an English actor who has worked in television and theatre. He is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Bamber was born in Walkden, Lancashire, England. He studied drama at Bristol University, continuing his training at RADA where he won the Gold Medal in 1979. Bamber's early television work includes appearances in the BBC series "The Professionals" and "The Gentle Touch". He also starred in the BBC adaptation of Hanif Kureishi's novel "The Buddha of Suburbia". In 1995, Bamber won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in the play "My Night with Reg". He has also appeared in numerous other stage productions, including "The Crucible", "The Importance of Being Earnest", and "The Mousetrap". Bamber's film credits include "The Bourne Identity", "Miss Potter", and "Valkyrie". He has also appeared in several television movies, including "The Lost Prince" and "The Sinking of the Titanic". Bamber is married to the actress Julia Swift. They have two sons, Theo and Ethan.
Acted in 82
2020s
- 2024
- 2021
End of Term
DI Jim Burman
- 2020
Flesh and Blood
D.I. Doug Lineham · 4 episodes
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
This Weekend Will Change Your Life
David
- 2017
Tina & Bobby
Alf Ramsey · 3 episodes
- 2016
Camping
Noel · 6 episodes
- 2015
The Sound of Music Live!
Herr Zeller
One Crazy Thing
Michael Steele
The Substitute
Headmaster
- 2014
- 2013
What Remains
Joe · 4 episodes
- 2012
The Nazi Gospels
Heinrich Himmler
- 2011
- 2010
The Village
Dr. Wagner
2000s
- 2009
Collision
Sidney Norris · 5 episodes
- 2008
- 2007
Consenting Adults
Dr. Carl Winter
The Amazing Trousers
The Tailor
The All Together
Robin Swain
- 2006
- 2005
The Clap
Krzysztof Veneer
Beethoven
Prince Lichnowsky · 3 episodes
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
The Merchant of Venice
Antonio
- 2000
1990s
- 1998
Neville's Island
Angus
- 1997
My Night with Reg
Guy
Chalk
Eric Slatt · 12 episodes
- 1995
Heavy Weather
P. Frobisher Pilbeam
- 1994
- 1993
The Buddha of Suburbia
Shadwell · 4 episodes
Stalag Luft
The Prof
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
Who Bombed Birmingham?
David Mellor MP, Home Office
1980s
- 1989
High Hopes
Rupert Boothe-Brain
- 1987
- 1986
Call Me Mister
Fred Hurley · 10 episodes
- 1985
The Doctor and the Devils
Cronin
- 1984
- 1983
The Oresteia
Choir, Chorus
Privates on Parade
Sergeant Charles Bishop
Brass
Heseltine · 1 episode
- 1980
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood
The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)
