Biography
David Haig Collum Ward (born 20 September 1955 in Aldershot, Hampshire) is an Olivier Award-winning English actor and FIPA Award-winning writer. He is known for his versatility, having played dramatic, serio-comic and comedic roles, playing characters of varied social classes. He has appeared in top roles in stage productions all over the West End and has done numerous TV and film roles over the past 20 years.
Acted in 55
2020s
- 2025
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
One Red Nose Day and a Wedding
Bernard
- 2018
- 2017
National Theatre Live: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
The Player
- 2016
The Witness for the Prosecution
Sir Charles Carter · 2 episodes
- 2014
- 2013
The Wright Way
Gerald Wright · 6 episodes
Yes, Prime Minister
Prime Minister Jim Hacker · 6 episodes
- 2010
Mo
Jon Norton
2000s
- 2008
The 39 Steps
Sir George Sinclair
Dustbin Baby
Elliot
- 2007
My Boy Jack
Rudyard Kipling
Mr. Bean's Wedding
Bride's Father
- 2006
A for Andromeda
General Vandenberg
- 2005
- 2004
- 2002
Crime and Punishment
Luzhin
- 2001
Station Jim
Riorden Jnr
- 2000
Timequest
Clint Hill
1990s
- 1999
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence
Col. Bonnet
- 1998
Talking Heads 2
Movie
- 1997
Keeping Mum
Richard Beare · 16 episodes
- 1996
Never Mind the Horrocks
Movie
- 1995
- 1994
Love on a Branch Line
Lionel Virley · 4 episodes
- 1993
- 1991
- 1990
Portrait of a Marriage
Harold Nicolson · 4 episodes
Chancer
Dr. Haselden, Haselden
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Talking Heads
Wilfred Paterson · 1 episode
Hannay
TV
- 1987
- 1986
The Cold War Killers
Colin Jenkins
- 1985
- 1984
Dark Enemy
Ash
- 1983
A Flame to the Phoenix
Mirek Grabinski
Chessgame
Colin Jenkins · 1 episode
- 1980
Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive
Pangol
1970s
- 1978
The Moon Stallion
Todman
The Moon Stallion
Todman · 3 episodes
1960s
- 1963
Wrote 2
2020s
- 2026
2000s
- 2007
My Boy Jack
Writer
Appearances1
2010s
- 2016
There's Something About Romcoms
Self