David Burke
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 25, 1934
- Died
- May 1, 2026
- Birthplace
- Liverpool, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Only the Lonely 2018
as George
The Young Messiah 2016
as Blind Rabbi
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter 2015
Actor
The Woman in Black 2012
as PC Collins
Love and Distrust 2010
as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
The Summer House 2010
as Freddie
Number 13 2006
as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
Random Quest 2006
as Professor / JK Harshom
A View from a Hill 2005
as Patten
The Rivals 2004
as Sir Anthony Absolute
Three Sisters 2003
as Chebutykin
Bertie and Elizabeth 2002
as Lord Reith
King Lear 1998
as Kent
Twelfth Night 1996
as Party Guest / Dancer
- Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective 1995
as Dr. John H. Watson
As You Like It 1994
as Narrator (voice)
Mesmer 1994
as Doctor de Vauzesmes
Run for the Lifeboat 1988
as Gareth
The Tragedy of Richard III 1983
as Sir William Catesby
Henry VI Part 2 1983
as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
Henry VI Part 1 1983
as Duke of Gloucester
Spaghetti House 1982
as Davis
The Winter's Tale 1981
as Camillo
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow 1981
as The Friar
Comedians 1979
as Mick Connor
Return Fare 1978
as Len
Quiet as a Nun 1978
as Tom Amyas M.P.
A Choice of Evils 1977
as Cardinal Volponi
Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground 1976
as Tweed
Michael Regan 1971
as Michael Reagan
There Is Also Tomorrow 1969
as Len
Rattle of a Simple Man 1964
as Jack (uncredited)
Saturday Night Out 1964
as Manager
Credits from TMDB.