David Collins
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 19, 1969
- Birthplace
- New South Wales, Australia
David Collins is an acclaimed Australian actor, comedian, writer and voice artist, best known worldwide as one-half of the internationally famous physical comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers. Formed in 1988 with his partner Shane Dundas, the duo is celebrated globally for their unique fusion of slapstick, mime, puppetry, and high-energy vocal sound effects that transcend language barriers. Collins has had a prolific and multi-faceted career across stage, television, and film, earning prestigious accolades including BAFTA, Emmy, Logie and Helpmann Awards. *Not to be confused with Canadian actor David Collins, best known for his work with the Stratford Festival.
Filmography
Arnie & Barney 2026
as Barney (voice)
The Bad Room 2026
as Michael Byrne/The Tomato Man
Carmen & Bolude 2025
as Ed
Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa 2024
as Self
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 2024
as Smeg
The Fall Guy 2024
as Metalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray)
Olan, Earthbound 2023
as Davey Gravey
Three Thousand Years of Longing 2022
as Ozmet the Jocular
Wyrmwood: Apocalypse 2022
as Keith Headboom
- Our African Roots
Our African Roots 2021
Producer
Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb 2021
as Arnie (voice)
Maya the Bee: The Honey Games 2018
as Arnie (voice)
The Umbilical Brothers - Not Suitable for Children 2017
as Dane
Red Christmas 2016
as Peter
- Tay Man
Tay Man 2016
as Hamish
The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal 2014
as Himself, Director
Maya the Bee Movie 2014
as Arnie (voice)
The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm 2011
as Himself, Writer
The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain 2007
as Himself, Writer
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse 2004
as Himself, Director, Writer
You Can't Stop the Murders 2003
as Dave
Maisy's Farm 2001
Vocals, Songs
Credits from TMDB.