David Bamber
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 19, 1954
- Birthplace
- Walkden, England, UK
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.
Filmography
End of Term 2021
as DI Jim Burman
Enola Holmes 2020
as Sir Whimbrel
Abe's Story 2019
as Henry (voice)
Peterloo 2018
as Magistrate Rev Mallory
This Weekend Will Change Your Life 2018
as David
Darkest Hour 2017
as Admiral Ramsay
Borg vs McEnroe 2017
as UK Commentator George Barnes
Chubby Funny 2017
as Mr. White
Mad to Be Normal 2017
as John Meredith
The Limehouse Golem 2016
as Mr. Greatorex
The Sound of Music Live! 2015
as Herr Zeller
Christmas Eve 2015
as Walt
One Crazy Thing 2015
as Michael Steele
The Substitute 2015
as Headmaster
The Nazi Gospels 2012
as Heinrich Himmler
The King's Speech 2010
as Theatre Director
The Village 2010
as Dr. Wagner
Valkyrie 2008
as Adolf Hitler
Consenting Adults 2007
as Dr. Carl Winter
The Amazing Trousers 2007
as The Tailor
The All Together 2007
as Robin Swain
- I Am Bob
I Am Bob 2007
as Bob Geldof Lookalike
Miss Potter 2006
as Fruing Warne
The Clap 2005
as Krzysztof Veneer
I Capture the Castle 2003
as Vicar
Gangs of New York 2002
as Passenger on Omnibus
- George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
George Eliot: A Scandalous Life 2002
as Gossip
The Bourne Identity 2002
as Consulate Clerk
The Merchant of Venice 2001
as Antonio
The Railway Children 2000
as Dr Forrest
Neville's Island 1998
as Angus
My Night with Reg 1997
as Guy
Heavy Weather 1995
as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
Stalag Luft 1993
as The Prof
- Dakota Road
Dakota Road 1992
as Man on the Train
- Seduction
Seduction 1991
as Ted (Segment "Well Wishers")
Who Bombed Birmingham? 1990
as David Mellor MP, Home Office
High Hopes 1989
as Rupert Boothe-Brain
The Doctor and the Devils 1985
as Cronin
The Oresteia 1983
as Choir, as Chorus
Privates on Parade 1983
as Sergeant Charles Bishop
Profiles of Andrea Dunbar and Victoria Wood 1980
as The Arbor Cast Member (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.