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David Bradley

Actor

David Bradley

Born April 17, 1942 in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK78 films

David Bradley (born 17 April 1942) is an English actor. He is most widely known for portraying Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series, Walder Frey in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, and Abraham Setrakian in the FX horror series The Strain. He was awarded a Olivier Award in 1991 for his supporting role in King Lear at the Royal National Theatre.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban posterFirst watchHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban20048.0as Argus FilchHarry Potter's life is in danger once more as dangerous wizard Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban Prison and is heading to Hogwarts.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone poster7.9Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone2001Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 poster8.1Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 22011Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire poster7.8Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire2005Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets poster7.7Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix poster7.7Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix2007Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince poster7.7Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince2009Captain America: The First Avenger poster7.0Captain America: The First Avenger2011Hot Fuzz poster7.6Hot Fuzz2007

Filmography

78 films as actor
  1. TBABrothersNigel
  2. 2026Life Goes OnBill
  3. 2026My Sister's BonesRay
  4. 2025FrankensteinBlind Man
  5. 2025A Night Like ThisJohn
  6. 2023Good GriefDuncan
  7. 2023Chicken Run: Dawn of the NuggetFowler (voice)
  8. 2023Your Christmas or Mine 2Jack
  9. 2023AllelujahJoe Colman
  10. 2022Your Christmas or Mine?Jack
  11. 2022Guillermo del Toro's PinocchioGeppetto (voice)
  12. 2022Catherine Called BirdyLord Gideon Sidebottom
  13. 2022TypeDoctor (voice)
  14. 2021JoltGareth Fizel
  15. 2021RoyRoy
  16. 2018Await Further InstructionsGrandad
  17. 2017Doctor Who: Twice Upon a TimeThe Doctor (1)
  18. 2017The LodgersBermingham
  19. 2017Edmund the MagnificentFarmer
  20. 2016Broadcast Signal IntrusionJames' Father
  21. 2016The Young MessiahOld Rabbi
  22. 2013An Adventure in Space and TimeWilliam Hartnell
  23. 2013The World's EndBasil
  24. 2012Bad SugarRalphfred Cauldwell
  25. 2011The HoldingCooper
  26. 2011Captain America: The First AvengerTower Keeper
  27. 2011Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Argus Filch
  28. 2010Another YearRonnie
  29. 2010The Color of Magic 2in1Barbar Cohan
  30. 2009Harry BrownLeonard Attwell
  31. 2009Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceArgus Filch
  32. 2009I Know You KnowMr Fisher
  33. 2008The Daisy ChainSean Cryan
  34. 2008The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 2Cohen the Barbarian
  35. 2007Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixArgus Filch
  36. 2007Hot FuzzArthur Webley
  37. 2006Sweeney ToddSweeney's Father
  38. 2006LycanthropyClub Owner
  39. 2005Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireArgus Filch
  40. 2005Red MercuryNeil Ashton
  41. 2005Mr Harvey Lights a CandleArchie
  42. 2004Exorcist: The BeginningFather Gionetti
  43. 2004Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanArgus Filch
  44. 2002Nicholas NicklebyNigel Bray
  45. 2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsArgus Filch
  46. 2002The IntendedThe Priest
  47. 2002This Is Not a Love SongMr Bellamy
  48. 2001Station JimElliot
  49. 2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneMr Filch
  50. 2001Altered SpeciesFrank
  51. 2001Gabriel & MeGrandad
  52. 2001Blow DryNoah
  53. 2000The King Is AliveHenry
  54. 1999Doomwatch: Winter AngelAngel
  55. 1999Tom's Midnight GardenAbel
  56. 1998Reckless: The SequelArnold Springer
  57. 1998Left LuggageConcierge
  58. 1997In Your DreamsTutor
  59. 1997Kangaroo PalaceMr Macaleese
  60. 1997The MothDave Waters
  61. 1996Kiss and TellSuperintendent Hines
  62. 1996Cracker: White GhostFrank Carter
  63. 1996The Star
  64. 1994Measure for MeasureBarnadine
  65. 1994CriminalHeadmaster
  66. 1994Fair GameWhitby Policeman
  67. 1992Bad GirlMike Preach
  68. 1989A Master of the MarionettesHarry
  69. 1987Prick Up Your EarsUndertaker
  70. 1983Tartuffe, or The ImposterCleante
  71. 1981Findings on a Late AfternoonBarman
  72. 1981ClapperclawWike
  73. 1981The UnionCommunist speaker
  74. 1979The Frisco KidJulius Rosensheine
  75. 1973Kisses at FiftyPoliceman
  76. 1972That Quiet EarthThe Evangelist
  77. 1972Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.Parker Street Goalie
  78. 1970Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising