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David Sterne

Actor

David Sterne

Born November 1, 1946 in Chichester, Sussex, England, UK51 films

David Sterne (born 1946) is an English actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1973.

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After leaving the British Army, Sterne trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has worked in television, film and radio for over 40 years. He is most recognised for his portrayal of Larry Bishop in the BBC's 'Detectorists', and more recently as Tom Thomas in three seasons of Britbox's 'The Sister Boniface Mysteries'. His mentor was Lindsay Anderson (Director of "If..." & "O Lucky Man!"). His daughter is Rachel Stone, an Associate Producer with Hartswood Films UK.

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire posterFirst watchHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire20057.8as Ministry WizardWhen his name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest poster7.4Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest2006RocknRolla poster7.0RocknRolla2008A Knight's Tale poster6.9A Knight's Tale2001The Boat That Rocked poster7.2The Boat That Rocked2009300: Rise of an Empire poster6.1300: Rise of an Empire2014Never Let Me Go poster6.8Never Let Me Go201028 Years Later: The Bone Temple poster7.128 Years Later: The Bone Temple2026Elizabeth: The Golden Age poster6.7Elizabeth: The Golden Age2007

Filmography

51 films as actor
  1. TBACat Got Your TongueBrian
  2. 2026The HoarderFred Hunt
  3. 2026Enola Holmes 3Coachman Eric
  4. 202628 Years Later: The Bone TempleGeorge
  5. 2025Friday is Mushroom SoupDoug
  6. 2022A Midsummer Night's DreamEgeus
  7. 2021The CatharLandowner
  8. 2021The ProtégéDoctor
  9. 2021RuthKenneth
  10. 2019GranbadGranddad
  11. 2018The Last WitnessKings Arms Landlord
  12. 2015LegacyHomeless Guy
  13. 2015Arthur & MerlinKing Vortigern
  14. 2015National Theatre Live: Treasure IslandBlind Pew
  15. 2014Blood MoonCharlie Packham
  16. 2014Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like ThisBilly Mayo
  17. 2014300: Rise of an EmpireOld Statesman
  18. 2013N.F.A. (No Fixed Abode)John
  19. 2012Truth or DareWoodbridge
  20. 2010Gulliver's TravelsForeman
  21. 2010Never Let Me GoKeffers
  22. 2010The WolfmanKirk
  23. 2010National Theatre Live: NationCaptain Roberts
  24. 2010Round Ireland with a FridgeMac
  25. 2009Dorian GrayTheatre Manager
  26. 2009Shadows in the SunRoger
  27. 2009The Boat That RockedMarianne's Captain
  28. 2009SlaughterJorgen
  29. 2008RocknRollaBarman
  30. 2007Elizabeth: The Golden AgeCellarman
  31. 2006Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestEdinburgh Cook
  32. 2005Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireMinistry Wizard
  33. 2004Not Only But AlwaysTeabag
  34. 2004Vanity FairQueen's Crawley Mail Coach Driver
  35. 2001Love or MoneyWilly
  36. 2001SuperstitionVassi
  37. 2001Mr In-BetweenDetective Inspector Marlowe
  38. 2001A Knight's TaleRetired Knight
  39. 2000Sabotage!!General 3 - Nicamore
  40. 1998JinnahBirwhistle
  41. 1998Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the MummyMorris
  42. 1997Photographing FairiesPrison Warder
  43. 1996Surviving PicassoWaiting Man
  44. 1995A Very Open PrisonRicky Dorrell
  45. 1992Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
  46. 1990The Fool
  47. 1981VenomDriver
  48. 1979You're Not Watching Me, MummyAubrey
  49. 1978Let's Get LaidSgt. Millicent
  50. 1975Royal FlashPoliceman
  51. 1973O Lucky Man!