Actor
David Collins
Born January 19, 1969 in New South Wales, Australia
15 films
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.
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*Not to be confused with Canadian actor David Collins, best known for his work with the Stratford Festival.
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First watchRed Christmas20164.2as PeterA major role.A mother must protect her family on Christmas Day from a demented stranger who is hell bent on tearing them apart.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
15 films as actor- 2026Arnie & BarneyBarney (voice)
- 2026The Bad RoomMichael Byrne/The Tomato Man
- 2025Carmen & BoludeEd
- 2024Furiosa: A Mad Max SagaSmeg
- 2024The Fall GuyMetalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray)
- 2023Olan, EarthboundDavey Gravey
- 2022Three Thousand Years of LongingOzmet the Jocular
- 2022Wyrmwood: ApocalypseKeith Headboom
- 2021Maya the Bee: The Golden OrbArnie (voice)
- 2018Maya the Bee: The Honey GamesArnie (voice)
- 2017The Umbilical Brothers - Not Suitable for ChildrenDane
- 2016Red ChristmasPeter
- 2016Tay ManHamish
- 2014Maya the Bee MovieArnie (voice)
- 2003You Can't Stop the MurdersDave