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David Bamber

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David Bamber

Born September 19, 1954 in Walkden, England, UK38 films

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).

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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.

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The King's Speech posterFirst watchThe King's Speech20107.7as Theatre DirectorThe King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne.View film

Essential films

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Filmography

38 films as actor
  1. 2021End of TermDI Jim Burman
  2. 2020Enola HolmesSir Whimbrel
  3. 2019Abe's StoryHenry (voice)
  4. 2018PeterlooMagistrate Rev Mallory
  5. 2018This Weekend Will Change Your LifeDavid
  6. 2017Darkest HourAdmiral Ramsay
  7. 2017Borg vs McEnroeUK Commentator George Barnes
  8. 2017Chubby FunnyMr. White
  9. 2017Mad to Be NormalJohn Meredith
  10. 2016The Limehouse GolemMr. Greatorex
  11. 2015The Sound of Music Live!Herr Zeller
  12. 2015Christmas EveWalt
  13. 2015One Crazy ThingMichael Steele
  14. 2015The SubstituteHeadmaster
  15. 2010The King's SpeechTheatre Director
  16. 2010The VillageDr. Wagner
  17. 2008ValkyrieAdolf Hitler
  18. 2007Consenting AdultsDr. Carl Winter
  19. 2007The Amazing TrousersThe Tailor
  20. 2007The All TogetherRobin Swain
  21. 2007I Am BobBob Geldof Lookalike
  22. 2006Miss PotterFruing Warne
  23. 2005The ClapKrzysztof Veneer
  24. 2003I Capture the CastleVicar
  25. 2002Gangs of New YorkPassenger on Omnibus
  26. 2002The Bourne IdentityConsulate Clerk
  27. 2001The Merchant of VeniceAntonio
  28. 2000The Railway ChildrenDr Forrest
  29. 1998Neville's IslandAngus
  30. 1997My Night with RegGuy
  31. 1995Heavy WeatherP. Frobisher Pilbeam
  32. 1993Stalag LuftThe Prof
  33. 1992Dakota RoadMan on the Train
  34. 1991SeductionTed (Segment "Well Wishers")
  35. 1989High HopesRupert Boothe-Brain
  36. 1985The Doctor and the DevilsCronin
  37. 1983The OresteiaChoir
  38. 1983Privates on ParadeSergeant Charles Bishop