David Bamber
Actor
Biography
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
The King's Speech
as Theatre Director 2010
Gangs of New York
as Passenger on Omnibus 2002
Enola Holmes
as Sir Whimbrel 2020
Darkest Hour
as Admiral Ramsay 2017
Valkyrie
as Adolf Hitler 2008
Borg vs McEnroe
as UK Commentator George Barnes 2017
The Limehouse Golem
as Mr. Greatorex 2016
Miss Potter
as Fruing Warne 2006
Peterloo
as Magistrate Rev Mallory 2018
High Hopes
as Rupert Boothe-Brain 1989
I Capture the Castle
as Vicar 2003
Christmas Eve
as Walt 2015
The Doctor and the Devils
as Cronin 1985
Mad to Be Normal
as John Meredith 2017
The Railway Children
as Dr Forrest 2000
Privates on Parade
as Sergeant Charles Bishop 1983