David Burke
Known for ActingBorn 1934-05-25 — died 2026-05-01Liverpool, England, UK
David Burke was a British actor, known for playing Dr. John Watson in two series of Granada Television's 1980s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which starred Jeremy Brett in the title role. He also starred as Josef Stalin in the last two episodes of Reilly, Ace of Spies.
Known for
The Woman in Black
2012 · as PC Collins
Twelfth Night
1996 · as Party Guest / Dancer
The Young Messiah
2016 · as Blind Rabbi
Love and Distrust
2010 · as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
Comedians
1979 · as Mick Connor
Random Quest
2006 · as Professor / JK Harshom
Henry VI Part 2
1983 · as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
Spaghetti House
1982 · as Davis
Three Sisters
2003 · as Chebutykin
Henry VI Part 1
1983 · as Duke of Gloucester
Bertie and Elizabeth
2002 · as Lord Reith
Mesmer
1994 · as Doctor de Vauzesmes
Saturday Night Out
1964 · as Manager
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
2015
King Lear
1998 · as Kent
The Summer House
2010 · as Freddie
The Tragedy of Richard III
1983 · as Sir William Catesby
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
1981 · as The Friar