David Bamber
Known for ActingBorn 1954-09-19Walkden, England, UK
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.
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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.
Known for
Enola Holmes
2020 · as Sir Whimbrel
The Bourne Identity
2002 · as Consulate Clerk
Gangs of New York
2002 · as Passenger on Omnibus
The King's Speech
2010 · as Theatre Director
Darkest Hour
2017 · as Admiral Ramsay
Valkyrie
2008 · as Adolf Hitler
Miss Potter
2006 · as Fruing Warne
Borg vs McEnroe
2017 · as UK Commentator George Barnes
The Railway Children
2000 · as Dr Forrest
The Limehouse Golem
2016 · as Mr. Greatorex
Heavy Weather
1995 · as P. Frobisher Pilbeam
Chubby Funny
2017 · as Mr. White
Abe's Story
2019 · as Henry (voice)
I Capture the Castle
2003 · as Vicar
Christmas Eve
2015 · as Walt
Peterloo
2018 · as Magistrate Rev Mallory
Mad to Be Normal
2017 · as John Meredith
Neville's Island
1998 · as Angus