David Burke
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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
Filmography
Only the Lonely
2018
as George
The Young Messiah
2016
as Blind Rabbi
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
2015
The Woman in Black
2012
as PC Collins
Love and Distrust
2010
as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
The Summer House
2010
as Freddie
Random Quest
2006
as Professor / JK Harshom
Number 13
2006
as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
A View from a Hill
2005
as Patten
The Closer
2005
as Mr. Murdoch
A Ghost Story for Christmas
2005
as Patten
The Rivals
2004
as Sir Anthony Absolute
Three Sisters
2003
as Chebutykin
Bertie and Elizabeth
2002
as Lord Reith
Spooks
2002
as Fiona's Father
Waking the Dead
2001
as Philip Bryant
King Lear
1998
as Kent
Midsomer Murders
1997
as John Farrow
Midsomer Murders
1997
as Fred Messenger
Twelfth Night
1996
as Party Guest / Dancer
Testament: The Bible in Animation
1996
as God (voice)
Dalziel and Pascoe
1996
as Paul Boddison
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
1995
as Dr. John H. Watson
Mesmer
1994
as Doctor de Vauzesmes
Space Precinct
1994
as Vachel
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
1992
as Narrator (voice)
The House of Eliott
1991
as Sir John Crowborough
Performance
1991
as Kent
In Suspicious Circumstances
1991
as James Maybrick
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
as Sir Arthur Stanley
Run for the Lifeboat
1988
as Gareth
Screen Two
1985
as Gareth
The Bill
1984
Sherlock Holmes
1984
as Dr. John H. Watson
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1984
as Dr John H. Watson
Henry VI Part 2
1983
as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
Henry VI Part 1
1983
as Duke of Gloucester
The Tragedy of Richard III
1983
as Sir William Catesby
Spyship
1983
Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983
as Stalin
Spaghetti House
1982
as Davis
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
1981
as The Friar
The Winter's Tale
1981
as Camillo
Nanny
1981
Our John Willie
1980
as John Willie Halliday
Comedians
1979
as Mick Connor
Return Fare
1978
as Len
Quiet as a Nun
1978
as Tom Amyas M.P.
Armchair Thriller
1978
as Tom Amyas, MP
Armchair Thriller
1978
as Tom Amyas M.P.
A Choice of Evils
1977
as Cardinal Volponi
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
as Len
Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground
1976
as Tweed
The Love School
1975
as William Morris
Centre Play
1973
as Tweed
Crown Court
1972
Holly
1972
as Tom Prentiss
Villains
1972
as Eric
Crown Court
1972
as Dr. Anthony Boyde
Michael Regan
1971
as Michael Reagan
The Guardians
1971
as Dr. Frank Benedict
A Ghost Story for Christmas
1971
as Patten
A Ghost Story for Christmas
1971
as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
Play for Today
1970
Manhunt
1970
as Beauchamps
Play for Today
1970
as Cardinal Volponi
There Is Also Tomorrow
1969
as Len
The Champions
1968
as Roger Carson
Inheritance
1967
as Henry Morcer
A Game of Murder
1966
as Det. Insp. Ed Royce
Saturday Night Out
1964
as Manager
Rattle of a Simple Man
1964
as Jack (uncredited)
Redcap
1964
Sherlock Holmes
1964
The Wednesday Play
1964
as Len
The Avengers
1961
as John Wrightson
Coronation Street
1960
as Jack Benjamin
No Hiding Place
1959