Actor

David Burke

Birthday: May 25, 1934

Born in: Liverpool, England, UK

David Burke is an English actor, known for playing Dr. John Watson in the initial 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.

Movie Credits

Only the Lonely (2018) as George
Age: 83
The Young Messiah (2016) as Blind Rabbi
Age: 81
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter (2015)
Age: 81
The Woman in Black (2012) as PC Collins
Age: 77
Love and Distrust (2010) as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
Age: 76
The Summer House (2010) as Freddie
Age: 75
Number 13 (2006) as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
Age: 72
Random Quest (2006) as Professor / JK Harshom
Age: 72
A View from a Hill (2005) as Patten
Age: 71
The Rivals (2004) as Sir Anthony Absolute
Age: 69
Three Sisters (2003) as Chebutykin
Age: 68
Bertie and Elizabeth (2002) as Lord Reith
Age: 68
King Lear (1998) as Kent
Age: 63
Twelfth Night (1996) as Party Guest / Dancer
Age: 62
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective (1995) as Dr. John H. Watson
Age: 60
Mesmer (1994) as Doctor de Vauzesmes
Age: 60
Run for the Lifeboat (1988) as Gareth
Age: 53
The Tragedy of Richard III (1983) as Sir William Catesby
Age: 48
Henry VI Part 2 (1983) as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
Age: 48
Henry VI Part 1 (1983) as Duke of Gloucester
Age: 48
Spaghetti House (1982) as Davis
Age: 48
The Winter's Tale (1981) as Camillo
Age: 46
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981) as The Friar
Age: 46
Comedians (1979) as Mick Connor
Age: 45
Return Fare (1978) as Len
Age: 44
Quiet as a Nun (1978) as Tom Amyas M.P.
Age: 43
A Choice of Evils (1977) as Cardinal Volponi
Age: 42
Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground (1976) as Tweed
Age: 42
Michael Regan (1971) as Michael Reagan
Age: 37
There Is Also Tomorrow (1969) as Len
Age: 35
Rattle of a Simple Man (1964) as Jack (uncredited)
Age: 30
Saturday Night Out (1964) as Manager
Age: 29