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David Bradley

Bio: David Bradley is an English character actor. He is most widely known for portraying Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series, Walder Frey in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, and Abraham Setrakian in the FX horror series The Strain
Born: Fri, Apr 17 1942
Birthplace: York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
David Bradley is 82 years old
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Poster of Good Grief
Good Grief
David Bradley was
81 in Good Grief
as 'Duncan'.
Tue, Dec 19 2023
Poster of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
David Bradley was
81 in Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
as 'Fowler (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 08 2023
Poster of Your Christmas or Mine 2
Your Christmas or Mine 2
David Bradley was
81 in Your Christmas or Mine 2
as 'Jack'.
Thu, Dec 07 2023
Poster of Allelujah
Allelujah
David Bradley was
80 in Allelujah
as 'Joe Colman'.
Fri, Mar 17 2023
Poster of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema
David Bradley was
80 in Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 09 2022
Poster of Your Christmas or Mine?
Your Christmas or Mine?
David Bradley was
80 in Your Christmas or Mine?
as 'Jack'.
Fri, Dec 02 2022
Poster of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
David Bradley was
80 in Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
as 'Geppetto (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 09 2022
Poster of Catherine Called Birdy
Catherine Called Birdy
David Bradley was
80 in Catherine Called Birdy
as 'Lord Gideon Sidebottom'.
Fri, Sep 23 2022
Poster of Type
Type
David Bradley was
80 in Type
as 'Doctor (voice)'.
Fri, May 20 2022
Poster of Jolt
Jolt
David Bradley was
79 in Jolt
as 'Gareth Fizel'.
Thu, Jul 15 2021
Poster of Roy
Roy
David Bradley was
78 in Roy
as 'Roy'.
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of Doctors Assemble
Doctors Assemble
David Bradley was
78 in Doctors Assemble
as 'The First Doctor (voice)'.
Sat, May 23 2020
Poster of Await Further Instructions
Await Further Instructions
David Bradley was
76 in Await Further Instructions
as 'Grandad'.
Sun, Aug 26 2018
Poster of Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
David Bradley was
75 in Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time
as 'The Doctor (1)'.
Mon, Dec 25 2017
Poster of The Lodgers
The Lodgers
David Bradley was
75 in The Lodgers
as 'Bermingham'.
Thu, Oct 05 2017
Poster of Edmund the Magnificent
Edmund the Magnificent
David Bradley was
74 in Edmund the Magnificent
as 'Farmer'.
Wed, Mar 01 2017
Poster of Broadcast Signal Intrusion _
Broadcast Signal Intrusion _
David Bradley was
74 in Broadcast Signal Intrusion _
as 'James' Father'.
Sun, Sep 18 2016
Poster of The Young Messiah
The Young Messiah
David Bradley was
73 in The Young Messiah
as 'Old Rabbi'.
Thu, Mar 10 2016
Poster of An Adventure in Space and Time
An Adventure in Space and Time
David Bradley was
71 in An Adventure in Space and Time
as 'William Hartnell'.
Thu, Nov 21 2013
Poster of The World's End
The World's End
David Bradley was
71 in The World's End
as 'Basil'.
Thu, Jul 18 2013
Poster of Frankenstein: A Modern Myth
Frankenstein: A Modern Myth
David Bradley was
70 in Frankenstein: A Modern Myth
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Oct 31 2012
Poster of Bad Sugar
Bad Sugar
David Bradley was
70 in Bad Sugar
as 'Ralphfred Cauldwell'.
Sun, Aug 26 2012
Poster of When Harry Left Hogwarts
When Harry Left Hogwarts
David Bradley was
69 in When Harry Left Hogwarts
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 11 2011
Poster of The Holding
The Holding
David Bradley was
69 in The Holding
as 'Cooper'.
Fri, Sep 09 2011
Poster of Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America: The First Avenger
David Bradley was
69 in Captain America: The First Avenger
as 'Tower Keeper'.
Fri, Jul 22 2011
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
David Bradley was
69 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
as 'Argus Filch'.
Tue, Jul 12 2011
Poster of Another Year
Another Year
David Bradley was
68 in Another Year
as 'Ronnie'.
Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Harold Pinter:  A Celebration
Harold Pinter: A Celebration
David Bradley was
67 in Harold Pinter: A Celebration
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 24 2010
Poster of Harry Brown
Harry Brown
David Bradley was
67 in Harry Brown
as 'Leonard Attwell'.
Wed, Nov 11 2009
Poster of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
David Bradley was
67 in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
as 'Argus Filch'.
Wed, Jul 15 2009
Poster of I Know You Know
I Know You Know
David Bradley was
66 in I Know You Know
as 'Mr Fisher'.
Thu, Feb 05 2009
Poster of The Daisy Chain
The Daisy Chain
David Bradley was
66 in The Daisy Chain
as 'Sean Cryan'.
Sun, Nov 09 2008
Poster of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
David Bradley was
65 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
as 'Argus Filch'.
Sun, Jul 08 2007
Poster of Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
David Bradley was
64 in Hot Fuzz
as 'Arthur Webley'.
Wed, Feb 14 2007
Poster of Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
David Bradley was
63 in Sweeney Todd
as 'Sweeney's Father'.
Tue, Jan 03 2006
Poster of Lycanthropy
Lycanthropy
David Bradley was
63 in Lycanthropy
as 'Club Owner'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
David Bradley was
63 in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
as 'Argus Filch'.
Wed, Nov 16 2005
Poster of Red Mercury
Red Mercury
David Bradley was
63 in Red Mercury
as 'Neil Ashton'.
Fri, May 13 2005
Poster of Mr Harvey Lights a Candle
Mr Harvey Lights a Candle
David Bradley was
62 in Mr Harvey Lights a Candle
as 'Archie'.
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Exorcist: The Beginning
Exorcist: The Beginning
David Bradley was
62 in Exorcist: The Beginning
as 'Father Gionetti'.
Fri, Aug 20 2004
Poster of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
David Bradley was
62 in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
as 'Argus Filch'.
Mon, May 31 2004
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
David Bradley was
60 in Nicholas Nickleby
as 'Nigel Bray'.
Fri, Dec 27 2002
Poster of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
David Bradley was
60 in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
as 'Argus Filch'.
Wed, Nov 13 2002
Poster of The Intended
The Intended
David Bradley was
60 in The Intended
as 'The Priest'.
Thu, Jun 06 2002
Poster of This Is Not a Love Song
This Is Not a Love Song
David Bradley was
59 in This Is Not a Love Song
as 'Mr Bellamy'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Station Jim
Station Jim
David Bradley was
59 in Station Jim
as 'Elliot'.
Sun, Dec 30 2001
Poster of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
David Bradley was
59 in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
as 'Argus Filch'.
Fri, Nov 16 2001
Poster of Altered Species
Altered Species
David Bradley was
59 in Altered Species
as 'Frank'.
Sat, Sep 01 2001
Poster of Gabriel & Me
Gabriel & Me
David Bradley was
59 in Gabriel & Me
as 'Grandad'.
Mon, Aug 13 2001
Poster of Blow Dry
Blow Dry
David Bradley was
58 in Blow Dry
as 'Noah'.
Thu, Mar 01 2001
Poster of The King Is Alive
The King Is Alive
David Bradley was
58 in The King Is Alive
as 'Henry'.
Thu, May 11 2000
Poster of Doomwatch: Winter Angel
Doomwatch: Winter Angel
David Bradley was
57 in Doomwatch: Winter Angel
as 'Angel'.
Tue, Dec 07 1999
Poster of Tom's Midnight Garden
Tom's Midnight Garden
David Bradley was
57 in Tom's Midnight Garden
as 'Abel'.
Fri, Jul 02 1999
Poster of Reckless: The Sequel
Reckless: The Sequel
David Bradley was
56 in Reckless: The Sequel
as 'Arnold Springer'.
Sun, Oct 11 1998
Poster of Left Luggage
Left Luggage
David Bradley was
55 in Left Luggage
as 'Concierge'.
Mon, Mar 30 1998
Poster of In Your Dreams
In Your Dreams
David Bradley was
55 in In Your Dreams
as 'Tutor'.
Sat, Dec 13 1997
Poster of Kangaroo Palace
Kangaroo Palace
David Bradley was
55 in Kangaroo Palace
as 'Mr Macaleese'.
Sun, May 25 1997
Poster of The Moth
The Moth
David Bradley was
54 in The Moth
as 'Dave Waters'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Kiss and Tell
Kiss and Tell
David Bradley was
54 in Kiss and Tell
as 'Superintendent Hines'.
Sat, Nov 09 1996
Poster of Cracker: White Ghost
Cracker: White Ghost
David Bradley was
54 in Cracker: White Ghost
as 'Frank Carter'.
Mon, Oct 28 1996
Poster of Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure
David Bradley was
52 in Measure for Measure
as 'Barnadine'.
Sat, Nov 05 1994
Poster of Criminal
Criminal
David Bradley was
52 in Criminal
as 'Headmaster'.
Wed, Jun 22 1994
Poster of Fair Game
Fair Game
David Bradley was
52 in Fair Game
as 'Whitby Policeman'.
Sat, Jun 11 1994
Poster of Bad Girl
Bad Girl
David Bradley was
50 in Bad Girl
as 'Mike Preach'.
Tue, Jul 14 1992
Poster of A Master of the Marionettes
A Master of the Marionettes
David Bradley was
47 in A Master of the Marionettes
as 'Harry'.
Tue, Apr 18 1989
Poster of Prick Up Your Ears
Prick Up Your Ears
David Bradley was
45 in Prick Up Your Ears
as 'Undertaker'.
Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of King of the Ghetto
King of the Ghetto
David Bradley was
44 in King of the Ghetto
as 'Ralph'.
Thu, May 01 1986
Poster of Tartuffe, or The Imposter
Tartuffe, or The Imposter
David Bradley was
41 in Tartuffe, or The Imposter
as 'Cleante'.
Thu, Jul 28 1983
Poster of Findings on a Late Afternoon
Findings on a Late Afternoon
David Bradley was
39 in Findings on a Late Afternoon
as 'Barman'.
Fri, Dec 11 1981
Poster of Clapperclaw
Clapperclaw
David Bradley was
39 in Clapperclaw
as 'Wike'.
Wed, May 06 1981
Poster of The Union
The Union
David Bradley was
38 in The Union
as 'Communist speaker'.
Tue, Feb 24 1981
Poster of The Frisco Kid
The Frisco Kid
David Bradley was
37 in The Frisco Kid
as 'Julius Rosensheine'.
Fri, Jul 06 1979
Poster of Kisses at Fifty
Kisses at Fifty
David Bradley was
30 in Kisses at Fifty
as 'Policeman'.
Mon, Jan 22 1973
Poster of Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.
Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.
David Bradley was
29 in Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.
as 'Parker Street Goalie'.
Sun, Jan 09 1972
Poster of Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising
Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising
David Bradley was
28 in Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising
Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of My Sister's Bones
My Sister's Bones
David Bradley will be
82+ in My Sister's Bones
as 'Ray'.
Unreleased
Poster of Frankenstein
Frankenstein
David Bradley will be
82+ in Frankenstein
as 'Blind Man'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Coma
Coma
David Bradley was
81+ in Coma
as 'Harry'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 18 2024
Poster of The Responder
The Responder
David Bradley was
79+ in The Responder
as 'Davey'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 24 2022
Poster of Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
David Bradley was
78+ in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
as 'Merlin (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 07 2020
Poster of Gangs of London
Gangs of London
David Bradley was
78+ in Gangs of London
as 'Jim'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 23 2020
Poster of After Life
After Life
David Bradley was
76+ in After Life
as 'Tony's Dad, Ray'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 2019
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
David Bradley was
76+ in Les Misérables
as 'Gillenormand'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 2018
Poster of Hang Ups
Hang Ups
David Bradley was
76+ in Hang Ups
as 'Frank Ellerby'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 08 2018
Poster of Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
David Bradley was
73+ in Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
as 'Gorrik'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 2016
Poster of The Strain
The Strain
David Bradley was
72+ in The Strain
as 'Professor Abraham Setrakian'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 13 2014
Poster of Broadchurch
Broadchurch
David Bradley was
70+ in Broadchurch
as 'Jack Marshall'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 04 2013
Poster of World Without End
World Without End
David Bradley was
70+ in World Without End
as 'Brother Joseph'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 2012
Poster of Bad Education
Bad Education
David Bradley was
70+ in Bad Education
as 'Ennis'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 14 2012
Poster of The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown
David Bradley was
70+ in The Hollow Crown
as 'Gardener'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 2012
Poster of Prisoners' Wives
Prisoners' Wives
David Bradley was
69+ in Prisoners' Wives
as 'Frank'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 31 2012
Poster of Eternal Law
Eternal Law
David Bradley was
69+ in Eternal Law
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 2012
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
David Bradley was
69+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as 'Self - Participant'.
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Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
David Bradley was
69+ in Game of Thrones
as 'Walder Frey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2011
Poster of Five Daughters
Five Daughters
David Bradley was
68+ in Five Daughters
as 'Patrick Palmer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 25 2010
Poster of The Colour of Magic
The Colour of Magic
David Bradley was
65+ in The Colour of Magic
as 'Cohen the Barbarian'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 2008
Poster of Ashes to Ashes
Ashes to Ashes
David Bradley was
65+ in Ashes to Ashes
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 07 2008
Poster of The Sarah Jane Adventures
The Sarah Jane Adventures
David Bradley was
65+ in The Sarah Jane Adventures
as 'Shansheeth Blue (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of True Dare Kiss
True Dare Kiss
David Bradley was
65+ in True Dare Kiss
as 'Stanley Tyler'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of The Tudors
The Tudors
David Bradley was
64+ in The Tudors
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Benidorm
Benidorm
David Bradley was
64+ in Benidorm
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 01 2007
Poster of Great British Menu
Great British Menu
David Bradley was
63+ in Great British Menu
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 2006
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
David Bradley was
63+ in Criminal Minds
as 'Martin Sanz'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
David Bradley was
62+ in Doctor Who
as 'William Hartnell, Solomon, The Doctor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Ideal
Ideal
David Bradley was
62+ in Ideal
as 'Stemroach'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 11 2005
Poster of Blackpool
Blackpool
David Bradley was
62+ in Blackpool
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 11 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
David Bradley was
61+ in New Tricks
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Charles II: The Power and The Passion
Charles II: The Power and The Passion
David Bradley was
61+ in Charles II: The Power and The Passion
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 2003
Poster of The Mayor of Casterbridge
The Mayor of Casterbridge
David Bradley was
61+ in The Mayor of Casterbridge
as 'Councillor Vatt'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 17 2003
Poster of Wild West
Wild West
David Bradley was
60+ in Wild West
as 'Old Jake'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 22 2002
Poster of The Way We Live Now
The Way We Live Now
David Bradley was
59+ in The Way We Live Now
as 'Mr Broune'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 11 2001
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
David Bradley was
59+ in Waking the Dead
as 'George Barlow'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of The Wilsons
The Wilsons
David Bradley was
57+ in The Wilsons
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 2000
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
David Bradley was
56+ in Vanity Fair
as 'Sir Pitt Crawley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of Our Mutual Friend
Our Mutual Friend
David Bradley was
55+ in Our Mutual Friend
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
David Bradley was
54+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Tom'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of The Moth
The Moth
David Bradley was
54+ in The Moth
as 'Dave Waters'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 28 1997
Poster of Reckless
Reckless
David Bradley was
54+ in Reckless
as 'Arnold Springer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 1997
Poster of Our Friends in the North
Our Friends in the North
David Bradley was
53+ in Our Friends in the North
as 'Eddie Wells'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 15 1996
Poster of Bramwell
Bramwell
David Bradley was
53+ in Bramwell
as 'Charles Matthews'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 01 1995
Poster of Band of Gold
Band of Gold
David Bradley was
52+ in Band of Gold
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Martin Chuzzlewit
Martin Chuzzlewit
David Bradley was
52+ in Martin Chuzzlewit
as 'David Crimple'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 1994
Poster of Wycliffe
Wycliffe
David Bradley was
52+ in Wycliffe
as 'Joe Mawnan'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 24 1994
Poster of The Buddha of Suburbia
The Buddha of Suburbia
David Bradley was
51+ in The Buddha of Suburbia
as 'Helen's Father'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Cracker
Cracker
David Bradley was
51+ in Cracker
as 'Frank Carter'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of Full Stretch
Full Stretch
David Bradley was
50+ in Full Stretch
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1993
Poster of A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
David Bradley was
50+ in A Touch of Frost
as 'Les James'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Between the Lines
Between the Lines
David Bradley was
50+ in Between the Lines
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Performance
Performance
David Bradley was
48+ in Performance
as 'Barnadine'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Shadow of the Noose
Shadow of the Noose
David Bradley was
46+ in Shadow of the Noose
as 'Edward Lawrence'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
David Bradley was
44+ in Casualty
as 'Stanmore'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
David Bradley was
35+ in The Professionals
as 'Tony Kristo'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of Bill Brand
Bill Brand
David Bradley was
34+ in Bill Brand
as 'Peter Malone'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1976
Poster of Playhouse
Playhouse
David Bradley was
31+ in Playhouse
as 'Wike'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
David Bradley was
28+ in Play for Today
as 'Policeman, Communist Speaker'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970