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David Burke

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, May 25 1934
Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK
David Burke is 90 years old
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Poster of Only the Lonely
Only the Lonely
David Burke was 83 in Only the Lonely as 'George'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2018
Poster of The Young Messiah
The Young Messiah
David Burke was 81 in The Young Messiah as 'Blind Rabbi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 2016
Poster of Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
David Burke was 81 in Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 2015
Poster of The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black
David Burke was 77 in The Woman in Black as 'PC Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2012
Poster of Love and Distrust
Love and Distrust
David Burke was 76 in Love and Distrust as 'Freddie (segment "The Summer House")'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 2010
Poster of The Summer House
The Summer House
David Burke was 75 in The Summer House as 'Freddie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 28 2010
Poster of Number 13
Number 13
David Burke was 72 in Number 13 as 'Gunton, Hotel Landlord'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2006
Poster of Random Quest
Random Quest
David Burke was 72 in Random Quest as 'Professor / JK Harshom'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 2006
Poster of A View from a Hill
A View from a Hill
David Burke was 71 in A View from a Hill as 'Patten'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 2005
Poster of The Rivals
The Rivals
David Burke was 69 in The Rivals as 'Sir Anthony Absolute'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Three Sisters
Three Sisters
David Burke was 68 in Three Sisters as 'Chebutykin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 2003
Poster of Bertie and Elizabeth
Bertie and Elizabeth
David Burke was 68 in Bertie and Elizabeth as 'Lord Reith'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 2002
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
David Burke was 63 in King Lear as 'Kent'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
David Burke was 62 in Twelfth Night as 'Party Guest / Dancer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
David Burke was 60 in Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective as 'Dr. John H. Watson'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 22 1995
Poster of Mesmer
Mesmer
David Burke was 60 in Mesmer as 'Doctor de Vauzesmes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1994
Poster of Run for the Lifeboat
Run for the Lifeboat
David Burke was 53 in Run for the Lifeboat as 'Gareth'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 1988
Poster of The Tragedy of Richard III
The Tragedy of Richard III
David Burke was 48 in The Tragedy of Richard III as 'Sir William Catesby'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Henry VI Part 2
Henry VI Part 2
David Burke was 48 in Henry VI Part 2 as 'Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1983
Poster of Henry VI Part 1
Henry VI Part 1
David Burke was 48 in Henry VI Part 1 as 'Duke of Gloucester'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1983
Poster of Spaghetti House
Spaghetti House
David Burke was 48 in Spaghetti House as 'Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of The Winter's Tale
The Winter's Tale
David Burke was 46 in The Winter's Tale as 'Camillo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 1981
Poster of The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
David Burke was 46 in The Man Who Saw Tomorrow as 'The Friar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1981
Poster of Comedians
Comedians
David Burke was 45 in Comedians as 'Mick Connor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1979
Poster of Return Fare
Return Fare
David Burke was 44 in Return Fare as 'Len'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1978
Poster of A Choice of Evils
A Choice of Evils
David Burke was 42 in A Choice of Evils as 'Cardinal Volponi'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1977
Poster of Michael Regan
Michael Regan
David Burke was 37 in Michael Regan as 'Michael Reagan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1971
Poster of There Is Also Tomorrow
There Is Also Tomorrow
David Burke was 35 in There Is Also Tomorrow as 'Len'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1969
Poster of Rattle of a Simple Man
Rattle of a Simple Man
David Burke was 30 in Rattle of a Simple Man as 'Jack (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1964
Poster of Saturday Night Out
Saturday Night Out
David Burke was 29 in Saturday Night Out as 'Manager'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1964

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 셜록홈즈의 회상
셜록홈즈의 회상
David Burke was 85+ in 셜록홈즈의 회상
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 25 2019
Poster of 셜록홈즈의 모험
셜록홈즈의 모험
David Burke was 85+ in 셜록홈즈의 모험
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 2019
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
David Burke was 71+ in The Closer as 'Mr. Murdoch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
David Burke was 67+ in Spooks as 'Fiona's Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
David Burke was 67+ in Waking the Dead as 'Philip Bryant'.
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Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
David Burke was 62+ in Midsomer Murders as 'John Farrow'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Testament: The Bible in Animation
Testament: The Bible in Animation
David Burke was 62+ in Testament: The Bible in Animation as 'God (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 11 1996
Poster of Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
David Burke was 58+ in Shakespeare: The Animated Tales as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 1992
Poster of The House of Eliott
The House of Eliott
David Burke was 57+ in The House of Eliott as 'Sir John Crowborough'.
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Sat, Aug 31 1991
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
David Burke was 54+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Sir Arthur Stanley'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
David Burke was 50+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
David Burke was 49+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'Dr. John H. Watson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of Spyship
Spyship
David Burke was 49+ in Spyship
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 09 1983
Poster of Reilly: Ace of Spies
Reilly: Ace of Spies
David Burke was 49+ in Reilly: Ace of Spies as 'Stalin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1983
Poster of Nanny
Nanny
David Burke was 46+ in Nanny
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1981
Poster of Our John Willie
Our John Willie
David Burke was 45+ in Our John Willie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 1980
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
David Burke was 44+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of The Love School
The Love School
David Burke was 40+ in The Love School as 'William Morris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1975
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
David Burke was 38+ in Crown Court
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of A Ghost Story for Christmas
A Ghost Story for Christmas
David Burke was 37+ in A Ghost Story for Christmas as 'Patten, Gunton, Hotel Landlord'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 24 1971
Poster of Barlow
Barlow
David Burke was 37+ in Barlow as 'Bill Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of The Guardians
The Guardians
David Burke was 37+ in The Guardians
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 10 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
David Burke was 36+ in Play for Today as ', Cardinal Volponi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Manhunt
Manhunt
David Burke was 35+ in Manhunt as 'Beauchamps'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
David Burke was 34+ in The Champions as 'Roger Carson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of Inheritance
Inheritance
David Burke was 33+ in Inheritance as 'Henry Morcer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1967
Poster of A Game of Murder
A Game of Murder
David Burke was 31+ in A Game of Murder
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 26 1966
Poster of Redcap
Redcap
David Burke was 30+ in Redcap
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 17 1964
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
David Burke was 29+ in Sherlock Holmes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1964
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
David Burke was 26+ in Coronation Street as 'Jack Benjamin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
David Burke was 25+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959