1934Born, Liverpool
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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
The Woman in BlackPC Collins
Agatha Christie's PoirotSir Arthur Stanley
Midsomer MurdersJohn Farrow
The CloserMr. Murdoch
Sherlock HolmesDr. John H. Watson2018Only the LonelyGeorgeMovie
2016The Young MessiahBlind RabbiMovie
2015Harry Price: Ghost HunterMovie
2012The Woman in BlackPC CollinsMovie
2010Love and DistrustFreddie (segment "The Summer House")Movie
2010The Summer HouseFreddieMovie
2006Number 13Gunton, Hotel LandlordMovie
2006Random QuestProfessor / JK HarshomMovie
2005A View from a HillPattenMovie
2005The CloserMr. Murdoch · 1 episodeShow
2005A Ghost Story for ChristmasPatten · 1 episodeShow
2004The RivalsSir Anthony AbsoluteMovie
2003Three SistersChebutykinMovie
2002Bertie and ElizabethLord ReithMovie
2002SpooksFiona's Father · 1 episodeShow
2001Waking the DeadPhilip Bryant · 2 episodesShow
1998King LearKentMovie
1996Twelfth NightParty Guest / DancerMovie
1996Testament: The Bible in AnimationGod (voice) · 1 episodeShow
1996Dalziel and PascoePaul Boddison · 2 episodesShow
1995Sherlock Holmes: The Great DetectiveDr. John H. WatsonMovie
1994As You Like ItNarrator (voice)Movie
1994Space PrecinctVachel · 1 episodeShow
1994MesmerDoctor de VauzesmesMovie
1992Shakespeare: The Animated TalesNarrator (voice) · 1 episodeShow
1991PerformanceKent · 1 episodeShow
1991The House of EliottSir John Crowborough · 2 episodesShow
1991In Suspicious CircumstancesJames Maybrick · 1 episodeShow
1988Run for the LifeboatGarethMovie
1985Screen TwoGareth · 1 episodeShow
1984Sherlock HolmesDr. John H. Watson · 13 episodesShow
1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesDr John H. Watson · 13 episodesShow
1983Spyship6 episodesShow
1983Reilly: Ace of SpiesStalin · 2 episodesShow
1983The Tragedy of Richard IIISir William CatesbyMovie
1983Henry VI Part 2Duke of Gloucester / Dick the ButcherMovie
1983Henry VI Part 1Duke of GloucesterMovie
1982Spaghetti HouseDavisMovie
1981The Winter's TaleCamilloMovie
1981Nanny30 episodesShow
1981The Man Who Saw TomorrowThe FriarMovie
1980Our John WillieJohn Willie Halliday · 5 episodesShow
1979ComediansMick ConnorMovie
1978Return FareLenMovie
1978Quiet as a NunTom Amyas M.P.Movie
1978Armchair ThrillerTom Amyas, MP, Tom Amyas M.P. · 1 episodeShow
1977BBC2 Play of the WeekLen · 1 episodeShow
1977A Choice of EvilsCardinal VolponiMovie
1976Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' GroundTweedMovie
1975The Love SchoolWilliam Morris · 3 episodesShow
1973Centre PlayTweed · 1 episodeShow
1972Crown CourtDr. Anthony Boyde · 3 episodesShow
1972HollyTom Prentiss · 6 episodesShow
1972VillainsEric · 1 episodeShow
1971A Ghost Story for ChristmasGunton, Hotel Landlord, Patten · 1 episodeShow
1971Michael ReganMichael ReaganMovie
1971The GuardiansDr. Frank Benedict · 13 episodesShow
1970Play for TodayCardinal Volponi · 1 episodeShow
1970The WoodlandersGiles Winterborne · 4 episodesShow
1970ManhuntBeauchamps · 1 episodeShow
1969There Is Also TomorrowLenMovie
1968The ChampionsRoger Carson · 1 episodeShow
1967InheritanceHenry Morcer · 10 episodesShow
1966A Game of MurderDet. Insp. Ed Royce · 6 episodesShow
1964Rattle of a Simple ManJack (uncredited)Movie
1964Redcap1 episodeShow
1964The Wednesday PlayLen · 1 episodeShow
1964Sherlock Holmes1 episodeShow
1964Saturday Night OutManagerMovie
1959No Hiding Place1 episodeShow
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