DAVID BRADLEY
David Bradley
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 17, 1942
Place of Birth: York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Biography
David Bradley (born 17 April 1942) is an English 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. He was awarded a Olivier Award in 1991 for his supporting role in King Lear at the Royal National Theatre.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
Life Goes OnBill
2025·
VE Day 80Self
2024·
ComaHarry
2022·
The ResponderDavey
Old Finn (voice)
2020·
MandyFrank
Merlin (voice)
2020·
Gangs of LondonJim
2019·
After LifeRay, Tony's Dad
2018·
Hang UpsFrank Ellerby
2018·
Les MisérablesGillenormand
Gorrik
2014·
The StrainProfessor Abraham Setrakian
2013·
BroadchurchJack Marshall
2012·
The Hollow CrownGardener
2012·
Eternal Law2012·
Bad EducationEnnis
2012·
Prisoners' WivesFrank
2012·
World Without EndBrother Joseph
2011·
SilkLJ Reynolds
Self - Participant
2011·
Game of ThronesWalder Frey
2010·
Five DaughtersPatrick Palmer
2008·
The Colour of MagicCohen the Barbarian
2008·
Ashes to AshesCohen the Barbarian
Shansheeth Blue (voice)
2007·
Benidorm2007·
The Tudors2007·
True Dare KissStanley Tyler
2006·
Great British MenuSelf - Guest Judge
2005·
Criminal MindsMartin Sanz
2005·
IdealStemroach
2005·
Doctor WhoSolomon
2004·
New Tricks2004·
Blackpool2003·
Celebrity MastermindSir Edmund Berry Godfrey
Councillor Vatt
2002·
Wild WestOld Jake
2001·
Murphy's LawHatcher, Snr.
2001·
ShadesAlan Roberts
2001·
Waking the DeadGeorge Barlow
2001·
The Way We Live NowMr Broune
2000·
Black CabGerald
2000·
The Wilsons1998·
Vanity FairSir Pitt Crawley
1998·
Our Mutual FriendRoger 'Rogue' Riderhood
1997·
The MothDave Waters, Dave Waters
1997·
RecklessArnold Springer
1997·
Midsomer MurdersTom
Eddie Wells
1995·
The VetDick Sims
1995·
Band of GoldAlf
1995·
BramwellCharles Matthews
1994·
Martin ChuzzlewitDavid Crimple
1994·
WycliffeJoe Mawnan
Helen's Father
1993·
Full Stretch1992·
Between the Lines1992·
A Touch of FrostLes James
1991·
PerformanceBarnadine
1989·
Shadow of the NooseEdward Lawrence
1988·
The Play on OneHarry
1986·
King of the GhettoRalph, Ralph
1986·
CasualtyStanmore
1985·
Screen TwoHeadmaster
1977·
The ProfessionalsTony Kristo
1976·
Bill BrandPeter Malone
1974·
PlayhouseBarman, Wike
1970·
Play for TodayCommunist Speaker, Policeman
Parker Street Goalie
1968·
Nearest and DearestPoliceman
The Evangelist
TBA·
BrothersNigel
2026·
My Sister's BonesRay
2025·
A Night Like ThisJohn
TBA·
BeneathRay
2025·
FrankensteinBlind Man
2023·
Good GriefDuncan
Jack
Fowler (voice)
2023·
AllelujahJoe Colman
Geppetto (voice)
Lord Gideon Sidebottom
Jack
2022·
TypeDoctor (voice)
2021·
JoltGareth Fizel
2021·
RoyRoy
Grandad
Farmer
The Doctor (1)
2017·
The LodgersBermingham
2016·
The Young MessiahOld Rabbi
James' Father
William Hartnell
2013·
The World's EndBasil
Self - Narrator (voice)
2012·
Bad SugarRalphfred Cauldwell
Tower Keeper
Self
2011·
The HoldingCooper
Argus Filch
Self
2010·
Another YearRonnie
2009·
Harry BrownLeonard Attwell
2009·
I Know You KnowMr Fisher
Argus Filch
2008·
The Daisy ChainSean Cryan
2007·
Hot FuzzArthur Webley
Argus Filch
2006·
LycanthropyClub Owner
2006·
Sweeney ToddSweeney's Father
2005·
Red MercuryNeil Ashton
Archie
Argus Filch
Father Gionetti
Argus Filch
2002·
The IntendedThe Priest
2002·
Nicholas NicklebyNigel Bray
Mr Bellamy
Argus Filch
2001·
Station JimElliot
Argus Filch
2001·
Altered SpeciesFrank
2001·
Gabriel & MeGrandad
2001·
Blow DryNoah
2000·
The King Is AliveHenry
Angel
Abel
1998·
Reckless: The SequelArnold Springer
1998·
Left LuggageConcierge
1997·
In Your DreamsTutor
1997·
Kangaroo PalaceMr Macaleese
1996·
The Star1996·
Cracker: White GhostFrank Carter
1996·
Kiss and TellSuperintendent Hines
1994·
Fair GameWhitby Policeman
1994·
CriminalHeadmaster
1994·
Measure for MeasureBarnadine
1992·
Bad GirlMike Preach
Harry
1987·
Prick Up Your EarsUndertaker
Cleante
Barman
1981·
ClapperclawWike
1981·
The UnionCommunist speaker
1979·
The Frisco KidJulius Rosensheine
1973·
Kisses at FiftyPoliceman
Parker Street Goalie