DAVID BURKE
David Burke
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: May 25, 1934
Place of Birth: Liverpool, England, UK
Biography
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.
Filmography
Starring
2018·
Only the LonelyGeorge
2016·
The Young MessiahBlind Rabbi
2012·
The Woman in BlackPC Collins
2010·
The Summer HouseFreddie
2010·
Love and DistrustFreddie (segment "The Summer House")
2006·
Number 13Gunton, Hotel Landlord
2006·
Random QuestProfessor / JK Harshom
2005·
The CloserMr. Murdoch
2005·
A View from a HillPatten
2004·
The RivalsSir Anthony Absolute
2003·
Three SistersChebutykin
2002·
SpooksFiona's Father
2002·
Bertie and ElizabethLord Reith
2001·
Waking the DeadPhilip Bryant
1998·
King LearKent
1997·
Midsomer MurdersFred Messenger, John Farrow
God (voice)
1996·
Twelfth NightParty Guest / Dancer
Dr. John H. Watson
1994·
Space PrecinctVachel
1994·
MesmerDoctor de Vauzesmes
Narrator (voice)
1991·
PerformanceKent
1991·
The House of EliottSir John Crowborough
Sir Arthur Stanley
1988·
Run for the LifeboatGareth
1984·
Sherlock HolmesDr. John H. Watson
1984·
The Bill1983·
Reilly: Ace of SpiesStalin
1983·
SpyshipSir William Catesby
1983·
Henry VI Part 1Duke of Gloucester
1983·
Henry VI Part 2Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
1982·
Spaghetti HouseDavis
1981·
Nanny1981·
The Winter's TaleCamillo
The Friar
1980·
Our John Willie1979·
ComediansMick Connor
1978·
Armchair ThrillerTom Amyas M.P., Tom Amyas, MP
1978·
Quiet as a NunTom Amyas M.P.
1978·
Return FareLen
Len
1977·
A Choice of EvilsCardinal Volponi
Tweed
1975·
The Love SchoolWilliam Morris
1972·
HollyTom Prentiss
1972·
Crown CourtGunton, Hotel Landlord, Patten
1971·
The Guardians1971·
BarlowBill Walker
1971·
Michael ReganMichael Reagan
1970·
Play for TodayCardinal Volponi
1970·
ManhuntBeauchamps
Len
1968·
The ChampionsRoger Carson
1967·
InheritanceHenry Morcer
1966·
A Game of Murder1964·
Sherlock Holmes1964·
Redcap1964·
Saturday Night OutManager
Jack (uncredited)
1960·
Coronation StreetJack Benjamin
1959·
No Hiding Place