David Burke
Known for Acting · 72 credits
- Born
- 1934-05-25
- Died
- 2026-05-01
- Place of birth
- Liverpool, England, UK
- Also known as
- Дэвид Бёрк · Дэвид Берк · David Burke
Biography
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
TV Shows (40)
Coronation Street
1960
as Jack Benjamin
Midsomer Murders
1997
as John Farrow / Fred Messenger
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
as Sir Arthur Stanley
The Closer
2005
as Mr. Murdoch
Crown Court
1972
The Avengers
1961
as John Wrightson
Play for Today
1970
as Cardinal Volponi
The Bill
1984
Sherlock Holmes
1984
as Dr. John H. Watson
Screen Two
1985
as Gareth
Spooks
2002
as Fiona's Father
The Wednesday Play
1964
as Len
No Hiding Place
1959
Waking the Dead
2001
as Philip Bryant
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
as Len
The Champions
1968
as Roger Carson
Centre Play
1973
as Tweed
The House of Eliott
1991
as Sir John Crowborough
Performance
1991
as Kent
Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983
as Stalin
Sherlock Holmes
1964
Space Precinct
1994
as Vachel
Redcap
1964
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
1992
as Narrator (voice)
In Suspicious Circumstances
1991
as James Maybrick
A Ghost Story for Christmas
1971
as Gunton, Hotel Landlord / Patten
Armchair Thriller
1978
as Tom Amyas, MP / Tom Amyas M.P.
Testament: The Bible in Animation
1996
as God (voice)
Manhunt
1970
as Beauchamps
Nanny
1981
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1984
as Dr John H. Watson
The Guardians
1971
as Dr. Frank Benedict
Villains
1972
as Eric
The Love School
1975
as William Morris
Holly
1972
as Tom Prentiss
A Game of Murder
1966
as Det. Insp. Ed Royce
Inheritance
1967
as Henry Morcer
Spyship
1983
A Ghost Story for Christmas
2005
as Patten
Our John Willie
1980
Movies (32)
The Woman in Black
2012
as PC Collins
Twelfth Night
1996
as Party Guest / Dancer
Comedians
1979
as Mick Connor
The Young Messiah
2016
as Blind Rabbi
Henry VI Part 1
1983
as Duke of Gloucester
Bertie and Elizabeth
2002
as Lord Reith
Love and Distrust
2010
as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
Random Quest
2006
as Professor / JK Harshom
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
2015
Henry VI Part 2
1983
as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
Only the Lonely
2018
as George
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
1981
as The Friar
The Tragedy of Richard III
1983
as Sir William Catesby
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
1995
as Dr. John H. Watson
The Winter's Tale
1981
as Camillo
Mesmer
1994
as Doctor de Vauzesmes
Spaghetti House
1982
as Davis
There Is Also Tomorrow
1969
as Len
Saturday Night Out
1964
as Manager
The Summer House
2010
as Freddie
Michael Regan
1971
as Michael Reagan
A View from a Hill
2005
as Patten
Rattle of a Simple Man
1964
as Jack (uncredited)
Three Sisters
2003
as Chebutykin
The Rivals
2004
as Sir Anthony Absolute
Run for the Lifeboat
1988
as Gareth
Quiet as a Nun
1978
as Tom Amyas M.P.
Number 13
2006
as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground
1976
as Tweed
A Choice of Evils
1977
as Cardinal Volponi
King Lear
1998
as Kent
Return Fare
1978
as Len
About David Burke
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. With 72 credits spanning from 1959 to 2018, David Burke has appeared in 32 films and 40 TV shows.
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Most Popular David Burke Movies
- The Woman in Black (2012) — as PC Collins
- Twelfth Night (1996) — as Party Guest / Dancer
- Comedians (1979) — as Mick Connor
- The Young Messiah (2016) — as Blind Rabbi
- Henry VI Part 1 (1983) — as Duke of Gloucester
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