David Burke
- Born
- May 25, 1934
- Died
- May 1, 2026 (91 years old)
- Place of birth
- Liverpool, England, UK
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
Filmography
- 2018Only the LonelyFilm · George
- 2016The Young MessiahFilm · Blind Rabbi★ 6.4
- 2015Harry Price: Ghost HunterFilm★ 6.1
- 2012The Woman in BlackFilm · PC Collins★ 6.2
- 2010Love and DistrustFilm · Freddie (segment "The Summer House")★ 3.8
- 2010The Summer HouseFilm · Freddie
- 2006Number 13Film · Gunton, Hotel Landlord
- 2006Random QuestFilm · Professor / JK Harshom
- 2005A View from a HillFilm · Patten
- 2005The CloserSeries · Mr. Murdoch★ 7.8
- 2005A Ghost Story for ChristmasA Ghost Story for ChristmasSeries · Patten
- 2004The RivalsFilm · Sir Anthony Absolute
- 2003Three SistersFilm · Chebutykin
- 2002Bertie and ElizabethFilm · Lord Reith
- 2002SpooksSeries · Fiona's Father★ 7.7
- 2001Waking the DeadSeries · Philip Bryant★ 7.2
- 1998King LearFilm · Kent
- 1997Midsomer MurdersSeries · John Farrow, Fred Messenger★ 7.5
- 1996Twelfth NightFilm · Party Guest / Dancer★ 7.0
- 1996Testament: The Bible in AnimationSeries · God (voice)
- 1996Dalziel and PascoeSeries · Paul Boddison★ 6.4
- 1995Sherlock Holmes: The Great DetectiveSherlock Holmes: The Great DetectiveFilm · Dr. John H. Watson
- 1994As You Like ItFilm · Narrator (voice)
- 1994Space PrecinctSeries · Vachel★ 6.2
- 1994MesmerFilm · Doctor de Vauzesmes★ 6.0
- 1991PerformanceSeries · Kent
- 1991The House of EliottSeries · Sir John Crowborough
- 1991In Suspicious CircumstancesSeries · James Maybrick
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotSeries · Sir Arthur Stanley★ 8.2
- 1988Run for the LifeboatFilm · Gareth
- 1985Screen TwoSeries · Gareth
- 1984The BillSeries★ 6.8
- 1984Sherlock HolmesSeries · Dr. John H. Watson★ 8.2
- 1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesSeries · Dr John H. Watson
- 1983SpyshipSeries
- 1983Reilly: Ace of SpiesSeries · Stalin★ 7.0
- 1983The Tragedy of Richard IIIFilm · Sir William Catesby
- 1983Henry VI Part 2Film · Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
- 1983Henry VI Part 1Film · Duke of Gloucester
- 1982Spaghetti HouseFilm · Davis★ 6.3
- 1981The Winter's TaleFilm · Camillo
- 1981NannySeries
- 1981The Man Who Saw TomorrowFilm · The Friar★ 6.9
- 1980Our John WillieOur John WillieSeries · John Willie Halliday
- 1979ComediansFilm · Mick Connor
- 1978Return FareFilm · Len
- 1978Quiet as a NunFilm · Tom Amyas M.P.
- 1978Armchair ThrillerSeries · Tom Amyas, MP, Tom Amyas M.P.
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekSeries · Len
- 1977A Choice of EvilsFilm · Cardinal Volponi
- 1976Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' GroundFilm · Tweed
- 1975The Love SchoolSeries · William Morris
- 1973Centre PlaySeries · Tweed
- 1972Crown CourtSeries · Dr. Anthony Boyde
- 1972HollySeries · Tom Prentiss
- 1972VillainsSeries · Eric
- 1971A Ghost Story for ChristmasSeries · Patten, Gunton, Hotel Landlord
- 1971Michael ReganFilm · Michael Reagan
- 1971The GuardiansSeries · Dr. Frank Benedict
- 1970Play for TodaySeries · Cardinal Volponi
- 1970ManhuntSeries · Beauchamps
- 1969There Is Also TomorrowFilm · Len
- 1968The ChampionsSeries · Roger Carson★ 6.5
- 1967InheritanceInheritanceSeries · Henry Morcer
- 1966A Game of MurderSeries · Det. Insp. Ed Royce
- 1964Rattle of a Simple ManFilm · Jack (uncredited)
- 1964RedcapSeries
- 1964The Wednesday PlaySeries · Len
- 1964Sherlock HolmesSeries★ 6.9
- 1964Saturday Night OutFilm · Manager
- 1961The AvengersSeries · John Wrightson★ 7.8
- 1960Coronation StreetSeries · Jack Benjamin★ 5.4
- 1959No Hiding PlaceSeries
