David Burke
Biography
David Burke was a British actor who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and became familiar to television viewers as Dr. John Watson in the first series of Granada Television's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, playing opposite Jeremy Brett from 1984 to 1986. He left the part after being invited to join the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Edward Hardwicke took over the role. His other television work ranged from Coronation Street and Z Cars to Play for Today, and he played Joseph Stalin in Reilly, Ace of Spies and William Morris in The Love School. On stage he created the role of Niels Bohr in Michael Frayn's Copenhagen, and with Frayn he wrote Celia's Secret. Later films included The Woman in Black (2012) and The Young Messiah (2016). Burke, born in Liverpool, died in 2026.
91years old at death
- Born Liverpool
- Died
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- Also credited as David P. Burke and David Patrick George Burke
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 22 years1994 to 2016
Every film, newest first
- 2016The Young MessiahIMDb rating 5.7
- 2012The Woman in BlackIMDb rating 6.4
- 2010Love and DistrustIMDb rating 3.5
- 2006Random QuestIMDb rating 6.3
- 1994MesmerIMDb rating 5.8
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Behind the camera
Burke originated the role of Niels Bohr in Michael Frayn's play Copenhagen in 1998, and he later co-wrote a book with Frayn about the play's research, Celia's Secret.
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Worked with
David Burke made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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James WatkinsDirector, 1 film, 2012
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Cyrus NowrastehDirector, 1 film, 2016
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Daisy GiliDirector, 1 film, 2010
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