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David Sterne
Actor

David Sterne

1 Nov 1946Born
79Age
96Credits
Chichester, Sussex, England, UKBirthplace

Biography

David Sterne (born 1946) is an English actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1973.

After leaving the British Army, Sterne trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has worked in television, film and radio for over 40 years. He is most recognised for his portrayal of Larry Bishop in the BBC's 'Detectorists', and more recently as Tom Thomas in three seasons of Britbox's 'The Sister Boniface Mysteries'. His mentor was Lindsay Anderson (Director of "If..." & "O Lucky Man!"). His daughter is Rachel Stone, an Associate Producer with Hartswood Films UK.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 96 credits.

  1. TBACat Got Your TongueFilm: Brian
  2. 2026The HoarderFilm: Fred Hunt
  3. 2026Enola Holmes 3Film: Coachman Eric
  4. 202628 Years Later: The Bone TempleFilm: George
  5. 2025Friday is Mushroom SoupFilm: Doug
  6. 2025PatienceSeries: Brother Swavek (1 episode)
  7. 2024EllisSeries: Foster Lang (1 episode)
  8. 2023The ChangeSeries: Forester, Policeman (1 episode)
  9. 2022A Midsummer Night's DreamFilm: Egeus
  10. 2022The Man Who Fell to EarthSeries: Gent #1 (1 episode)
  11. 2022Sister Boniface MysteriesSeries: Tom Thomas (22 episodes)
  12. 2021The CatharFilm: Landowner
  13. 2021The ProtégéFilm: Doctor
  14. 2021GraceSeries: Senior Clive Ellis (1 episode)
  15. 2021RuthFilm: Kenneth
  16. 2020BridgertonSeries: Farmer Robert (1 episode)
  17. 2019Gentleman JackSeries: Bishop (1 episode)
  18. 2019GranbadFilm: Granddad
  19. 2018The Last WitnessFilm: Kings Arms Landlord
  20. 20171066: A Year to Conquer EnglandFilm: English Noble
  21. 20171066: A Year to Conquer EnglandSeries: English Noble (3 episodes)
  22. 2016The Living and the DeadSeries: Abel North (6 episodes)
  23. 2016FlowersSeries: Bolero (1 episode)
  24. 2015The CoronerSeries: John 'Blackbeard' Fraser (1 episode)
  25. 2015Midwinter of the SpiritSeries: Cannon Dobbs (3 episodes)
  26. 2015LegacyFilm: Homeless Guy
  27. 2015Arthur & MerlinFilm: King Vortigern
  28. 2015National Theatre Live: Treasure IslandFilm: Blind Pew
  29. 2014DetectoristsSeries: Larry Bishop (1 episode)
  30. 2014Blood MoonFilm: Charlie Packham
  31. 2014Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like ThisFilm: Billy Mayo
  32. 2014300: Rise of an EmpireFilm: Old Statesman
  33. 2013N.F.A. (No Fixed Abode)Film: John
  34. 2013AtlantisSeries: Dymas (1 episode)
  35. 2013Da Vinci's DemonsSeries (3 episodes)
  36. 2013VikingsSeries: Gudmund (2 episodes)
  37. 2012Truth or DareFilm: Woodbridge
  38. 2010Gulliver's TravelsFilm: Foreman
  39. 2010The NativitySeries: Abimael (4 episodes)
  40. 2010Never Let Me GoFilm: Keffers
  41. 2010The WolfmanFilm: Kirk
  42. 2010National Theatre Live: NationFilm: Captain Roberts
  43. 2010Round Ireland with a FridgeFilm: Mac
  44. 2009Dorian GrayFilm: Theatre Manager
  45. 2009Shadows in the SunFilm: Roger
  46. 2009The Boat That RockedFilm: Marianne's Captain
  47. 2009SlaughterFilm: Jorgen
  48. 2008MerlinSeries: The Apothecary (1 episode)
  49. 2008RocknRollaFilm: Barman
  50. 2007Elizabeth: The Golden AgeFilm: Cellarman
  51. 2007Holby BlueSeries: Desk Sergeant Edward 'Mac' McFadden (20 episodes)
  52. 2006Robin HoodSeries (1 episode)
  53. 2006Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestFilm: Edinburgh Cook
  54. 2005Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireFilm: Ministry Wizard
  55. 2004Not Only But AlwaysFilm: Teabag
  56. 2004Vanity FairFilm: Queen's Crawley Mail Coach Driver
  57. 2004The Mysti ShowSeries (30 episodes)
  58. 2004HustleSeries: Bob (1 episode)
  59. 2003The Afternoon PlaySeries: Gordon (1 episode)
  60. 2003Serious & OrganisedSeries: Older Guard (1 episode)
  61. 2001Love or MoneyFilm: Willy
  62. 2001SuperstitionFilm: Vassi
  63. 2001Mr In-BetweenFilm: Detective Inspector Marlowe
  64. 2001A Knight's TaleFilm: Retired Knight
  65. 2000Sabotage!!Film: General 3 - Nicamore
  66. 2000Down to EarthSeries: Bill Thompson (3 episodes)
  67. 2000Border CafeSeries: Danny Hannah (1 episode)
  68. 1998JinnahFilm: Birwhistle
  69. 1998Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the MummyFilm: Morris
  70. 1997Photographing FairiesFilm: Prison Warder
  71. 1996Surviving PicassoFilm: Waiting Man
  72. 1995A Very Open PrisonFilm: Ricky Dorrell
  73. 1995The Queen's NoseSeries: Chief (6 episodes)
  74. 1995An Independent ManSeries (1 episode)
  75. 1995The ChoirSeries: Jim Woodcote (5 episodes)
  76. 1994The Vicar of DibleySeries (1 episode)
  77. 1994WycliffeSeries: Pub Landlord (1 episode)
  78. 1993Lady ChatterleySeries: Field (4 episodes)
  79. 1992Mrs. 'Arris Goes to ParisFilm
  80. 1991In Suspicious CircumstancesSeries: Insp Brewster (1 episode)

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