Portrait of David Burke

David Burke

Acting

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.

Born: May 25, 1934

Place of Birth: Liverpool, England, UK

Filmography

2018
2016
The Young Messiah

as Blind Rabbi

2012
The Woman in Black

as PC Collins

2010
Love and Distrust

as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")

2010
2006
Number 13

as Gunton, Hotel Landlord

2006
Random Quest

as Professor / JK Harshom

2005
2005
The Closer

as Mr. Murdoch

2004
The Rivals

as Sir Anthony Absolute

2003
Three Sisters

as Chebutykin

2002
2002
Spooks

as Fiona's Father

2001
Waking the Dead

as Philip Bryant

1998
King Lear

as Kent

1997
Midsomer Murders

as John Farrow

1997
Midsomer Murders

as Fred Messenger

1996
Twelfth Night

as Party Guest / Dancer

1994
1994
Mesmer

as Doctor de Vauzesmes

1992
1991
1991
The House of Eliott

as Sir John Crowborough

1989
Agatha Christie's Poirot

as Sir Arthur Stanley

1984
Sherlock Holmes

as Dr. John H. Watson

1984
1983
The Tragedy of Richard III

as Sir William Catesby

1983
Henry VI Part 2

as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher

1983
Henry VI Part 1

as Duke of Gloucester

1982
1981
1981
1981
1979
Comedians

as Mick Connor

1978
1978
Armchair Thriller

as Tom Amyas, MP

1978
Armchair Thriller

as Tom Amyas M.P.

1977
A Choice of Evils

as Cardinal Volponi

1975
The Love School

as William Morris

1971
A Ghost Story for Christmas

as Gunton, Hotel Landlord

1971
Michael Regan

as Michael Reagan

1971
Barlow

as Bill Walker

1970
Play for Today

as Cardinal Volponi

1970
Manhunt

as Beauchamps

1968
The Champions

as Roger Carson

1967
Inheritance

as Henry Morcer

1964
Rattle of a Simple Man

as Jack (uncredited)

1964
1964
1960
Coronation Street

as Jack Benjamin