David Bamber
An image from Mad to Be Normal, one of the productions that also features David Bamber.
David Bamber

David Bamber

September 19, 1954 — Walkden, England, UK

David Bamber is an English actor who has worked in television and theatre. He is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

Bamber was born in Walkden, Lancashire, England. He studied drama at Bristol University, continuing his training at RADA where he won the Gold Medal in 1979.

Bamber's early television work includes appearances in the BBC series "The Professionals" and "The Gentle Touch". He also starred in the BBC adaptation of Hanif Kureishi's novel "The Buddha of Suburbia".

In 1995, Bamber won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in the play "My Night with Reg". He has also appeared in numerous other stage productions, including "The Crucible", "The Importance of Being Earnest", and "The Mousetrap".

Bamber's film credits include "The Bourne Identity", "Miss Potter", and "Valkyrie". He has also appeared in several television movies, including "The Lost Prince" and "The Sinking of the Titanic".

Bamber is married to the actress Julia Swift. They have two sons, Theo and Ethan.

Rome

Rome

2005

Miss Potter

Miss Potter

2006

High Hopes

High Hopes

1989

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

2015

Mad to Be Normal

Mad to Be Normal

2017

The Railway Children

The Railway Children

2000

Privates on Parade

Privates on Parade

1983

Chubby Funny

Chubby Funny

2017