Person
David Burke
Acting · 1934–2026 · 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
Midsomer Murders
John Farrow
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Sir Arthur Stanley
Coronation Street
Jack Benjamin
The Closer
Mr. Murdoch
Screen Two
Gareth
The Avengers
John Wrightson
Play for Today
1970
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. John H. Watson
Crown Court
1972
Spooks
Fiona's Father
Filmography
- 2018Only the LonelyGeorge
- 2016The Young MessiahBlind Rabbi
- 2015Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
- 2012The Woman in BlackPC Collins
- 2010Love and DistrustFreddie (segment "The Summer House")
- 2010The Summer HouseFreddie
- 2006Number 13Gunton, Hotel Landlord
- 2006Random QuestProfessor / JK Harshom
- 2005A View from a HillPatten
- 2005The CloserMr. Murdoch
- 2005A Ghost Story for ChristmasPatten
- 2004The RivalsSir Anthony Absolute
- 2003Three SistersChebutykin
- 2002Bertie and ElizabethLord Reith
- 2002SpooksFiona's Father
- 2001Waking the DeadPhilip Bryant
- 1998King LearKent
- 1997Midsomer MurdersJohn Farrow
- 1996Twelfth NightParty Guest / Dancer
- 1996Testament: The Bible in AnimationGod (voice)
- 1995Sherlock Holmes: The Great DetectiveDr. John H. Watson
- 1994Space PrecinctVachel
- 1994MesmerDoctor de Vauzesmes
- 1992Shakespeare: The Animated TalesNarrator (voice)
- 1991PerformanceKent
- 1991The House of EliottSir John Crowborough
- 1991In Suspicious CircumstancesJames Maybrick
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotSir Arthur Stanley
- 1988Run for the LifeboatGareth
- 1985Screen TwoGareth
- 1984The Bill
- 1984Sherlock HolmesDr. John H. Watson
- 1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesDr John H. Watson
- 1983Spyship
- 1983Reilly: Ace of SpiesStalin
- 1983The Tragedy of Richard IIISir William Catesby
- 1983Henry VI Part 2Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
- 1983Henry VI Part 1Duke of Gloucester
- 1982Spaghetti HouseDavis
- 1981The Winter's TaleCamillo
- 1981Nanny
- 1981The Man Who Saw TomorrowThe Friar
- 1980Our John Willie
- 1979ComediansMick Connor
- 1978Return FareLen
- 1978Quiet as a NunTom Amyas M.P.
- 1978Armchair ThrillerTom Amyas, MP
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekLen
- 1977A Choice of EvilsCardinal Volponi
- 1976Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' GroundTweed
- 1975The Love SchoolWilliam Morris
- 1973Centre PlayTweed
- 1972Crown Court
- 1972HollyTom Prentiss
- 1972VillainsEric
- 1971A Ghost Story for ChristmasPatten
- 1971Michael ReganMichael Reagan
- 1971The GuardiansDr. Frank Benedict
- 1970Play for Today
- 1970ManhuntBeauchamps
- 1969There Is Also TomorrowLen
- 1968The ChampionsRoger Carson
- 1967InheritanceHenry Morcer
- 1966A Game of MurderDet. Insp. Ed Royce
- 1964Rattle of a Simple ManJack (uncredited)
- 1964Redcap
- 1964The Wednesday PlayLen
- 1964Sherlock Holmes
- 1964Saturday Night OutManager
- 1961The AvengersJohn Wrightson
- 1960Coronation StreetJack Benjamin
- 1959No Hiding Place
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