Person
David Delve
Acting · Born 1951-04-15 · Chelmsford, Essex, England
Biography
Studying at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, Delve appeared in a large number of theatrical productions, including She Stoops to Conquer, Twelfth Night (as Sir Andrew Aguecheek) and as one of the two Clowns in The 39 Steps. Delve also made a number of screen appearances, playing Sam Carne in the original series of Poldark, Will Codsall in A Horseman Riding By and the Herald in Jangles, as well as guest roles in Blackadder and Casualty. He also had a role as Alec in the film Diamond Skulls. Making his musical debut as Thénardier in Les Misérables, Delve played a large number of stage musical roles, including Mr. Sowerberry in the London Palladium production of Oliver!, Firmin in The Phantom of the Opera, Sir Danvers Carew in Jekyll & Hyde and Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors.
Known for

Blackadder
Sir George de Boeuf

Centre Play
Student

The Brittas Empire
Steve

Poldark
Sam Carne
Second City Firsts
Mick
Ten from the Twenties
Seth Gittins

A Horseman Riding By
Will Codsall

Diamond Skulls
Alec

The Saliva Milkshake
Student

Titanic: The Musical
Isidor Straus
Filmography
- 2023Titanic: The MusicalIsidor Straus
- 1991The Brittas EmpireSteve
- 1990Diamond SkullsAlec
- 1983Going Home: ShebbearArchie
- 1983BlackadderSir George de Boeuf
- 1978A Horseman Riding ByWill Codsall
- 1975PoldarkSam Carne
- 1975Ten from the TwentiesSeth Gittins
- 1975The Saliva MilkshakeStudent
- 1973Second City FirstsMick
- 1973Centre PlayStudent
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