David Burke (British actor)
- David Burke (British actor)
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| David Burke |
| Born |
David P. Burke
25 May 1934 (1934-05-25) (age 77)
Liverpool |
| Occupation |
Actor |
| Spouse |
Anna Calder-Marshall |
David Burke (born 1934) is an English actor, known for playing Watson in the initial series of Granada Television's 1980s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which starred Jeremy Brett in the title role.
Early life
Burke was born in Liverpool, England on 25 May 1934 and trained at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Career
In the theatre, Burke originated the part of Niels Bohr in Michael Frayn's Copenhagen.
He was thought by many[1] to portray Dr. Watson with an excellent style.[2] He played Dr. Watson in the adventures of Sherlock Holmes for two series. He was replaced by Edward Hardwicke at his own recommendation, because he did not want to be typecast.
Other notable TV appearances include his turn as Joseph Stalin in the British serial Reilly, Ace of Spies and the John Wyndham science fiction story Random Quest. He also played William Morris in the 1975 series The Love School. Burke frequently portrays Johannes Coenradus Klene in the Dutch commercials for Klene liquorice.
Personal life
He is married to Anna Calder-Marshall. Their son Tom Burke is also an actor.
Selected filmography
- Saturday Night Out (1964)
- The Woman in Black (2012)
References
External links
| Persondata |
| Name |
Burke, David |
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| Date of birth |
25 May 1934 |
| Place of birth |
Liverpool |
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Categories:
- Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
- English television actors
- English stage actors
- Actors from Liverpool
- 1934 births
- Living people
- English television actor stubs
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