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David Burke (born 25 May 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. He also starred as Josef Stalin in the last two episodes of Reilly, Ace of Spies.
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Early life
Burke was born on 25 May 1934 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, 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 played Dr. Watson in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes for the initial series and then left the programme after receiving an invitation to join the Royal Shakespeare Company along with his wife, Anna. They both considered the joint work to be the best idea for their young son, Tom, who was around 3 years old at the time. He was thought by many to portray Dr. Watson with an excellent style. He was replaced by Edward Hardwicke. Burke had earlier experience with Holmes having played the villain in an adaptation of "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet" for the 1965 BBC series starring Douglas Wilmer and Nigel Stock.
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.
Filmography
Actor
-
The Return (Short) as
John
2018
Only the Lonely (Short) as
George
2005
Midsomer Murders (TV Series) as
Fred Messenger / John Farrow / Hedge
- The Village That Rose from the Dead (2016) - Fred Messenger
- Midsomer Rhapsody (2005) - John Farrow / Hedge
2016
Heartbeat (TV Series)
- The Inverse (2016)
- Backwards (2016)
2016
The Young Messiah as
The Blind Rabbi
2015
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter (TV Movie) as
Leonard Thornton
2014
The Musketeers (TV Series) as
Father Duval
- The Exiles (2014) - Father Duval
2012
The Woman in Black as
PC Collins
2010
Love & Distrust (Video) as
Freddie / Segment 1 - The Summer House (Obsession and Suspicion)
2009
The Summer House (Short) as
Freddie
2007
Holby City (TV Series) as
Bernie Moore
- The Reckoning (2007) - Bernie Moore
2006
Number 13 (TV Movie) as
Gunton, Hotel Landlord
2006
Random Quest (TV Movie) as
Dr. Harsham
2005
MI-5 (TV Series) as
Fiona's Father
- The Russian (2005) - Fiona's Father
2005
The Trial of the King Killers as
Hugh Peters
2005
Dalziel and Pascoe (TV Series) as
Paul Boddison
- Dust Thou Art: Part 2 (2005) - Paul Boddison
- Dust Thou Art: Part 1 (2005) - Paul Boddison
2005
A View from a Hill (TV Movie) as
Patten
2005
The Afternoon Play (TV Series) as
Judge
- The Trouble with George (2005) - Judge
2004
The Rivals (Video) as
Sir Anthony Absolute
2004
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (TV Series) as
DSI Webberley
- A Traitor to Memory (2004) - DSI Webberley
- In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner (2004) - DSI Webberley
2003
Doctors (TV Series) as
Martin Shepley
- The Long and Winding Road (2003) - Martin Shepley
2002
Waking the Dead (TV Series) as
Philip Bryant
- Life Sentence: Part 2 (2002) - Philip Bryant
- Life Sentence: Part 1 (2002) - Philip Bryant
2002
Bertie and Elizabeth (TV Movie) as
Lord Reith
1993
Casualty (TV Series) as
James / Ron Fisher
- In the Heat of the Night (2002) - James
- The Final Word (1993) - Ron Fisher
2002
Animated Tales of the World (TV Series) as
Goat-Kneed Commander
- Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep (2002) - Goat-Kneed Commander (voice)
1998
The Bill (TV Series) as
Ch.Supt.Golding / Chief Supt. Golding
- King of the Road (1998) - Ch.Supt.Golding
- Friends in High Places (1998) - Chief Supt. Golding
1998
Performance (TV Series) as
Kent
- King Lear (1998) - Kent
1996
Testament: The Bible in Animation (TV Series) as
God
- Creation and the Flood (1996) - God (voice)
1996
Twelfth Night as
Party Guest / Dancer (uncredited)
1995
Biography (TV Series documentary) as
Dr. Watson
- Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective (1995) - Dr. Watson
1995
Poirot (TV Series) as
Sir Arthur Stanley
- Hickory Dickory Dock (1995) - Sir Arthur Stanley
1994
Space Precinct (TV Series) as
Vachel
- Seek and Destroy (1994) - Vachel
1994
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (TV Series) as
Narrator
- As You Like It (1994) - Narrator (voice)
1994
Mesmer as
Doctor
1994
The House of Eliott (TV Series) as
Sir John Crowborough
- Episode #3.10 (1994) - Sir John Crowborough
- Episode #3.9 (1994) - Sir John Crowborough
1994
In Suspicious Circumstances (TV Series) as
James Maybrick
- Poisoned Whispers (1994) - James Maybrick
1989
Tales of Sherwood Forest (TV Series) as
David Walser
- Back in Your Own Backyard (1989) - David Walser
- There's a Small Hotel (1989) - David Walser
1988
Dreams, Secrets, Beautiful Lies (TV Movie) as
Edward
1988
Screen Two (TV Series) as
Gareth
- Run for the Lifeboat (1988) - Gareth
1984
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series) as
Dr. John Watson
- The Final Problem (1985) - Dr. John Watson
- The Red Headed League (1985) - Dr. John Watson
- The Resident Patient (1985) - Dr. John Watson
- The Norwood Builder (1985) - Dr. John Watson
- The Greek Interpreter (1985) - Dr. John Watson
- The Copper Beeches (1985) - Dr. John Watson
- The Blue Carbuncle (1984) - Dr. John Watson
- The Speckled Band (1984) - Dr. John Watson
- The Crooked Man (1984) - Dr. John Watson
- The Solitary Cyclist (1984) - Dr. John Watson
- The Naval Treaty (1984) - Dr. John Watson
- Die tanzenden Männchen (1984) - Dr. John Watson
- Ein Skandal in Böhmen (1984) - Dr. John Watson
1984
Joy to the World: A Celebration of Christmas (TV Short) as
Dr. John H. Watson
1983
Spyship (TV Mini Series) as
Rokoff
- Episode #1.6 (1983) - Rokoff
- Episode #1.5 (1983) - Rokoff
- Episode #1.3 (1983) - Rokoff
- Episode #1.2 (1983) - Rokoff
- Episode #1.1 (1983) - Rokoff
1983
Reilly: Ace of Spies (TV Mini Series) as
Stalin
- Shutdown (1983) - Stalin
- The Last Journey (1983) - Stalin
1982
Nanny (TV Series) as
Sam Tavener
- Let Nothing You Dismay (1983) - Sam Tavener
- Into the Blitz (1983) - Sam Tavener
- A Sense of Duty (1983) - Sam Tavener
- A Twist of Fate (1982) - Sam Tavener
- The Love Child (1982) - Sam Tavener
1983
Richard III (TV Movie) as
Sir William Catesby
1983
The Campaign (TV Movie) as
Tony McLayne
1983
The Second Part of Henry the Sixth (TV Movie) as
Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
1983
The First Part of Henry the Sixt (TV Movie) as
Duke of Gloucester
1981
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow as
The Friar
1981
The Winter's Tale (TV Movie) as
Camillo
1980
Spy! (TV Series) as
Sergei
- The Murder Machine (1980) - Sergei
1971
Play for Today (TV Series) as
Mick Connor / Cardinal Volponi / Michael Regan
- Comedians (1979) - Mick Connor
- A Choice of Evils (1977) - Cardinal Volponi
- Michael Regan (1971) - Michael Regan
1975
Crown Court (TV Series) as
Peter Gavin / Ralph Gibbs / Dr. Anthony Boyde
- Cash: Part 1 (1979) - Peter Gavin
- Meeting Place: Part 3 (1978) - Peter Gavin
- Meeting Place: Part 2 (1978) - Peter Gavin
- Meeting Place: Part 1 (1978) - Peter Gavin
- Home Sweet Home: Part 3 (1977) - Ralph Gibbs
- Home Sweet Home: Part 2 (1977) - Ralph Gibbs
- Home Sweet Home: Part 1 (1977) - Ralph Gibbs
- The Healing Hand: Part 3 (1975) - Dr. Anthony Boyde
- The Healing Hand: Part 2 (1975) - Dr. Anthony Boyde
- The Healing Hand: Part 1 (1975) - Dr. Anthony Boyde
1978
BBC2 Play of the Week (TV Series) as
Len
- Return Fare (1978) - Len
1978
Armchair Thriller (TV Series) as
Tom Amyas M.P. / Tom Amyas, MP
- Quiet as a Nun: Part 4: Witness and Wills (1978) - Tom Amyas M.P.
- Quiet as a Nun: Part 2: The Chapel (1978) - Tom Amyas M.P.
- Quiet as a Nun: Part 1: The Tower (1978) - Tom Amyas, MP
1977
Esther Waters (TV Series) as
Fred Parsons
- Episode #1.4 (1977) - Fred Parsons
- Episode #1.3 (1977) - Fred Parsons
1976
Centre Play (TV Series) as
Tweed
- Showcase: Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground (1976) - Tweed
1975
Rooms (TV Series) as
Alan Alanson
- Alan and Peter: Part 2 (1975) - Alan Alanson
- Alan and Peter: Part 1 (1975) - Alan Alanson
1975
The Love School (TV Series) as
William Morris
- The Artisan (1975) - William Morris
- Beata Beatrix (1975) - William Morris
- Remember Me (1975) - William Morris
1973
Barlow at Large (TV Series) as
Bill Walker
- Informant (1973) - Bill Walker
1972
Villains (TV Series) as
Eric
- Billy Boy (1972) - Eric
1972
Holly (TV Series) as
Tom Prentiss
- Episode #1.6 (1972) - Tom Prentiss
- Episode #1.5 (1972) - Tom Prentiss
- Episode #1.4 (1972) - Tom Prentiss
- Episode #1.3 (1972) - Tom Prentiss
- Episode #1.2 (1972) - Tom Prentiss
- Episode #1.1 (1972) - Tom Prentiss
1971
The Guardians (TV Series) as
Dr. Frank Benedict / Dr. Benedict
- End in Dust (1971) - Dr. Frank Benedict
- The Killing Trade (1971) - Dr. Benedict
- The Nature of the Beast (1971) - Dr. Benedict
- The Dirtiest Man in the World (1971) - Dr. Frank Benedict
- Appearances (1971) - Dr. Benedict
- Quarmby (1971) - Dr. Frank Benedict
- The Logical Approach (1971) - Dr. Benedict
- The State of England (1971) - Dr. Frank Benedict
1971
Crime of Passion (TV Series) as
Andre
- Louis (1971) - Andre
1971
Hine (TV Series) as
George Dyson MP
- The Old School Noose (1971) - George Dyson MP
1970
The Woodlanders (TV Series) as
Giles Winterborne
- Marty (1970) - Giles Winterborne
- Felice (1970) - Giles Winterborne
- Grace (1970) - Giles Winterborne
- Giles (1970) - Giles Winterborne
1970
Manhunt (TV Series) as
Beauchamps
- Fare Forward, Voyagers (1970) - Beauchamps
1969
The Wednesday Play (TV Series) as
Len
- There Is Also Tomorrow (1969) - Len
1963
Z Cars (TV Series) as
Ernie Franks / Dannyboy / Johnny Oulton
- All the Birds of the Air: Part 2 (1969) - Ernie Franks
- All the Birds of the Air: Part 1 (1969) - Ernie Franks
- Don't Wrap It Up, I'll Take It with Me: Part 2 (1967) - Dannyboy
- Don't Wrap It Up, I'll Take It with Me: Part 1 (1967) - Dannyboy
- Follow My Leader (1963) - Johnny Oulton
1968
The Champions (TV Series) as
Roger Carson
- The Fanatics (1968) - Roger Carson
1968
Dr. Finlay's Casebook (TV Series) as
Dr. Rawlings
- 'Is There Anybody There?' Said the Traveller (1968) - Dr. Rawlings
1965
Dixon of Dock Green (TV Series) as
Wally Morton / Medway / Brian Wicks
- Caesar's Wife (1968) - Wally Morton
- Witness Summons (1965) - Medway
- A Fine Art (1965) - Brian Wicks
1967
Inheritance (TV Series) as
Henry Morcer / Henry Morcar
- A Man of His Time (1967) - Henry Morcer
- Of Eros and of Dust (1967) - Henry Morcar
- Slump (1967) - Henry Morcar
- The Men Who Marched Away (1967) - Henry Morcer
- Misalliance (1967) - Henry Morcer
1963
ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) as
Ken Wickes / Major Digby
- ITV Summer Playhouse #3: Death by Misadventure (1967) - Ken Wickes
- For King and Country #3: Tunnel Trench (1963) - Major Digby
1967
The Fellows (TV Series) as
Det. Sgt. Wayland
- Inside Out: Part 1 (1967) - Det. Sgt. Wayland
1966
Conflict (TV Series) as
Dr. John Faustus / Sam Gerridge
- Doctor Faustus (1967) - Dr. John Faustus
- Caste (1966) - Sam Gerridge
1966
Vendetta (TV Series) as
Beppo
- The Dolly Man (1966) - Beppo
1966
The Baron (TV Series) as
Whetlor
- You Can't Win Them All (1966) - Whetlor
1963
Coronation Street (TV Series) as
Jack Benjamin / Schoolmaster
- Episode #1.583 (1966) - Jack Benjamin
- Episode #1.582 (1966) - Jack Benjamin
- Episode #1.573 (1966) - Jack Benjamin
- Episode #1.572 (1966) - Jack Benjamin
- Episode #1.304 (1963) - Schoolmaster
1966
Softly Softly (TV Series) as
Swaine
- Best Out of Three (1966) - Swaine
1965
Redcap (TV Series) as
Corporal Bond / Private Burroughs
- An Ambush Among Friends (1966) - Corporal Bond
- The Patrol (1965) - Private Burroughs
1963
Sergeant Cork (TV Series) as
Joe Tyler / Arthur Stephens
- The Case of the Horseless Carriage (1966) - Joe Tyler
- The Case of the Stagedoor Johnnie (1963) - Arthur Stephens
1966
The Man in Room 17 (TV Series) as
Lieut. Quatrano
- Vendetta (1966) - Lieut. Quatrano
1966
A Game of Murder (TV Series) as
Det. Insp. Ed Royce
- Episode #1.6 (1966) - Det. Insp. Ed Royce
- Episode #1.5 (1966) - Det. Insp. Ed Royce
- Episode #1.4 (1966) - Det. Insp. Ed Royce
- Episode #1.3 (1966) - Det. Insp. Ed Royce
- Episode #1.2 (1966) - Det. Insp. Ed Royce
- Episode #1.1 (1966) - Det. Insp. Ed Royce
1965
A Poor Gentleman (TV Series) as
Tropatchov
- Part Two (1965) - Tropatchov
- Part One (1965) - Tropatchov
1965
Riviera Police (TV Series) as
Jack Dysart
- Take It Sideways and Pray (1965) - Jack Dysart
1965
Sherlock Holmes (TV Series) as
Sir George Burnwell
- The Beryl Coronet (1965) - Sir George Burnwell
1964
The Indian Tales of Rudyard Kipling (TV Series) as
Private Terence Mulvaney
- His Private Honour (1964) - Private Terence Mulvaney
- Love o' Women (1964) - Private Terence Mulvaney
- Watches of the Night (1964) - Private Terence Mulvaney
- Black Jack (1964) - Private Terence Mulvaney
- The Madness of Private Ortheris (1964) - Private Terence Mulvaney
- Private Learoyd's Story (1964) - Private Terence Mulvaney
1964
Rattle of a Simple Man as
Jack (uncredited)
1964
Detective (TV Series) as
David Loring
- The Loring Mystery (1964) - David Loring
1964
Saturday Night Out as
Manager
1964
The Villains (TV Series) as
Tommy
- Les Girls (1964) - Tommy
1963
Friday Night (TV Series) as
Bill Palethorpe
- Plastic Mac in Winter (1963) - Bill Palethorpe
1963
The Avengers (TV Series) as
John Wrightson
- Death of a Batman (1963) - John Wrightson
1963
The Sentimental Agent (TV Series) as
Civic Guard
- May the Saints Preserve Us (1963) - Civic Guard
1963
Maupassant (TV Series) as
Enice
- Fathers and Sons (1963) - Enice
1963
No Hiding Place (TV Series) as
Archie Martin
- Alibis Are Fixed (1963) - Archie Martin
1963
24-Hour Call (TV Series) as
Ron Smith
- No Time for Doctors (1963) - Ron Smith
Self
2007
The Shackles of Sherlock (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Presenter
1999
The 11 O'Clock Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.28 (1999) - Self
1999
Heart of the Matter (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- TV or Not TV? (1999) - Self
1991
Purple Triangles (Short documentary) as
Self - Readings (voice)
Archive Footage
2018
La galerie France 5 (TV Series documentary) as
Dr. John Watson
- Sherlock Holmes contre Conan Doyle (2018) - Dr. John Watson
1999
The Great Detectives (TV Series documentary) as
Dr. Watson
- The Mysterious Affair of Sherlock Holmes and the Visionary Doctor (1999) - Dr. Watson
1986
The Stamp of Greatness (TV Series) as
Dr. Watson
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle the Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes (1986) - Dr. Watson
References
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