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David Burke
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David Burke

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1934 – 2026 · Liverpool, England, UK · Active 1959–2018

David Burke, a British actor born in 1934, made a notable impact in the realm of television and film. He appears in Saturday Night Out (1964), a film that captures the vibrant spirit of the 1960s, and The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981), where he navigates the enigmatic world of prophecy and fate. Known for his role as Dr. John Watson in the acclaimed Granada series of Sherlock Holmes, Burke's performances in these films reflect his ability to embody complex characters, contributing to the rich tapestry of cult cinema.

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Saturday Night Out

Saturday Night Out

1964 ★ 6.0
as Manager

Five seamen and a passenger are intent on making the most of the 14 hours they will spend in London.

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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
1981 · ★7.4
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Woman in Black (2012)
The Woman in Black
2012
Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989)
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Midsomer Murders (1997)
Midsomer Murders
1997
The Closer (2005)
The Closer
2005
Sherlock Holmes (1984)
Sherlock Holmes
1984
The Young Messiah (2016)
The Young Messiah
2016

Filmography

74 credits
2010s 6 credits
2018
Only the Lonely as George
Movie
2016
The Young Messiah as Blind Rabbi
Movie ★ 6.4
2015
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
Movie ★ 6.1
2012
The Woman in Black as PC Collins
Movie ★ 6.1
2010
Love and Distrust as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
Movie ★ 3.9
2010
The Summer House as Freddie
Movie ★ 2.3
2000s 10 credits
2006
Random Quest as Professor / JK Harshom
Movie ★ 6.7
2006
Number 13 as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
Movie ★ 6.3
2005
A View from a Hill as Patten
Movie ★ 7.2
2005
The Closer as Mr. Murdoch
TV ★ 7.9
2005
A Ghost Story for Christmas as Patten
TV
2004
The Rivals as Sir Anthony Absolute
Movie ★ 8.0
2003
Three Sisters as Chebutykin
Movie
2002
Bertie and Elizabeth as Lord Reith
Movie ★ 6.4
2002
Spooks as Fiona's Father
TV ★ 7.7
2001
Waking the Dead as Philip Bryant
TV ★ 7.3
1990s 12 credits
1998
King Lear as Kent
Movie ★ 8.5
1997
Midsomer Murders as John Farrow
TV ★ 7.5
1997
Midsomer Murders as Fred Messenger
TV ★ 7.5
1996
Twelfth Night as Party Guest / Dancer
Movie ★ 7.0
1996
Testament: The Bible in Animation as God (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
1995
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective as Dr. John H. Watson
Movie
1994
Mesmer as Doctor de Vauzesmes
Movie ★ 6.0
1994
Space Precinct as Vachel
TV ★ 6.4
1992
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales as Narrator (voice)
TV ★ 6.4
1991
The House of Eliott as Sir John Crowborough
TV ★ 6.6
1991
Performance as Kent
TV ★ 6.3
1991
In Suspicious Circumstances as James Maybrick
TV ★ 6.5
1980s 15 credits
1989
Agatha Christie's Poirot as Sir Arthur Stanley
TV ★ 8.2
1988
Run for the Lifeboat as Gareth
Movie
1985
Screen Two as Gareth
TV ★ 7.1
1984
The Bill
TV ★ 6.8
1984
Sherlock Holmes as Dr. John H. Watson
TV ★ 8.2
1983
Henry VI Part 2 as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
Movie ★ 7.5
1983
Henry VI Part 1 as Duke of Gloucester
Movie ★ 7.7
1983
The Tragedy of Richard III as Sir William Catesby
Movie ★ 8.0
1983
Spyship
TV ★ 7.5
1983
Reilly: Ace of Spies as Stalin
TV ★ 7.0
1982
Spaghetti House as Davis
Movie ★ 6.3
1981
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow● as The Friar
Movie ★ 7.0
1981
The Winter's Tale as Camillo
Movie ★ 9.5
1981
Nanny
TV ★ 6.7
1980
Our John Willie
TV ★ 7.0
1970s 20 credits
1979
Comedians as Mick Connor
Movie ★ 7.5
1978
Return Fare as Len
Movie
1978
Quiet as a Nun as Tom Amyas M.P.
Movie ★ 8.0
1978
Armchair Thriller as Tom Amyas, MP
TV ★ 4.2
1978
Armchair Thriller as Tom Amyas M.P.
TV ★ 4.2
1977
A Choice of Evils as Cardinal Volponi
Movie
1977
BBC2 Play of the Week as Len
TV ★ 7.0
1976
Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground as Tweed
Movie
1975
The Love School as William Morris
TV
1973
Centre Play as Tweed
TV ★ 7.0
1972
Crown Court
TV ★ 5.7
1972
Holly as Tom Prentiss
TV
1972
Villains as Eric
TV ★ 7.5
1971
Michael Regan as Michael Reagan
Movie ★ 8.0
1971
The Guardians as Dr. Frank Benedict
TV ★ 6.0
1971
A Ghost Story for Christmas as Patten
TV ★ 7.4
1971
A Ghost Story for Christmas as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
TV ★ 7.4
1970
Play for Today
TV ★ 6.6
1970
Manhunt as Beauchamps
TV ★ 6.8
1970
Play for Today as Cardinal Volponi
TV ★ 6.6
1960s 10 credits
1969
There Is Also Tomorrow as Len
Movie ★ 7.0
1968
The Champions as Roger Carson
TV ★ 6.5
1967
Inheritance as Henry Morcer
TV ★ 6.0
1966
A Game of Murder as Det. Insp. Ed Royce
TV
1964
Saturday Night Out● as Manager
Movie ★ 6.0
1964
Rattle of a Simple Man as Jack (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1964
Redcap
TV ★ 8.0
1964
Sherlock Holmes
TV ★ 6.7
1964
The Wednesday Play as Len
TV ★ 5.2
1960
Coronation Street as Jack Benjamin
TV ★ 5.4
1950s 1 credit
1959
No Hiding Place
TV ★ 4.8