David Sterne
Acting
David Sterne (born 1946) is an English actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1973. After leaving the British Army, Sterne trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has worked in television, film and radio for over 40 years. He is most recognised for his portrayal of Larry Bishop in the BBC's 'Detectorists', and more recently as Tom Thomas in three seasons of Britbox's 'The Sister Boniface Mysteries'. His mentor was Lindsay Anderson (Director of "If..." & "O Lucky Man!"). His daughter is Rachel Stone, an Associate Producer with Hartswood Films UK.
TV Shows(44)
Patience
Brother Swavek
2025
Ellis
Foster Lang
2024
The Change
Forester
2023
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Gent #1
2022
Sister Boniface Mysteries
Tom Thomas
2022
Grace
Senior Clive Ellis
2021
Bridgerton
Farmer Robert
2020
Gentleman Jack
Bishop
2019
1066: A Year to Conquer England
English Noble
2017
The Living and the Dead
Abel North
2016
Flowers
Bolero
2016
The Coroner
John 'Blackbeard' Fraser
2015
Midwinter of the Spirit
Cannon Dobbs
2015
Detectorists
Larry Bishop
2014
Atlantis
Dymas
2013
Da Vinci's Demons
2013
Vikings
Gudmund
2013
The Nativity
Abimael
2010
Merlin
The Apothecary
2008
Holby Blue
Desk Sergeant Edward 'Mac' McFadden
2007
Robin Hood
2006
The Mysti Show
2004
Hustle
Bob
2004
The Afternoon Play
Gordon
2003
Down to Earth
Bill Thompson
2000
Border Cafe
Danny Hannah
2000
Queen's Nose
Chief
1995
An Independent Man
1995
The Choir
Jim Woodcote
1995
The Vicar of Dibley
1994
Wycliffe
Pub Landlord
1994
Lady Chatterley
Field
1993
In Suspicious Circumstances
Insp Brewster
1991
Birds of a Feather
Policeman
1989
Red Dwarf
Einstein Bob
1988
Casualty
Geoff Cole
1986
Lovejoy
Van Driver
1986
The Bill
1984
Cribb
Carter
1980
The Gentle Touch
1980
Blake's 7
Guard
1978
Anna Karenina
1977
The Sweeney
Ted Parkin
1975
Justice
Lorimer
1971
Movies(51)
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
George
2026
Friday is Mushroom Soup
Doug
2025
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Egeus
2022
The Cathar
Landowner
2021
The Protégé
Doctor
2021
Ruth
Kenneth
2021
Granbad
Granddad
2019
The Last Witness
Kings Arms Landlord
2018
1066: A Year to Conquer England
English Noble
2017
Legacy
Homeless Guy
2015
Arthur & Merlin
King Vortigern
2015
National Theatre Live: Treasure Island
Blind Pew
2015
Blood Moon
Charlie Packham
2014
Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This
Billy Mayo
2014
300: Rise of an Empire
Old Statesman
2014
N.F.A. (No Fixed Abode)
John
2013
Truth or Dare
Woodbridge
2012
Gulliver's Travels
Foreman
2010
Never Let Me Go
Keffers
2010
The Wolfman
Kirk
2010
National Theatre Live: Nation
Captain Roberts
2010
Round Ireland with a Fridge
Mac
2010
Dorian Gray
Theatre Manager
2009
Shadows in the Sun
2009
The Boat That Rocked
Marianne's Captain
2009
Slaughter
Jorgen
2009
RocknRolla
Barman
2008
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Cellarman
2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Edinburgh Cook
2006
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Ministry Wizard
2005
Not Only But Always
Teabag
2004
Vanity Fair
Queen's Crawley Mail Coach Driver
2004
Love or Money
Willy
2001
Superstition
Vassi
2001
Mr In-Between
Detective Inspector Marlowe
2001
A Knight's Tale
Retired Knight
2001
Sabotage!!
General 3 - Nicamore
2000
Jinnah
Birwhistle
1998
Tale of the Mummy
Morris
1998
Photographing Fairies
Prison Warder
1997
Surviving Picasso
Waiting Man
1996
A Very Open Prison
Ricky Dorrell
1995
Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
1992
Is That All There Is?
Self
1992
The Fool
1990
Venom
Driver
1981
You're Not Watching Me, Mummy
Aubrey
1979
Let's Get Laid
Sgt. Millicent
1978
Royal Flash
Policeman
1975
O Lucky Man!
1973
Cat Got Your Tongue
Brian