David Burke
Acting
David Burke is an English actor, known for playing Dr. John 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.
TV Shows(36)
The Closer
Mr. Murdoch
2005
A Ghost Story for Christmas
Patten
2005
Spooks
Fiona's Father
2002
Waking the Dead
Philip Bryant
2001
Midsomer Murders
John Farrow
1997
Testament: The Bible in Animation
God (voice)
1996
Space Precinct
Vachel
1994
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Narrator (voice)
1992
Performance
Kent
1991
The House of Eliott
Sir John Crowborough
1991
In Suspicious Circumstances
James Maybrick
1991
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Sir Arthur Stanley
1989
The Bill
1984
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. John H. Watson
1984
Spyship
1983
Reilly: Ace of Spies
Stalin
1983
Nanny
1981
Our John Willie
1980
Armchair Thriller
Tom Amyas, MP
1978
BBC2 Play of the Week
Len
1977
The Love School
William Morris
1975
Centre Play
Tweed
1973
Crown Court
1972
Holly
Tom Prentiss
1972
Villains
Eric
1972
A Ghost Story for Christmas
Patten
1971
The Guardians
1971
Play for Today
1970
Manhunt
Beauchamps
1970
The Champions
Roger Carson
1968
Inheritance
Henry Morcer
1967
A Game of Murder
Det. Insp. Ed Royce
1966
Redcap
1964
Sherlock Holmes
1964
Coronation Street
Jack Benjamin
1960
No Hiding Place
1959
Movies(32)
Only the Lonely
George
2018
The Young Messiah
Blind Rabbi
2016
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
2015
The Woman in Black
PC Collins
2012
Love and Distrust
Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
2010
The Summer House
Freddie
2010
Number 13
Gunton, Hotel Landlord
2006
Random Quest
Professor / JK Harshom
2006
A View from a Hill
Patten
2005
The Rivals
Sir Anthony Absolute
2004
Three Sisters
Chebutykin
2003
Bertie and Elizabeth
Lord Reith
2002
King Lear
Kent
1998
Twelfth Night
Party Guest / Dancer
1996
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
Dr. John H. Watson
1995
Mesmer
Doctor de Vauzesmes
1994
Run for the Lifeboat
Gareth
1988
The Tragedy of Richard III
Sir William Catesby
1983
Henry VI Part 2
Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
1983
Henry VI Part 1
Duke of Gloucester
1983
Spaghetti House
Davis
1982
The Winter's Tale
Camillo
1981
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
The Friar
1981
Comedians
Mick Connor
1979
Return Fare
Len
1978
Quiet as a Nun
Tom Amyas M.P.
1978
A Choice of Evils
Cardinal Volponi
1977
Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground
Tweed
1976
Michael Regan
Michael Reagan
1971
There Is Also Tomorrow
Len
1969
Rattle of a Simple Man
Jack (uncredited)
1964
Saturday Night Out
Manager
1964