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David Burke

Actor

Born May 25, 1934 Died May 1, 2026 Liverpool, England, UK 16 database credits
Actor

David Burke was a British actor, known for playing Dr. John Watson in two 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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About David Burke

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David Burke was a British actor, known for playing Dr. John Watson in two 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.

Full name
David Burke
Also known as
Дэвид Бёрк, Дэвид Берк, David Burke
Birthday
May 25, 1934
Death date
May 1, 2026
Birthplace
Liverpool, England, UK
Occupation
Actor

TV Shows & Filmography

16 unique database titles.

The Closer posterThe Closer2005–2012 · TV SeriesMr. Murdoch
Spooks posterSpooks2002–2011 · TV SeriesFiona's Father
Waking the Dead posterWaking the Dead2001–2011 · TV SeriesPhilip Bryant
Midsomer Murders posterMidsomer Murders1997–Present · TV SeriesJohn Farrow
Space Precinct posterSpace Precinct1994–1995 · TV SeriesVachel
Performance posterPerformance1991–1998 · TV SeriesKent
Agatha Christie's Poirot posterAgatha Christie's Poirot1989–2013 · TV SeriesSir Arthur Stanley
The Bill posterThe Bill1984–2010 · TV Series
BBC2 Play of the Week posterBBC2 Play of the Week1977–1979 · TV SeriesLen
Centre Play posterCentre Play1973–1977 · TV SeriesTweed
Crown Court posterCrown Court1972–Present · TV Series
The Guardians posterThe Guardians1971 · TV SeriesDr. Frank Benedict
The Champions posterThe Champions1968–1969 · TV SeriesRoger Carson
The Wednesday Play posterThe Wednesday Play1964–1970 · TV SeriesLen
The Avengers posterThe Avengers1961–1969 · TV SeriesJohn Wrightson
No Hiding Place posterNo Hiding Place1959–1967 · TV Series

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