David Burke
View on IMDb ↗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.
Known for
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Winter's Tale
King Lear
Sherlock Holmes
Agatha Christie's Poirot
The Rivals
The Tragedy of Richard III
Quiet as a Nun
Michael Regan
RedcapFilmography (72)
- 2018
Only the LonelyGeorge - 2016
The Young MessiahBlind Rabbi - 2015
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter - 2012
The Woman in BlackPC Collins - 2010
Love and DistrustFreddie (segment "The Summer House") - 2010
The Summer HouseFreddie - 2006
Random QuestProfessor / JK Harshom - 2006
Number 13Gunton, Hotel Landlord - 2005
The CloserMr. Murdoch - 2005
A View from a HillPatten - 2005A Ghost Story for ChristmasPatten
- 2004
The RivalsSir Anthony Absolute - 2003
Three SistersChebutykin - 2002
SpooksFiona's Father - 2002
Bertie and ElizabethLord Reith - 2001
Waking the DeadPhilip Bryant - 1998
King LearKent - 1997
Midsomer MurdersJohn Farrow - 1996
Testament: The Bible in AnimationGod (voice) - 1996
Twelfth NightParty Guest / Dancer - 1995Sherlock Holmes: The Great DetectiveDr. John H. Watson
- 1994
Space PrecinctVachel - 1994
MesmerDoctor de Vauzesmes - 1992
Shakespeare: The Animated TalesNarrator (voice) - 1991
The House of EliottSir John Crowborough - 1991
In Suspicious CircumstancesJames Maybrick - 1991
PerformanceKent - 1989
Agatha Christie's PoirotSir Arthur Stanley - 1988
Run for the LifeboatGareth - 1985
Screen TwoGareth - 1984
The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesDr John H. Watson - 1984
Sherlock HolmesDr. John H. Watson - 1984
The Bill - 1983
The Tragedy of Richard IIISir William Catesby - 1983
Henry VI Part 1Duke of Gloucester - 1983
Henry VI Part 2Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher - 1983
Spyship - 1983
Reilly: Ace of SpiesStalin - 1982
Spaghetti HouseDavis - 1981
The Winter's TaleCamillo - 1981
The Man Who Saw TomorrowThe Friar - 1981
Nanny - 1980Our John Willie
- 1979
ComediansMick Connor - 1978
Quiet as a NunTom Amyas M.P. - 1978
Armchair ThrillerTom Amyas, MP - 1978
Return FareLen - 1977
BBC2 Play of the WeekLen - 1977
A Choice of EvilsCardinal Volponi - 1976
Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' GroundTweed - 1975
The Love SchoolWilliam Morris - 1973
Centre PlayTweed - 1972
VillainsEric - 1972
Crown Court - 1972
HollyTom Prentiss - 1971
Michael ReganMichael Reagan - 1971
A Ghost Story for ChristmasGunton, Hotel Landlord - 1971
The GuardiansDr. Frank Benedict - 1970
ManhuntBeauchamps - 1970
Play for Today - 1969
There Is Also TomorrowLen - 1968
The ChampionsRoger Carson - 1967InheritanceHenry Morcer
- 1966
A Game of MurderDet. Insp. Ed Royce - 1964
Redcap - 1964
Sherlock Holmes - 1964
Saturday Night OutManager - 1964
Rattle of a Simple ManJack (uncredited) - 1964
The Wednesday PlayLen - 1961
The AvengersJohn Wrightson - 1960
Coronation StreetJack Benjamin - 1959
No Hiding Place