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David Bradley
Acting

David Bradley

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

17 Apr 1942

Age

84 Years

Born In

York, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Total Projects

150

Years Active

58 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.9 ★

Overview

David Bradley (born 17 April 1942) is an English actor. He is most widely known for portraying Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series, Walder Frey in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, and Abraham Setrakian in the FX horror series The Strain. He was awarded a Olivier Award in 1991 for his supporting role in King Lear...

Filmography

Life Goes On

movie

Life Goes On

2026

Life Goes On

as Bill

My Sister's Bones

movie

My Sister's Bones

2026

My Sister's Bones

as Ray

Frankenstein

movie

Frankenstein

2025

Frankenstein

as Blind Man

A Night Like This

movie

A Night Like This

2025

A Night Like This

as John

VE Day 80

tv

VE Day 80

2025

VE Day 80

as Self

Coma

tv

Coma

2024

Coma

as Harry

Good Grief

movie

Good Grief

2023

Good Grief

as Duncan

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

movie

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

2023

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

as Fowler (voice)

Your Christmas or Mine 2

movie

Your Christmas or Mine 2

2023

Your Christmas or Mine 2

as Jack

Allelujah

movie

Allelujah

2023

Allelujah

as Joe Colman

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

movie

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

2022

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

as Self

Your Christmas or Mine?

movie

Your Christmas or Mine?

2022

Your Christmas or Mine?

as Jack

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

movie

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

2022

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

as Geppetto (voice)

Catherine Called Birdy

movie

Catherine Called Birdy

2022

Catherine Called Birdy

as Lord Gideon Sidebottom

Type

movie

Type

2022

Type

as Doctor (voice)

The Responder

tv

The Responder

2022

The Responder

as Davey

Jolt

movie

Jolt

2021

Jolt

as Gareth Fizel

Roy

movie

Roy

2021

Roy

as Roy

Mandy

tv

Mandy

2020

Mandy

as Frank

Wizards: Tales of Arcadia

tv

Wizards: Tales of Arcadia

2020

Wizards: Tales of Arcadia

as Merlin (voice)

Adventure Time: Distant Lands

tv

Adventure Time: Distant Lands

2020

Adventure Time: Distant Lands

as Old Finn (voice)

Gangs of London

tv

Gangs of London

2020

Gangs of London

as Jim

After Life

tv

After Life

2019

After Life

as Tony's Dad

After Life

tv

After Life

2019

After Life

as Ray

Les Misérables

tv

Les Misérables

2018

Les Misérables

as Gillenormand

Await Further Instructions

movie

Await Further Instructions

2018

Await Further Instructions

as Grandad

Hang Ups

tv

Hang Ups

2018

Hang Ups

as Frank Ellerby

Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time

movie

Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time

2017

Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time

as The Doctor (1)

The Lodgers

movie

The Lodgers

2017

The Lodgers

as Bermingham

Edmund the Magnificent

movie

Edmund the Magnificent

2017

Edmund the Magnificent

as Farmer

Broadcast Signal Intrusion

movie

Broadcast Signal Intrusion

2016

Broadcast Signal Intrusion

as James' Father

The Young Messiah

movie

The Young Messiah

2016

The Young Messiah

as Old Rabbi

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands

tv

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands

2016

Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands

as Gorrik

The Strain

tv

The Strain

2014

The Strain

as Professor Abraham Setrakian

An Adventure in Space and Time

movie

An Adventure in Space and Time

2013

An Adventure in Space and Time

as William Hartnell

The World's End

movie

The World's End

2013

The World's End

as Basil

Broadchurch

tv

Broadchurch

2013

Broadchurch

as Jack Marshall

Frankenstein: A Modern Myth

movie

Frankenstein: A Modern Myth

2012

Frankenstein: A Modern Myth

as Self - Narrator (voice)

World Without End

tv

World Without End

2012

World Without End

as Brother Joseph

Bad Sugar

movie

Bad Sugar

2012

Bad Sugar

as Ralphfred Cauldwell

Bad Education

tv

Bad Education

2012

Bad Education

as Ennis

The Hollow Crown

tv

The Hollow Crown

2012

The Hollow Crown

as Gardener

Prisoners' Wives

tv

Prisoners' Wives

2012

Prisoners' Wives

as Frank

Eternal Law

tv

Eternal Law

2012

Eternal Law

When Harry Left Hogwarts

movie

When Harry Left Hogwarts

2011

When Harry Left Hogwarts

as Self

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

tv

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

as Self - Participant

The Holding

movie

The Holding

2011

The Holding

as Cooper

Captain America: The First Avenger

movie

Captain America: The First Avenger

2011

Captain America: The First Avenger

as Tower Keeper

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

movie

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

2011

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

as Argus Filch

Game of Thrones

tv

Game of Thrones

2011

Game of Thrones

as Walder Frey

Silk

tv

Silk

2011

Silk

as LJ Reynolds

Another Year

movie

Another Year

2010

Another Year

as Ronnie

Five Daughters

tv

Five Daughters

2010

Five Daughters

as Patrick Palmer

Harold Pinter:  A Celebration

movie

Harold Pinter: A Celebration

2010

Harold Pinter: A Celebration

as Self

Harry Brown

movie

Harry Brown

2009

Harry Brown

as Leonard Attwell

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

movie

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

as Argus Filch

I Know You Know

movie

I Know You Know

2009

I Know You Know

as Mr Fisher

The Daisy Chain

movie

The Daisy Chain

2008

The Daisy Chain

as Sean Cryan

The Colour of Magic

tv

The Colour of Magic

2008

The Colour of Magic

as Cohen the Barbarian

Ashes to Ashes

tv

Ashes to Ashes

2008

Ashes to Ashes

The Sarah Jane Adventures

tv

The Sarah Jane Adventures

2007

The Sarah Jane Adventures

as Shansheeth Blue (voice)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

movie

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

2007

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

as Argus Filch

True Dare Kiss

tv

True Dare Kiss

2007

True Dare Kiss

as Stanley Tyler

The Tudors

tv

The Tudors

2007

The Tudors

Hot Fuzz

movie

Hot Fuzz

2007

Hot Fuzz

as Arthur Webley

Benidorm

tv

Benidorm

2007

Benidorm

Great British Menu

tv

Great British Menu

2006

Great British Menu

as Self - Guest Judge

Sweeney Todd

movie

Sweeney Todd

2006

Sweeney Todd

as Sweeney's Father

Lycanthropy

movie

Lycanthropy

2006

Lycanthropy

as Club Owner

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

movie

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

2005

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

as Argus Filch

Criminal Minds

tv

Criminal Minds

2005

Criminal Minds

as Martin Sanz

Red Mercury

movie

Red Mercury

2005

Red Mercury

as Neil Ashton

CineRaya

movie

Mr Harvey Lights a Candle

2005

Mr Harvey Lights a Candle

as Archie

Doctor Who

tv

Doctor Who

2005

Doctor Who

as Solomon

Ideal

tv

Ideal

2005

Ideal

as Stemroach

Blackpool

tv

Blackpool

2004

Blackpool

Exorcist: The Beginning

movie

Exorcist: The Beginning

2004

Exorcist: The Beginning

as Father Gionetti

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

movie

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

as Argus Filch

New Tricks

tv

New Tricks

2004

New Tricks

Charles II: The Power and The Passion

tv

Charles II: The Power and The Passion

2003

Charles II: The Power and The Passion

as Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey

The Mayor of Casterbridge

tv

The Mayor of Casterbridge

2003

The Mayor of Casterbridge

as Councillor Vatt

Nicholas Nickleby

movie

Nicholas Nickleby

2002

Nicholas Nickleby

as Nigel Bray

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

movie

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2002

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

as Argus Filch

Wild West

tv

Wild West

2002

Wild West

as Old Jake

The Intended

movie

The Intended

2002

The Intended

as The Priest

This Is Not a Love Song

movie

This Is Not a Love Song

2002

This Is Not a Love Song

as Mr Bellamy

CineRaya

movie

Station Jim

2001

Station Jim

as Elliot

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

movie

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

as Argus Filch

The Way We Live Now

tv

The Way We Live Now

2001

The Way We Live Now

as Mr Broune

Murphy's Law

tv

Murphy's Law

2001

Murphy's Law

as Hatcher, Snr.

Altered Species

movie

Altered Species

2001

Altered Species

as Frank

Shades

tv

Shades

2001

Shades

as Alan Roberts

Gabriel & Me

movie

Gabriel & Me

2001

Gabriel & Me

as Grandad

Waking the Dead

tv

Waking the Dead

2001

Waking the Dead

as George Barlow

Blow Dry

movie

Blow Dry

2001

Blow Dry

as Noah

The King Is Alive

movie

The King Is Alive

2000

The King Is Alive

as Henry

Black Cab

tv

Black Cab

2000

Black Cab

as Gerald

CineRaya

tv

The Wilsons

2000

The Wilsons

Doomwatch: Winter Angel

movie

Doomwatch: Winter Angel

1999

Doomwatch: Winter Angel

as Angel

Tom's Midnight Garden

movie

Tom's Midnight Garden

1999

Tom's Midnight Garden

as Abel

Vanity Fair

tv

Vanity Fair

1998

Vanity Fair

as Sir Pitt Crawley

Reckless: The Sequel

movie

Reckless: The Sequel

1998

Reckless: The Sequel

as Arnold Springer

Left Luggage

movie

Left Luggage

1998

Left Luggage

as Concierge

Our Mutual Friend

tv

Our Mutual Friend

1998

Our Mutual Friend

as Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood

In Your Dreams

movie

In Your Dreams

1997

In Your Dreams

as Tutor

Kangaroo Palace

movie

Kangaroo Palace

1997

Kangaroo Palace

as Mr Macaleese

Midsomer Murders

tv

Midsomer Murders

1997

Midsomer Murders

as Tom

The Moth

tv

The Moth

1997

The Moth

as Dave Waters

Reckless

tv

Reckless

1997

Reckless

as Arnold Springer

The Moth

movie

The Moth

1997

The Moth

as Dave Waters

Kiss and Tell

movie

Kiss and Tell

1996

Kiss and Tell

as Superintendent Hines

Cracker: White Ghost

movie

Cracker: White Ghost

1996

Cracker: White Ghost

as Frank Carter

The Star

movie

The Star

1996

The Star

Our Friends in the North

tv

Our Friends in the North

1996

Our Friends in the North

as Eddie Wells

Bramwell

tv

Bramwell

1995

Bramwell

as Charles Matthews

Band of Gold

tv

Band of Gold

1995

Band of Gold

as Alf

Martin Chuzzlewit

tv

Martin Chuzzlewit

1994

Martin Chuzzlewit

as David Crimple

Measure for Measure

movie

Measure for Measure

1994

Measure for Measure

as Barnadine

Wycliffe

tv

Wycliffe

1994

Wycliffe

as Joe Mawnan

Criminal

movie

Criminal

1994

Criminal

as Headmaster

Fair Game

movie

Fair Game

1994

Fair Game

as Whitby Policeman

The Buddha of Suburbia

tv

The Buddha of Suburbia

1993

The Buddha of Suburbia

as Helen's Father

CineRaya

tv

Full Stretch

1993

Full Stretch

A Touch of Frost

tv

A Touch of Frost

1992

A Touch of Frost

as Les James

Between the Lines

tv

Between the Lines

1992

Between the Lines

Bad Girl

movie

Bad Girl

1992

Bad Girl

as Mike Preach

Performance

tv

Performance

1991

Performance

as Barnadine

A Master of the Marionettes

movie

A Master of the Marionettes

1989

A Master of the Marionettes

as Harry

Shadow of the Noose

tv

Shadow of the Noose

1989

Shadow of the Noose

as Edward Lawrence

Prick Up Your Ears

movie

Prick Up Your Ears

1987

Prick Up Your Ears

as Undertaker

Casualty

tv

Casualty

1986

Casualty

as Stanmore

King of the Ghetto

movie

King of the Ghetto

1986

King of the Ghetto

as Ralph

King of the Ghetto

tv

King of the Ghetto

1986

King of the Ghetto

as Ralph

Tartuffe, or The Imposter

movie

Tartuffe, or The Imposter

1983

Tartuffe, or The Imposter

as Cleante

Findings on a Late Afternoon

movie

Findings on a Late Afternoon

1981

Findings on a Late Afternoon

as Barman

Clapperclaw

movie

Clapperclaw

1981

Clapperclaw

as Wike

The Union

movie

The Union

1981

The Union

as Communist speaker

The Frisco Kid

movie

The Frisco Kid

1979

The Frisco Kid

as Julius Rosensheine

The Professionals

tv

The Professionals

1977

The Professionals

as Tony Kristo

Bill Brand

tv

Bill Brand

1976

Bill Brand

as Peter Malone

Playhouse

tv

Playhouse

1974

Playhouse

as Wike

Playhouse

tv

Playhouse

1974

Playhouse

as Barman

Kisses at Fifty

movie

Kisses at Fifty

1973

Kisses at Fifty

as Policeman

Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.

movie

Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.

1972

Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.

as Parker Street Goalie

Play for Today

tv

Play for Today

1970

Play for Today

as Policeman

Play for Today

tv

Play for Today

1970

Play for Today

as Communist Speaker

Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising

movie

Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising

1970

Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising

Nearest and Dearest

tv

Nearest and Dearest

1968

Nearest and Dearest

as Policeman

CineRaya

movie

Beneath

TBA

Beneath

as Ray

Brothers

movie

Brothers

TBA

Brothers

as Nigel