David Burke

David Burke

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.

Known For

The Woman in Black

as PC Collins

The Young Messiah

as Blind Rabbi

Twelfth Night

as Party Guest / Dancer

Cast Credits

The Young Messiah

as Blind Rabbi

The Woman in Black

as PC Collins

Love and Distrust

as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")

Number 13

as Gunton, Hotel Landlord

Random Quest

as Professor / JK Harshom

The Rivals

as Sir Anthony Absolute

Three Sisters

as Chebutykin

King Lear

as Kent

Twelfth Night

as Party Guest / Dancer

Mesmer

as Doctor de Vauzesmes

The Tragedy of Richard III

as Sir William Catesby

Henry VI Part 2

as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher

Henry VI Part 1

as Duke of Gloucester

Comedians

as Mick Connor

Quiet as a Nun

as Tom Amyas M.P.

A Choice of Evils

as Cardinal Volponi

Michael Regan

as Michael Reagan

Rattle of a Simple Man

as Jack (uncredited)