David Sterne

David Sterne

Acting

Born:
1946-11-01
Place of birth:
Chichester, Sussex, England, UK

Biography

David Sterne (born 1946) is an English actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1973. After leaving the British Army, Sterne trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has worked in television, film and radio for over 40 years. He is most recognised for his portrayal of Larry Bishop in the BBC's 'Detectorists', and more recently as Tom Thomas in three seasons of Britbox's 'The Sister Boniface Mysteries'. His mentor was Lindsay Anderson (Director of "If..." & "O Lucky Man!"). His daughter is Rachel Stone, an Associate Producer with Hartswood Films UK.

Known For

Filmography

The Hoarder

The Hoarder

2026Fred Hunt
Movie
Enola Holmes 3

Enola Holmes 3

6.62026Coachman Eric
Movie
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

7.12026George
Movie
Friday is Mushroom Soup

Friday is Mushroom Soup

2025Doug
Movie
Patience

Patience

7.22025Brother Swavek
TV
Ellis

Ellis

5.92024Foster Lang
TV
The Change

The Change

7.12023Policeman
TV
A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

6.22022Egeus
Movie
The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth

7.42022Gent #1
TV
Sister Boniface Mysteries

Sister Boniface Mysteries

6.52022Tom Thomas
TV
The Cathar

The Cathar

2021Landowner
Movie
The Protégé

The Protégé

6.52021Doctor
Movie
Grace

Grace

6.82021Senior Clive Ellis
TV
Ruth

Ruth

7.82021Kenneth
Movie
Bridgerton

Bridgerton

8.02020Farmer Robert
TV
Gentleman Jack

Gentleman Jack

7.92019Bishop
TV
Granbad

Granbad

5.02019Granddad
Movie
The Last Witness

The Last Witness

5.82018Kings Arms Landlord
Movie
1066: A Year to Conquer England

1066: A Year to Conquer England

7.02017English Noble
Movie
1066: A Year to Conquer England

1066: A Year to Conquer England

2017English Noble
TV
The Living and the Dead

The Living and the Dead

6.72016Abel North
TV
Flowers

Flowers

7.32016Bolero
TV
The Coroner

The Coroner

6.32015John 'Blackbeard' Fraser
TV
Midwinter of the Spirit

Midwinter of the Spirit

6.62015Cannon Dobbs
TV
Legacy

Legacy

4.42015Homeless Guy
Movie
Arthur & Merlin

Arthur & Merlin

5.02015King Vortigern
Movie
National Theatre Live: Treasure Island

National Theatre Live: Treasure Island

6.22015Blind Pew
Movie
Detectorists

Detectorists

8.22014Bishop
TV
Blood Moon

Blood Moon

5.62014Charlie Packham
Movie
Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This

Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This

6.92014Billy Mayo
Movie
300: Rise of an Empire

300: Rise of an Empire

6.12014Old Statesman
Movie
N.F.A. (No Fixed Abode)

N.F.A. (No Fixed Abode)

2013John
Movie
Atlantis

Atlantis

6.42013Dymas
TV
Da Vinci's Demons

Da Vinci's Demons

7.62013
TV
Vikings

Vikings

8.12013Gudmund
TV
Truth or Dare

Truth or Dare

5.62012Woodbridge
Movie
Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels

5.22010Foreman
Movie
The Nativity

The Nativity

8.82010Abimael
TV
Never Let Me Go

Never Let Me Go

6.82010Keffers
Movie
The Wolfman

The Wolfman

5.92010Kirk
Movie
National Theatre Live: Nation

National Theatre Live: Nation

8.52010Captain Roberts
Movie
Round Ireland with a Fridge

Round Ireland with a Fridge

5.32010Mac
Movie
Dorian Gray

Dorian Gray

6.02009Theatre Manager
Movie
Shadows in the Sun

Shadows in the Sun

4.62009Roger
Movie
The Boat That Rocked

The Boat That Rocked

7.22009Marianne's Captain
Movie
Slaughter

Slaughter

4.32009Jorgen
Movie
Merlin

Merlin

7.82008The Apothecary
TV
RocknRolla

RocknRolla

7.02008Barman
Movie
Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

6.72007Cellarman
Movie
Holby Blue

Holby Blue

7.12007Desk Sergeant Edward 'Mac' McFadden
TV
Robin Hood

Robin Hood

6.92006
TV
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

7.42006Edinburgh Cook
Movie
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

7.82005Ministry Wizard
Movie
Not Only But Always

Not Only But Always

6.52004Teabag
Movie
Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

5.82004Queen's Crawley Mail Coach Driver
Movie
The Mysti Show

The Mysti Show

6.02004
TV
Hustle

Hustle

7.82004Bob
TV
The Afternoon Play

The Afternoon Play

6.52003Gordon
TV
Serious & Organised

Serious & Organised

2003Older Guard
TV
Love or Money

Love or Money

8.02001Willy
Movie