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David Bradley
David Bradley is best known for Game of Thrones, Criminal Minds, Doctor Who and The Strain. David Bradley was born on April 17, 1942. David Bradley is 84 years old (born April 17, 1942).
- Born
- April 17, 1942 (84 years old)
- Place of birth
- York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Biography
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 at the Royal National Theatre.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025VE Day 80Self
- 2024ComaHarry
- 2022The ResponderDavey
- 2020Gangs of LondonJim
- 2020MandyFrank
- 2020Adventure Time: Distant LandsOld Finn (voice)
- 2020Wizards: Tales of ArcadiaMerlin (voice)
- 2019After LifeTony's Dad
- 2018Les MisérablesGillenormand
- 2018Hang UpsFrank Ellerby
- 2016Beowulf: Return to the ShieldlandsGorrik
- 2014The StrainAbraham Setrakian
- 2013BroadchurchJack Marshall
- 2012World Without EndBrother Joseph
- 2012Prisoners' WivesFrank
- 2012Bad EducationEnnis
- 2012Eternal Law
- 2012The Hollow CrownGardener
- 2011Game of ThronesWalder Frey
- 2011Celebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - Participant
- 2011SilkLJ Reynolds
- 2010Five DaughtersPatrick Palmer
- 2008Ashes to Ashes
- 2008The Colour of MagicCohen the Barbarian
- 2007True Dare KissStanley Tyler
- 2007The Tudors
- 2007Benidorm
- 2007The Sarah Jane AdventuresShansheeth Blue (voice)
- 2006Great British MenuSelf - Guest Judge
- 2005Doctor WhoSolomon
- 2005IdealStemroach
- 2005Criminal MindsMartin Sanz
- 2004Blackpool
- 2004New Tricks
- 2003The Mayor of CasterbridgeCouncillor Vatt
- 2003Charles II: The Power and The PassionSir Edmund Berry Godfrey
- 2003Celebrity Mastermind
- 2002Wild WestOld Jake
- 2001The Way We Live NowMr Broune
- 2001Waking the DeadGeorge Barlow
- 2001ShadesAlan Roberts
- 2001Murphy's LawHatcher, Snr.
- 2000The Wilsons
- 2000Black CabGerald
- 1998Our Mutual FriendRoger 'Rogue' Riderhood
- 1998Vanity FairSir Pitt Crawley
- 1997Midsomer MurdersTom
- 1997RecklessArnold Springer
- 1997The MothDave Waters
- 1996Our Friends in the NorthEddie Wells
- 1995BramwellCharles Matthews
- 1995Band of GoldAlf
- 1995The VetDick Sims
- 1994WycliffeJoe Mawnan
- 1994Martin ChuzzlewitDavid Crimple
- 1993Full Stretch
- 1993The Buddha of SuburbiaHelen's Father
- 1992A Touch of FrostLes James
- 1992Between the Lines
- 1991PerformanceBarnadine
- 1989Shadow of the NooseEdward Lawrence
- 1988The Play on OneHarry
- 1986CasualtyStanmore
- 1986King of the GhettoRalph
- 1985Screen TwoHeadmaster
- 1985Theatre NightCharron
- 1978Pickersgill PeopleHartley Hellawell
- 1977The ProfessionalsTony Kristo
- 1976Bill BrandPeter Malone
- 1974PlayhouseWike
- 1970Play for TodayPoliceman
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreParker Street Goalie
- 1968Nearest and DearestPoliceman
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreThe Evangelist
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Bradley been in?
David Bradley is best known for Game of Thrones, Criminal Minds, Doctor Who and The Strain.
When was David Bradley born?
David Bradley was born on April 17, 1942. (York, North Yorkshire, England, UK)
How old is David Bradley?
David Bradley is 84 years old (born April 17, 1942).
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·