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Acting
David Burke
David Burke is best known for Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders, The Closer and Sherlock Holmes. David Burke was born on May 25, 1934. David Burke died on May 1, 2026 at the age of 91.
- Born
- May 25, 1934
- Place of birth
- Liverpool, England, UK
- Died
- May 1, 2026 (91 years old)
Biography
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
Filmography
- 2005The CloserMr. Murdoch
- 2005A Ghost Story for ChristmasPatten
- 2002SpooksFiona's Father
- 2001Waking the DeadPhilip Bryant
- 1997Midsomer MurdersJohn Farrow
- 1996Testament: The Bible in AnimationGod (voice)
- 1996Dalziel and PascoePaul Boddison
- 1994Space PrecinctVachel
- 1992Shakespeare: The Animated TalesNarrator (voice)
- 1991The House of EliottSir John Crowborough
- 1991PerformanceKent
- 1991In Suspicious CircumstancesJames Maybrick
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotSir Arthur Stanley
- 1985Screen TwoGareth
- 1984The Bill
- 1984Sherlock HolmesDr. John H. Watson
- 1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesDr John H. Watson
- 1983Spyship
- 1983Reilly: Ace of SpiesStalin
- 1981Nanny
- 1980Our John WillieJohn Willie Halliday
- 1978Armchair ThrillerTom Amyas, MP
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekLen
- 1975The Love SchoolWilliam Morris
- 1973Centre PlayTweed
- 1972Crown Court
- 1972HollyTom Prentiss
- 1972VillainsEric
- 1971The GuardiansDr. Frank Benedict
- 1971A Ghost Story for ChristmasGunton, Hotel Landlord
- 1970Play for Today
- 1970ManhuntBeauchamps
- 1970The WoodlandersGiles Winterborne
- 1968The ChampionsRoger Carson
- 1967InheritanceHenry Morcer
- 1966A Game of MurderDet. Insp. Ed Royce
- 1964Redcap
- 1964Sherlock Holmes
- 1964The Wednesday PlayLen
- 1961The AvengersJohn Wrightson
- 1960Coronation StreetJack Benjamin
- 1959No Hiding Place
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Burke been in?
David Burke is best known for Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders, The Closer and Sherlock Holmes.
When was David Burke born?
David Burke was born on May 25, 1934. (Liverpool, England, UK)
How old is David Burke?
David Burke died on May 1, 2026 at the age of 91.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·