David Suchet

Acting

David Suchet

David Suchet is best known for Doctor Who, His Dark Materials, Agatha Christie's Poirot and Going Postal. David Suchet was born on May 2, 1946. David Suchet is 80 years old (born May 2, 1946).

Born
May 2, 1946 (80 years old)
Place of birth
London, England, UK

Biography

David Suchet, OBE, CBE (born 2 May 1946), is an English actor, known for his work on British television. He is recognized for his RTS- and BPG award-winning performance as Augustus Melmotte in the 2001 British TV mini-drama “The Way We Live Now”, alongside Matthew Macfadyen and Paloma Baeza, and a 1991 British Academy Television Award (BAFTA) nomination. He is known for his role as Agatha Christie's great detective Hercule Poirot in the long-running British TV dramatic series “Poirot”. Suchet's older brother, John Suchet, is a British television presenter and newsreader.

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has David Suchet been in?

David Suchet is best known for Doctor Who, His Dark Materials, Agatha Christie's Poirot and Going Postal.

When was David Suchet born?

David Suchet was born on May 2, 1946. (London, England, UK)

How old is David Suchet?

David Suchet is 80 years old (born May 2, 1946).

Updated: October 25, 2026 ·