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Acting
David Daker
David Daker is best known for Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, Only Fools and Horses and Casualty. David Daker was born on September 29, 1935. David Daker died on April 30, 2026 at the age of 90.
- Born
- September 29, 1935
- Place of birth
- Bilston, Staffordshire, England, UK
- Died
- April 30, 2026 (90 years old)
Biography
David Daker was a character actor best known for his role in the popular ITV comedy-drama Boon as Harry Crawford, the entrepreneurial friend of Ken Boon, a fellow former firefighter played by Michael Elphick. He also appeared in Dick Turpin and Doctor Who.
Known for
Filmography
- 2004PowersMike Knowles
- 1997Midsomer MurdersHarry Vellacott
- 1995Crown ProsecutorBen Campbell
- 1995Resort to MurderSam Penny
- 1992HeartbeatMatty Lovell
- 1987Up LineLeon Targett
- 1986BoonHarry Crawford
- 1986CasualtyJim Porteous
- 1985Summer SeasonLeo Lyon
- 1984The Bill
- 1984Love and MarriageMaurice Bannister
- 1984MoonfleetElzevir Block
- 1983Give us a BreakRon
- 1981Sorry!
- 1981Hallelujah!
- 1981Only Fools and HorsesTommy Mackay
- 1980The Gentle Touch
- 1980The Enigma FilesMajor Mike Clarke
- 1979MinderAlex Brompton
- 1979Dick TurpinCaptain Nathan Spiker
- 1978All Creatures Great and SmallMr. Barratt
- 1978HolocaustRudolf Hoess
- 1978HazellDave Ryman
- 1978StrangersRoy Stephens
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekMax
- 1977TargetMike Ansell
- 1975The Hanged ManPiet Hollander
- 1974PorridgeJarvis
- 1974Rising DampMr. Brent
- 1974PlayhouseAlf
- 1974Churchill's PeopleJohn Bradwater
- 1974The Carnforth PracticeJohn Webb
- 1973ThrillerCharlie Draper
- 1973Warship
- 1973Centre PlayMax
- 1972VillainsGeorge
- 1970UFOSHADO Guard
- 1970Play for TodayTerry
- 1969The Main ChanceJacobson
- 1967ITV Playhouse'Dogfood' Dan Milton
- 1966King of the RiverJack Flynn
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthCpl. Hill
- 1963Doctor WhoIrongron
- 1962Z-Cars
- 1955Dixon of Dock GreenHeadmaster
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Daker been in?
David Daker is best known for Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, Only Fools and Horses and Casualty.
When was David Daker born?
David Daker was born on September 29, 1935. (Bilston, Staffordshire, England, UK)
How old is David Daker?
David Daker died on April 30, 2026 at the age of 90.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·