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Acting
David Schofield
David Schofield is best known for Doctor Who, The Last Kingdom, Merlin and Cleopatra. David Schofield was born on December 16, 1951. David Schofield is 74 years old (born December 16, 1951).
- Born
- December 16, 1951 (74 years old)
- Place of birth
- Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK
Biography
David Schofield (born 16 December 1951) is an English actor.
He is best known for his role as Ian Mercer in the films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007). He also appeared in the films An American Werewolf in London (1981), Gladiator (2000), From Hell (2001), Valkyrie (2008), The Wolfman (2010) and Darkest Hour (2017).
He is best known for his role as Ian Mercer in the films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007). He also appeared in the films An American Werewolf in London (1981), Gladiator (2000), From Hell (2001), Valkyrie (2008), The Wolfman (2010) and Darkest Hour (2017).
Known for
Filmography
- 2022Hotel PortofinoGeorge Livesey
- 2019The Adventures of PaddingtonMr. Gruber (voice)
- 2019The Secret World of Your Rubbish
- 2018Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private InvestigatorsTony King
- 2018PressChris Cartwright
- 2016UndercoverAlex Brady
- 2015The CoronerBen Arnold
- 2015Safe HouseEddie Reynolds
- 2015The Last KingdomAbbot Eadred
- 2014The Great FireDuke of Hanford
- 2013Father BrownVivian Wolsey
- 2011InjusticeACC Stephen Packard
- 2009The Take
- 2009Land GirlsVernon Storey
- 2008MerlinKing Alined
- 2006GoldplatedJohn White
- 2006The StreetJohn Roberts
- 2005Doctor WhoOdin
- 2004Julian Fellowes Investigates: A Most Mysterious Murder
- 2004ShamelessLouis
- 2003Blue MurderDCS Hackett
- 2002Footballers' WivesGraham - Bookie
- 2002The Forsyte SagaPolteed
- 2001In DeepVincent Hunter
- 2001Waking the DeadMichael Kelleher
- 2000Lock, Stock...Two Sips
- 1999Joan of ArcGladsdale
- 1999CleopatraCasca
- 1999The ViceHarrison
- 1998Amongst WomenJack Simpson
- 1998Our Mutual FriendJesse 'Gaffer' Hexam
- 1996Our Friends in the NorthDCI John Salway
- 1996Testament: The Bible in AnimationElijah (voice)
- 1995Band of GoldDCI George Newall
- 1994WycliffeJoe Penrose
- 1993Mr. Wroe's VirginsDoherty
- 1992HeartbeatDarcy Jacobs
- 1989Shadow of the NooseAlfred Harmsworth
- 1987Boogie OutlawsFlash
- 1987Rockliffe's BabiesDC Hirst
- 1987A Killing on the ExchangeRupert Tyndall
- 1986CasualtyDetective Inspector Logan
- 1983ShackletonSir Ernest Shackleton
- 1983StudioManville
- 1981BergeracJohn Logan
- 1981Funny ManDavey Gibson
- 1976The New AvengersBen
- 1972Van der ValkToon Rosendaal
- 1967ITV PlayhousePete
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Schofield been in?
David Schofield is best known for Doctor Who, The Last Kingdom, Merlin and Cleopatra.
When was David Schofield born?
David Schofield was born on December 16, 1951. (Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK)
How old is David Schofield?
David Schofield is 74 years old (born December 16, 1951).
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·