David Burke

Actor

Born: May 25, 1934
Died: May 1, 2026 (age 91)
From: Liverpool, England, UK

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.

Filmography (32)

Only the Lonely (2018)
George
The Young Messiah (2016)
Blind Rabbi
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter (2015)
The Woman in Black (2012)
PC Collins
Love and Distrust (2010)
Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
The Summer House (2010)
Freddie
Number 13 (2006)
Gunton, Hotel Landlord
Random Quest (2006)
Professor / JK Harshom
A View from a Hill (2005)
Patten
The Rivals (2004)
Sir Anthony Absolute
Three Sisters (2003)
Chebutykin
Bertie and Elizabeth (2002)
Lord Reith
King Lear (1998)
Kent
Twelfth Night (1996)
Party Guest / Dancer
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective (1995)
Dr. John H. Watson
Mesmer (1994)
Doctor de Vauzesmes
Run for the Lifeboat (1988)
Gareth
The Tragedy of Richard III (1983)
Sir William Catesby
Henry VI Part 2 (1983)
Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
Henry VI Part 1 (1983)
Duke of Gloucester
Spaghetti House (1982)
Davis
The Winter's Tale (1981)
Camillo
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981)
The Friar
Comedians (1979)
Mick Connor
Return Fare (1978)
Len
Quiet as a Nun (1978)
Tom Amyas M.P.
A Choice of Evils (1977)
Cardinal Volponi
Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground (1976)
Tweed
Michael Regan (1971)
Michael Reagan
There Is Also Tomorrow (1969)
Len