Actor
David Bradley
David Bradley has worked on 76 movies and 71 TV shows, between 1965 and 2026. On Nahoko: 33 movies and 33 TV shows. Best known for Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and Harry Brown.
- Born
- 17 April 1942 (84 years old)
- Birthplace
- York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- David John Bradley
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Career start
- 1965
- Education
- St. George's RC Secondary School, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Known for
★ 7.4
Frankenstein2025
★ 7.6Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio2022
★ 7.2
Harry Brown2009
★ 7.3
The Strain2014
★ 5.1
Exorcist: The Beginning2004
★ 5.6Jolt2021
★ 7.4
Another Year2010
★ 6.3Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget2023
★ 6.4Good Grief2023
★ 7.8Rent/BuyLes Misérables2018
★ 4.9Await Further Instructions2018
★ 5.1
The Lodgers2017Where to watch
United States
52 of their 66 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
Biography
David Bradley (born 17 April 1942) is an English actor. He is most widely known for portraying Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series, Walder Frey in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, and Abraham Setrakian in the FX horror series The Strain. He was awarded a Olivier Award in 1991 for his supporting role in King Lear at the Royal National Theatre.
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1970
- Titles on Nahoko
- 33 movies and 33 TV shows
- Main genres
- Drama, Horror, Comedy
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 6.8 IMDb
- Most voted
- Frankenstein
- Box office
- $108.1M, led by Exorcist: The Beginning ($78M)
Filmography 66
2025
- FrankensteinMovieMovie · as Blind Man★ 7.4
2023
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the NuggetMovieMovie · as Fowler (voice)★ 6.3
- Good GriefMovieMovie · as Duncan★ 6.4
2022
- Guillermo del Toro's PinocchioMovieMovie · as Geppetto (voice)★ 7.6
- The ResponderTV showTV show · as Davey · 2 episodes
★ 7.5 - Your Christmas or Mine?MovieMovie · as Jack★ 6.4
- Catherine Called BirdyMovieMovie · as Lord Gideon Sidebottom
★ 6.6 - AllelujahMovieMovie · as Joe Colman★ 6.0
2021
- JoltMovieMovie · as Gareth Fizel★ 5.6
2020
- Gangs of LondonTV showTV show · as Jim · 2 episodes
★ 8.0 - Adventure Time: Distant LandsTV showTV show · as Old Finn (voice) · 1 episode
★ 8.6 - WizardsTV showTV show · as Merlin (voice) · 10 episodes★ 8.0
2019
- After LifeTV showTV show · as Tony's Dad / Ray · 18 episodes★ 8.4
- MandyTV showTV show · as Frank · 1 episode
★ 7.4
2018
- Les MisérablesTV showTV show · as Gillenormand · 5 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.8
- Await Further InstructionsMovieMovie · as Grandad★ 4.9
2017
- The LodgersMovieMovie · as Bermingham★ 5.1
2016
- The Young MessiahMovieMovie · as Old RabbiRent/Buy★ 5.7
- Beowulf: Return to the ShieldlandsTV showTV show · as Gorrik · 1 episode
★ 5.8
2014
- The StrainTV showTV show · as Abraham Setrakian · 46 episodes★ 7.3
2013
- The World's EndMovieMovie · as Basil★ 6.9
- BroadchurchTV showTV show · as Jack Marshall · 5 episodes★ 8.3
2012
- Bad EducationTV showTV show · as Ennis · 1 episode★ 7.3
- World Without EndTV showTV show · as Brother Joseph · 8 episodes★ 6.9
- The Hollow CrownTV showTV show · as Gardener · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 8.2
2011
- Game of ThronesTV showTV show · as Walder Frey · 6 episodes★ 9.2
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2MovieMovie · as Argus Filch★ 8.1
- Captain America: The First AvengerMovieMovie · as Tower Keeper
★ 6.9 - SilkTV showTV show · as LJ Reynolds · 1 episode★ 8.0
- The HoldingMovieMovie · as Cooper★ 4.7
2010
- Another YearMovieMovie · as Ronnie★ 7.4
2009
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceMovieMovie · as Argus Filch★ 7.6
- Harry BrownMovieMovie · as Leonard Attwell★ 7.2
2008
- Ashes to AshesTV showTV show★ 8.1
- The Color of MagicTV showTV show · as Cohen the Barbarian · 1 episode★ 7.0
- The Daisy ChainMovieMovie · as Sean Cryan
★ 5.1
2007
- Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixMovieMovie · as Argus Filch★ 7.5
- Hot FuzzMovieMovie · as Arthur Webley★ 7.8
- The TudorsTV showTV show
★ 8.1 - BenidormTV showTV show★ 7.6
- The Sarah Jane AdventuresTV showTV show · as Shansheeth Blue (voice) · 2 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.5
2005
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireMovieMovie · as Argus Filch★ 7.7
- Doctor WhoTV showTV show · as Solomon · 1 episode★ 8.5
- Criminal MindsTV showTV show · as Martin Sanz · 1 episode★ 8.1
- IdealTV showTV show · as Stemroach · 18 episodes★ 8.2
2004
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanMovieMovie · as Argus Filch★ 8.0
- Exorcist: The BeginningMovieMovie · as Father Gionetti★ 5.1
- BlackpoolTV showTV show · as Hallworth · 6 episodes★ 7.9
2003
- New TricksTV showTV show★ 8.0
2002
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsMovieMovie · as Argus Filch★ 7.5
- Nicholas NicklebyMovieMovie · as Nigel Bray★ 7.1
2001
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneMovieMovie · as Mr Filch★ 7.7
- Blow DryMovieMovie · as Noah★ 6.2
- The Way We Live NowTV showTV show · as Mr Broune · 4 episodes★ 7.6
2000
- Waking the DeadTV showTV show · as George Barlow · 2 episodes★ 7.9
- The King Is AliveMovieMovie · as Henry★ 6.3
1998
- Left LuggageMovieMovie · as Concierge
★ 7.3 - Our Mutual FriendTV showTV show · as Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood · 4 episodes★ 8.0
- Tom's Midnight GardenMovieMovie · as Abel★ 6.5
1997
- Midsomer MurdersTV showTV show · as Tom · 1 episode★ 7.9
1996
- Our Friends in the NorthTV showTV show · as Eddie Wells · 8 episodes★ 8.6
1992
- A Touch of FrostTV showTV show · as Les James · 1 episode
★ 7.9
1987
- Prick Up Your EarsMovieMovie · as Undertaker★ 7.1
1986
- CasualtyTV showTV show · as Stanmore · 1 episode★ 6.2
1979
- The Frisco KidMovieMovie · as Julius RosensheineRent/Buy★ 6.4
1977
- The ProfessionalsTV showTV show · as Tony Kristo · 1 episode
★ 8.0
More credits 85
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2026
- Life Goes OnMovieMovie · as Bill
- My Sister's BonesMovieMovie · as Ray
2025
- A Night Like ThisMovieMovie · as John
2024
- ComaTV showTV show · as Harry · 4 episodes
2023
- Your Christmas or Mine 2MovieMovie · as Jack
2022
- Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved CinemaMovieMovie · as themselves
- TypeMovieMovie · as Doctor (voice)
2021
- RoyMovieMovie · as Roy
2018
- Hang UpsTV showTV show · as Frank Ellerby · 1 episode
2017
- Doctor Who: Twice Upon a TimeMovieMovie · as The Doctor (1)
- Edmund the MagnificentMovieMovie · as Farmer
2016
- Broadcast Signal IntrusionMovieMovie · as James' Father
2013
- An Adventure in Space and TimeMovieMovie · as William Hartnell
2012
- Bad SugarMovieMovie · as Ralphfred Cauldwell
- Eternal LawTV showTV show
- Frankenstein: A Modern MythMovieMovie · as themselves (voice)
- Prisoners' WivesTV showTV show · as Frank · 10 episodes
2011
- When Harry Left HogwartsMovieMovie · as themselves
2010
- Five DaughtersTV showTV show · as Patrick Palmer · 3 episodes
- Harold Pinter: A CelebrationMovieMovie · as themselves
2009
- I Know You KnowMovieMovie · as Mr Fisher
2008
- The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 2MovieMovie · as Cohen the Barbarian
2007
- True Dare KissTV showTV show · as Stanley Tyler · 6 episodes
2006
- LycanthropyMovieMovie · as Club Owner
- Sweeney ToddMovieMovie · as Sweeney's Father
2005
- Mr Harvey Lights a CandleMovieMovie · as Archie
- Red MercuryMovieMovie · as Neil Ashton
2003
- Celebrity MastermindTV showTV show
- Charles II: The Power and The PassionTV showTV show · as Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey · 1 episode
- The Mayor of CasterbridgeTV showTV show · as Councillor Vatt · 2 episodes
2002
- The IntendedMovieMovie · as The Priest
- This Is Not a Love SongMovieMovie · as Mr Bellamy
- Wild WestTV showTV show · as Old Jake · 12 episodes
2001
- Altered SpeciesMovieMovie · as Frank
- Gabriel & MeMovieMovie · as Grandad
- Murphy's LawTV showTV show · as Hatcher, Snr. · 1 episode
- ShadesTV showTV show · as Alan Roberts · 1 episode
- Station JimMovieMovie · as Elliot
2000
- Black CabTV showTV show · as Gerald · 1 episode
- The WilsonsTV showTV show
1999
- Doomwatch: Winter AngelMovieMovie · as Angel
1998
- Reckless: The SequelMovieMovie · as Arnold Springer
- Vanity FairTV showTV show · as Sir Pitt Crawley · 3 episodes
1997
- In Your DreamsMovieMovie · as Tutor
- Kangaroo PalaceMovieMovie · as Mr Macaleese
- RecklessTV showTV show · as Arnold Springer · 6 episodes
- The MothMovieMovie · as Dave Waters
- The MothTV showTV show · as Dave Waters · 3 episodes
1996
- Cracker: White GhostMovieMovie · as Frank Carter
- Kiss and TellMovieMovie · as Superintendent Hines
- The StarMovieMovie
1995
- Band of GoldTV showTV show · as Alf · 1 episode
- BramwellTV showTV show · as Charles Matthews · 1 episode
- The VetTV showTV show · as Dick Sims · 1 episode
1994
- CriminalMovieMovie · as Headmaster
- Fair GameMovieMovie · as Whitby Policeman
- Martin ChuzzlewitTV showTV show · as David Crimple · 1 episode
- Measure for MeasureMovieMovie · as Barnadine
- WycliffeTV showTV show · as Joe Mawnan · 1 episode
1993
- Full StretchTV showTV show
- The Buddha of SuburbiaTV showTV show · as Helen's Father · 4 episodes
1992
- Bad GirlMovieMovie · as Mike Preach
- Between the LinesTV showTV show
1991
- PerformanceTV showTV show · as Barnadine · 1 episode
1989
- A Master of the MarionettesMovieMovie · as Harry
- Shadow of the NooseTV showTV show · as Edward Lawrence · 1 episode
1988
- The Play on OneTV showTV show · as Harry · 1 episode
1986
- King of the GhettoTV showTV show · as Ralph · 4 episodes
1985
- Screen TwoTV showTV show · as Headmaster · 1 episode
- Theatre NightTV showTV show · as Charron · 1 episode
1983
- Tartuffe, or The ImposterMovieMovie · as Cleante
1981
- ClapperclawMovieMovie · as Wike
- Findings on a Late AfternoonMovieMovie · as Barman
- The UnionMovieMovie · as Communist speaker
1978
- Pickersgill PeopleTV showTV show · as Hartley Hellawell · 1 episode
1976
- Bill BrandTV showTV show · as Peter Malone · 1 episode
1974
- PlayhouseTV showTV show · as Wike / Barman · 1 episode
1973
- Kisses at FiftyMovieMovie · as Policeman
1972
- Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.MovieMovie · as Parker Street Goalie
- That Quiet EarthMovieMovie · as The Evangelist
1970
- Double Pisces, Scorpio RisingMovieMovie
- Play for TodayTV showTV show · as Policeman / Communist Speaker · 1 episode
1969
- ITV Saturday Night TheatreTV showTV show · as Parker Street Goalie · 1 episode
1968
- Nearest and DearestTV showTV show · as Policeman · 1 episode
1965
- Thirty-Minute TheatreTV showTV show · as The Evangelist · 1 episode