1946-11-01 Chichester, Sussex, England, UK
David Sterne (born 1946) is an English actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1973. After leaving the British Army, Sterne trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has worked in television, film and radio for over 40 years. He is most recognised for his portrayal of Larry Bishop in the BBC's 'Detectorists', and more recently as Tom Thomas in three seasons of Britbox's 'The Sister Boniface Mysteries'. His mentor was Lindsay Anderson (Director of "If..." & "O Lucky Man!"). His daughter is Rachel Stone, an Associate Producer with Hartswood Films UK.
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | George | 2026-01-14 |
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Friday is Mushroom Soup | Doug | 2025-09-16 |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream | Egeus | 2022-12-23 |
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The Cathar | Landowner | 2021-11-26 |
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Ruth | Kenneth | 2021-03-12 |
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The Protégé | Doctor | 2021-08-19 |
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Granbad | Granddad | 2019-02-28 |
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The Last Witness | Kings Arms Landlord | 2018-05-11 |
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1066: A Year to Conquer England | English Noble | 2017-02-28 |
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Arthur & Merlin | King Vortigern | 2015-04-17 |
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National Theatre Live: Treasure Island | Blind Pew | 2015-01-22 |
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Legacy | Homeless Guy | 2015-06-19 |
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300: Rise of an Empire | Old Statesman | 2014-03-05 |
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Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This | Billy Mayo | 2014-04-21 |
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Blood Moon | Charlie Packham | 2014-08-25 |
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N.F.A. (No Fixed Abode) | John | 2013-11-29 |
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Truth or Dare | Woodbridge | 2012-08-05 |
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Round Ireland with a Fridge | Mac | 2010-01-01 |
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Never Let Me Go | Keffers | 2010-03-18 |
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National Theatre Live: Nation | Captain Roberts | 2010-01-30 |
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The Wolfman | Kirk | 2010-02-10 |
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Gulliver's Travels | Foreman | 2010-12-23 |
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Slaughter | Jorgen | 2009-01-09 |
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Shadows in the Sun | 2009-06-15 | |
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Dorian Gray | Theatre Manager | 2009-09-09 |
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The Boat That Rocked | Marianne's Captain | 2009-04-01 |
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RocknRolla | Barman | 2008-09-04 |
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Elizabeth: The Golden Age | Cellarman | 2007-09-09 |
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Edinburgh Cook | 2006-07-06 |
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Ministry Wizard | 2005-11-16 |
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Not Only But Always | Teabag | 2004-12-30 |
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Vanity Fair | Queen's Crawley Mail Coach Driver | 2004-09-01 |
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Mr In-Between | Detective Inspector Marlowe | 2001-09-10 |
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Superstition | Vassi | 2001-10-13 |
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A Knight's Tale | Retired Knight | 2001-05-11 |
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Love or Money | Willy | 2001-10-16 |
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Sabotage!! | General 3 - Nicamore | 2000-10-14 |
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Tale of the Mummy | Morris | 1998-08-03 |
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Jinnah | Birwhistle | 1998-11-07 |
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Photographing Fairies | Prison Warder | 1997-09-19 |
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Surviving Picasso | Waiting Man | 1996-09-04 |
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A Very Open Prison | Ricky Dorrell | 1995-12-09 |
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Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris | 1992-12-27 | |
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Is That All There Is? | Self | 1992-12-01 |
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The Fool | 1990-12-07 | |
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Venom | Driver | 1981-11-28 |
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You're Not Watching Me, Mummy | Aubrey | 1979-01-02 |
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Let's Get Laid | Sgt. Millicent | 1978-05-01 |
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Royal Flash | Policeman | 1975-10-10 |
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O Lucky Man! | 1973-03-25 | |
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Cat Got Your Tongue | Brian |