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David Bamber was born on September 19, 1954 in Walkden, United Kingdom and is credited as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. That puts David Bamber at 71 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Bristol. Recorded honors include Laurence Olivier Awards.
My Take
David Bamber is the kind of actor I quietly revere: never the lead, always the spine of the scene. From a Bristol education to an Olivier Award, he earned his craft on the stage, and it shows in the precision he brings to film and television. His Mr. Collins in Pride and Prejudice remains a masterclass in making an insufferable man oddly endearing. I admire performers who can vanish into supporting roles yet leave you remembering them most. Bamber does exactly that, and I think productions are sharper, funnier, and more human whenever his name shows up in the credits.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Bamber
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・バンバー
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・ばんばー
- Born
- September 19, 1954 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
- Origin
- Walkden, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Bristol
Awards & achievements
- Laurence Olivier Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Bamber born?
Born September 19, 1954 (age 71).
Where is David Bamber from?
David Bamber is from Walkden, United Kingdom.
What does David Bamber do?
David Bamber works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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