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Born on August 1, 1946, David Calder is from Portsmouth, United Kingdom. David Calder is credited as a film actor, television actor and stage actor. That works out to 80 years old in 2026.
My Take
David Calder is the kind of actor whose face you recognize long before you recall his name, and I mean that as the highest compliment. With a career stretching back decades and credits ranging from a James Bond film to nearly every staple of British television drama, he embodies the reliable character actor who quietly holds productions together. I admire performers like him because they never chase the spotlight yet make every scene feel more grounded. The depth of British screen culture rests on craftsmen exactly like Calder, and I think the industry undervalues how essential that steady, unshowy presence truly is.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Calder
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・コールダー
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・こーるだー
- Born
- August 1, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Calder%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1173906
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Calder born?
Born August 1, 1946 (age 80).
Where is David Calder from?
David Calder is from Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
What does David Calder do?
David Calder works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor.
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