David Threlfall

David Threlfall is the kind of actor I respect deeply, a craftsman who disappears into roles rather than asserting himself over them. His Frank Gallagher in Shameless was a masterclass in finding humanity within a deeply flawed man, and the Olivier Award reminds us his roots are on the stage. What impresses me is his breadth, moving fluidly between theatre, film, television, and even directing. Coming out of Burnage and Manchester Metropolitan, he embodies that sturdy British tradition of unglamorous excellence. I will always trust a project more knowing he is in it, quietly transforming.

Name (English)

David Threlfall

Name (Japanese)

デヴィッド・スレルフォール

Reading

でゔぃっど・すれるふぉーる

Born

October 12, 1953 (age 72)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Libra / Snake

Origin

Burnage, United Kingdom

Occupation

actor / television director / stage actor / film actor / film director

University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Awards & achievements

• 1980 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Threlfall
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5240418

Tags

• actor
• television director
• stage actor

Last updated

2026-06-17

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