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My Take
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.
1. Profile
- 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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television director / stage actor / film actor / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
Awards & achievements
- 1980 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Threlfall
Frequently asked questions
When was David Threlfall born?
Born October 12, 1953 (age 72).
Where is David Threlfall from?
David Threlfall is from Burnage, United Kingdom.
What does David Threlfall do?
David Threlfall works as actor, television director, stage actor, film actor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.