David Sterne
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Vikings
Gudmund
2013
Series
Casualty
Geoff Cole
1986
Series
Bridgerton
Farmer Robert
2020
Series
The Bill
1984
Series
Merlin
The Apothecary
2008
Film
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Ministry Wizard
2005
Series
Hustle
Bob
2004
Film
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Edinburgh Cook
2006
Series
Red Dwarf
Einstein Bob
1988
Series
Birds of a Feather
Policeman
1989
Series
The Sweeney
Ted Parkin
1975
Film
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
George
2026
Series
Wycliffe
Pub Landlord
1994
Series
Sister Boniface Mysteries
Tom Thomas
2022
Series
Grace
Senior Clive Ellis
2021
Series
Lovejoy
Van Driver
1986
Series
Lady Chatterley
Field
1993
Series
Robin Hood
2006
Series
Blake's 7
Guard
1978
Series
Justice
Lorimer
1971
Film
300: Rise of an Empire
Old Statesman
2014
Film
A Knight's Tale
Retired Knight
2001
Film
Enola Holmes 3
Coachman Eric
2026
Series
Patience
Brother Swavek
2025
Series
Da Vinci's Demons
2013
Series
Gentleman Jack
Bishop
2019
Series
Atlantis
Dymas
2013
Film
The Protégé
Doctor
2021
Series
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Gent #1
2022
Series
The Afternoon Play
Gordon
2003
Series
In Suspicious Circumstances
Insp Brewster
1991
Series
Detectorists
Larry Bishop
2014
Series
Detectorists
Bishop
2014
Series
The Vicar of Dibley
1994
Series
The Coroner
John 'Blackbeard' Fraser
2015
Film
The Wolfman
Kirk
2010
Series
Ellis
Foster Lang
2024
Series
Cribb
Carter
1980
Series
Flowers
Bolero
2016
Film
Never Let Me Go
Keffers
2010
Film
Dorian Gray
Theatre Manager
2009
Film
Gulliver's Travels
Foreman
2010
Series
The Queen's Nose
Chief
1995
Series
Holby Blue
Desk Sergeant Edward 'Mac' McFadden
2007
Film
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Cellarman
2007
Down to Earth
Bill Thompson
2000
Film
The Boat That Rocked
Marianne's Captain
2009
Series
The Living and the Dead
Abel North
2016
Film
RocknRolla
Barman
2008
Series
The Change
Forester
2023
Series
The Change
Policeman
2023
Series
Serious & Organised
Older Guard
2003
Film
Vanity Fair
Queen's Crawley Mail Coach Driver
2004
Series
Anna Karenina
1977
Series
Border Cafe
Danny Hannah
2000
Film
Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the Mummy
Morris
1998
Film
Surviving Picasso
Waiting Man
1996
Film
Truth or Dare
Woodbridge
2012
Series
Midwinter of the Spirit
Cannon Dobbs
2015
Series
The Choir
Jim Woodcote
1995
Series
1066: A Year to Conquer England
English Noble
2017
Film
The Hoarder
Fred Hunt
2026
Film
O Lucky Man!
1973
Series
The Nativity
Abimael
2010
Film
The Last Witness
Kings Arms Landlord
2018
Film
Venom
Driver
1981
Film
Superstition
Vassi
2001
Film
Let's Get Laid
Sgt. Millicent
1978
The Mysti Show
2004
An Independent Man
1995
Film
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Egeus
2022
Film
Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
1992
Film
Ruth
Kenneth
2021
Film
A Very Open Prison
Ricky Dorrell
1995
Film
Shadows in the Sun
Roger
2009
Film
Arthur & Merlin
King Vortigern
2015
Film
Not Only But Always
Teabag
2004
Film
Mr In-Between
Detective Inspector Marlowe
2001
Film
Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This
Billy Mayo
2014
Film
Jinnah
Birwhistle
1998
Film
National Theatre Live: Treasure Island
Blind Pew
2015
Film
Blood Moon
Charlie Packham
2014
Film
Photographing Fairies
Prison Warder
1997
Film
Royal Flash
Policeman
1975
Film
Round Ireland with a Fridge
Mac
2010
Film
National Theatre Live: Nation
Captain Roberts
2010
Film
Is That All There Is?
Self
1992
The Fool
1990
Film
Legacy
Homeless Guy
2015
Film
1066: A Year to Conquer England
English Noble
2017
Film
You're Not Watching Me, Mummy
Aubrey
1979
Film
Granbad
Granddad
2019
Film
The Cathar
Landowner
2021
N.F.A. (No Fixed Abode)
John
2013
Film
Sabotage!!
General 3 - Nicamore
2000
Film
Friday is Mushroom Soup
Doug
2025
Cat Got Your Tongue
Brian
Film
Slaughter
Jorgen
2009
Film
Love or Money
Willy
2001