David Collins
Known for: Acting
David Collins is an acclaimed Australian actor, comedian, writer and voice artist, best known worldwide as one-half of the internationally famous physical comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers. Formed in 1988 with his partner Shane Dundas, the duo is celebrated globally for their unique fusion of slapstick, mime, puppetry, and high-energy vocal sound effects that transcend language barriers. Collins has had a prolific and multi-faceted career across stage, television, and film, earning prestigious accolades including BAFTA, Emmy, Logie and Helpmann Awards. *Not to be confused with Canadian actor David Collins, best known for his work with the Stratford Festival.
Filmography
Film
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Smeg
2024
Film
The Fall Guy
Metalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray)
2024
Series
Minx
Ben
2022
Series
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Squishy
2017
Series
The Tourist
Arlo Dobson
2022
Series
The Tourist
Arlo Dobson/Colin Callend
2022
Film
Three Thousand Years of Longing
Ozmet the Jocular
2022
Series
Maisy
1999
Film
Maya the Bee Movie
Arnie (voice)
2014
Film
Maya the Bee: The Honey Games
Arnie (voice)
2018
Film
Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb
Arnie (voice)
2021
Series
Drop Dead Weird
Dad
2017
Series
Show Me the Movie!
Self
2018
Film
Olan, Earthbound
Davey Gravey
2023
Film
Wyrmwood: Apocalypse
Keith Headboom
2022
Film
Arnie & Barney
Barney (voice)
2026
Series
Oh Yuck!
Doolan O'Clean
2017
Series
The Ferals
Rattus (voice)
1994
Film
The Bad Room
Michael Byrne/The Tomato Man
2026
Feral TV
Rattus (voice)
1996
Film
Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa
Self
2024
Series
The Upside Down Show
David
2006
Series
Drunk History: Australia
2020
Film
Red Christmas
Peter
2016
Film
You Can't Stop the Murders
Dave
2003
Film
The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal
Himself
2014
Film
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse
Himself
2004
Film
Carmen & Bolude
Ed
2025
Film
The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain
Himself
2007
Film
The Umbilical Brothers - Not Suitable for Children
Dane
2017
Film
The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm
Himself
2011
Tay Man
Hamish
2016