David Burke
David Burke was a British actor, known for playing Dr. John Watson in two series of Granada Television's 1980s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which starred Jeremy Brett in the title role. He also starred as Josef Stalin in the last two episodes of Reilly, Ace of Spies.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1934-05-25 · Liverpool, England, UK
- Died
- 2026-05-01
Known for
- The Woman in Black (2012) — PC Collins
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) — Sir Arthur Stanley
- Midsomer Murders (1997) — John Farrow
- The Closer (2005) — Mr. Murdoch
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) — Dr. John H. Watson
- The Avengers (1961) — John Wrightson
- Spooks (2002) — Fiona's Father
- The Young Messiah (2016) — Blind Rabbi
- Coronation Street (1960) — Jack Benjamin
- Twelfth Night (1996) — Party Guest / Dancer
- The Bill (1984)
- Waking the Dead (2001) — Philip Bryant
- Love and Distrust (2010) — Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
- Harry Price: Ghost Hunter (2015)
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) — Paul Boddison
- The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981) — The Friar