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David Dawson

Actor | * 09/07/1982 (41) | Widnes (United Kingdom (UK))
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David Robert Dawson (born 7 September 1982) is an English actor. On television, he is known for his roles in the BBC Four film The Road to Coronation Street (2010), the BBC One series Luther (2011), Ripper Street (2012–2016), The Last Kingdom (2015–2018) and The Secret Agent (2016), and the Channel 4 sitcom Year of the Rabbit (2019). His films include My Policeman (2022). On stage, Dawson received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for playing Smike in the 2007 production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Other notable performances have been in the 2009 production of Comedians, the 2010 production of Posh, and the 2011 production of Luise Miller. ()
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David Robert Dawson (born 7 September 1982) is an English actor. He has had a varied career on television, including roles in The Road to Coronation Street (2010), series 2 of Luther (2011), Ripper Street (2012–2016), The Secret Agent (2016), as King Alfred in The Last Kingdom (2015–2018) and as Joseph Merrick ("The Elephant Man") in Year of the Rabbit (2019).On stage, Dawson received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for playing Smike in the 2007 production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Other notable performances have been in the 2009 production of Comedians, the 2010 production of Posh, and the 2011 production of Luise Miller.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Crime | Mystery

Known for these Movies & Shows

In the late 1990s, the arrival of elderly invalid Patrick into Marion and Tom’s home triggers the exploration of seismic events from 40 years previous: the passionate relationship between Tom and Pa ...

My Policeman

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2022 | 4.0/5 | 1h 53min
Drama, Romance / Love
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When the CIA discovers one of its agents leaked information that cost more than 100 people their lives, veteran operative Henry Pelham is assigned to root out the mole with his former lover and collea ...

All the Old Knives

R

2022 | 3.0/5 | 1h 41min
Thriller, Action
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A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures ...

The Last Kingdom

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2015 | 4.1/5 | 1h per episode
Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
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A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged w ...

Ripper Street

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2012 | 3.7/5 | 1h per episode
Drama, Mystery, Crime
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Movies with David Dawson as Actor(9)

as Owen Lassiter2022 All the Old Knives
as Patrick Hazlewood2022 My Policeman
as Berowne2016 The Complete Walk: Love's Labour's Lost
as Ferdinand2014 The Duchess of Malfi
as Big Issue Seller2010 London Boulevard
as Tony Warren2010 The Road to Coronation Street
as Harry Parr Davies2009 Gracie!
as Affers2007 The Rise of the Nutters
as Tom Byrne2007 Damage

TV Shows/Series with David Dawson as Actor(12)

2024 This Town
as Aaron Marsh2023 The Burning Girls
as Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man2019 Year of the Rabbit
as Vladimir2016 The Secret Agent
as Marcel Moncin2016 Maigret
as King Alfred2015 The Last Kingdom
as Captain Collins2015 Banished
as Roberts2013 Peaky Blinders
as Horton2013 Dancing on the Edge
as Edward 'Ned' Poins2012 The Hollow Crown
as Fred Best2012 Ripper Street
as Toby Kent2010 Luther

Full Name: David Dawson
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Tuesday, 09/07 1982 (September) in Widnes (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 41 years + 231 days)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Dog)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Fairfield High School
Other names for David Dawson (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"David Dawson (Schauspieler)"
David Dawson frequently works together with these people:
Steven Knight (6x, Crew)
Stephen Poliakoff (4x, Crew)
Armando Iannucci (3x, Crew)
Nora Robertson (3x, Crew)
Ned Dennehy (3x, Actor)
Matt Berry (3x, Actor)
Charlie Murphy (3x, Actress)
Anthony Byrne (3x, Crew)
Rupert Procter (3x, Actor)
William Monahan (3x, Crew)
Charlene McKenna (3x, Actress)
Martha Hillier (3x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:157610, Added: 07/05/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024