David Sterne
Biography
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
The Hoarder
2026
as Fred Hunt
Enola Holmes 3
2026
as Coachman Eric
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
2026
as George
Friday is Mushroom Soup
2025
as Doug
A Midsummer Night's Dream
2022
as Egeus
The Cathar
2021
as Landowner
The Protégé
2021
as Doctor
Ruth
2021
as Kenneth
Granbad
2019
as Granddad
The Last Witness
2018
as Kings Arms Landlord
1066: A Year to Conquer England
2017
as English Noble
Legacy
2015
as Homeless Guy
Arthur & Merlin
2015
as King Vortigern
National Theatre Live: Treasure Island
2015
as Blind Pew
Blood Moon
2014
as Charlie Packham
Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This
2014
as Billy Mayo
300: Rise of an Empire
2014
as Old Statesman
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N.F.A. (No Fixed Abode)
2013
as John
Truth or Dare
2012
as Woodbridge
Gulliver's Travels
2010
as Foreman
Never Let Me Go
2010
as Keffers
The Wolfman
2010
as Kirk
National Theatre Live: Nation
2010
as Captain Roberts
Round Ireland with a Fridge
2010
as Mac