David Collins
Biography
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
Arnie & Barney
2026
as Barney (voice)
The Bad Room
2026
as Michael Byrne/The Tomato Man
Carmen & Bolude
2025
as Ed
Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa
2024
as Self
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
2024
as Smeg
The Fall Guy
2024
as Metalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray)
Olan, Earthbound
2023
as Davey Gravey
Three Thousand Years of Longing
2022
as Ozmet the Jocular
Wyrmwood: Apocalypse
2022
as Keith Headboom
Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb
2021
as Arnie (voice)
Maya the Bee: The Honey Games
2018
as Arnie (voice)
The Umbilical Brothers - Not Suitable for Children
2017
as Dane
Red Christmas
2016
as Peter
- No poster
Tay Man
2016
as Hamish
The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal
2014
as Himself
Maya the Bee Movie
2014
as Arnie (voice)
The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm
2011
as Himself
The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain
2007
as Himself
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse
2004
as Himself
You Can't Stop the Murders
2003
as Dave