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David Bradley

Acting

Born April 17, 1942 · York, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Also known as David John Bradley

Biography

David Bradley (born 17 April 1942) is an English actor. He is most widely known for portraying Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series, Walder Frey in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, and Abraham Setrakian in the FX horror series The Strain. He was awarded a Olivier Award in 1991 for his supporting role in King Lear at the Royal National Theatre.

Awards & recognition

  • Clarence Derwent Awards · 1993
  • Laurence Olivier AwardBest Actor in a Supporting Role · 1991

Filmography50+ titles

Game of Thrones

2011as Walder Frey

Martin Chuzzlewit

as David Crimple

Criminal Minds

2005as Martin Sanz

Wizards

2020as Merlin (voice)

Adventure Time: Distant Lands

2020as Old Finn (voice)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

2011as Argus Filch

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

2022as Geppetto (voice)

Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time

2017as The Doctor (1)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004as Argus Filch

After Life

2019as Ray

Broadchurch

2013as Jack Marshall

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

2001as Argus Filch

Our Mutual Friend

1998as Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood

Gangs of London

2020as Jim

The Tudors

2007

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

2005as Argus Filch

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009as Argus Filch

Ashes to Ashes

2008

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

2007as Argus Filch

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2002as Argus Filch

The Way We Live Now

2001as Mr Broune

Frankenstein

2025as Blind Man

Mandy

2019as Frank

Hot Fuzz

2007as Arthur Webley

Doctor Who

2005as Solomon

Mr Harvey Lights a Candle

2005as Archie

Murphy's Law

2003as Hatcher, Snr.

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

2022as Self

The Strain

2014as Professor Abraham Setrakian

The Hollow Crown

2012as Gardener

Silk

2011as LJ Reynolds

Benidorm

2007

Midsomer Murders

1997as Tom

A Touch of Frost

1992as Les James

The Professionals

1977as Tony Kristo

Les Misérables

2018as Gillenormand

New Tricks

2004

Waking the Dead

2001as George Barlow

Prisoners' Wives

as Frank

The Sarah Jane Adventures

2007as Shansheeth Blue (voice)

Eternal Law

The Responder

2022as Davey

Captain America: The First Avenger

2011as Tower Keeper

Another Year

2010as Ronnie

Reckless: The Sequel

1998as Arnold Springer

Cracker: White Ghost

1996as Frank Carter

The Mayor of Casterbridge

as Councillor Vatt

The Moth

as Dave Waters

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

2023as Fowler (voice)

Bad Education

2012as Ennis