David Bradley

Acting

David Bradley

Born 17 April 1942 · York, North Yorkshire, England, UK · 84

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.

Known for

Highlights

Game of Thrones2011 · Series · Walder Frey
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone2001 · Film · Mr Filch
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 22011 · Film · Argus Filch
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban2004 · Film · Argus Filch
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire2005 · Film · Argus Filch
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002 · Film · Argus Filch

Filmography

Movies

72 films

Life Goes On2026 · Film · Bill
My Sister's Bones2026 · Film · Ray
Frankenstein2025 · Film · Blind Man
A Night Like This2025 · Film · John
Good Grief2023 · Film · Duncan
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget2023 · Film · Fowler (voice)
Your Christmas or Mine 22023 · Film · Jack
Allelujah2023 · Film · Joe Colman
Your Christmas or Mine?2022 · Film · Jack
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio2022 · Film · Geppetto (voice)
Catherine Called Birdy2022 · Film · Lord Gideon Sidebottom
Type2022 · Film · Doctor (voice)
Jolt2021 · Film · Gareth Fizel
Roy2021 · Film · Roy
Await Further Instructions2018 · Film · Grandad
Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time2017 · Film · The Doctor (1)
The Lodgers2017 · Film · Bermingham
Edmund the Magnificent2017 · Film · Farmer
Broadcast Signal Intrusion2016 · Film · James' Father
The Young Messiah2016 · Film · Old Rabbi
An Adventure in Space and Time2013 · Film · William Hartnell
The World's End2013 · Film · Basil
Bad Sugar2012 · Film · Ralphfred Cauldwell
The Holding2011 · Film · Cooper
Captain America: The First Avenger2011 · Film · Tower Keeper
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 22011 · Film · Argus Filch
Another Year2010 · Film · Ronnie
Harry Brown2009 · Film · Leonard Attwell
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince2009 · Film · Argus Filch
I Know You Know2009 · Film · Mr Fisher
The Daisy Chain2008 · Film · Sean Cryan
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 22008 · Film · Cohen the Barbarian
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix2007 · Film · Argus Filch
Hot Fuzz2007 · Film · Arthur Webley
Sweeney Todd2006 · Film · Sweeney's Father
Lycanthropy2006 · Film · Club Owner
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire2005 · Film · Argus Filch
Red Mercury2005 · Film · Neil Ashton
Exorcist: The Beginning2004 · Film · Father Gionetti
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban2004 · Film · Argus Filch
Nicholas Nickleby2002 · Film · Nigel Bray
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002 · Film · Argus Filch
Station Jim2001 · Film · Elliot
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone2001 · Film · Mr Filch
Altered Species2001 · Film · Frank
Gabriel & Me2001 · Film · Grandad
Blow Dry2001 · Film · Noah
The King Is Alive2000 · Film · Henry
Doomwatch: Winter Angel1999 · Film · Angel
Tom's Midnight Garden1999 · Film · Abel
Reckless: The Sequel1998 · Film · Arnold Springer
Left Luggage1998 · Film · Concierge
In Your Dreams1997 · Film · Tutor
Kangaroo Palace1997 · Film · Mr Macaleese
The Moth1997 · Film · Dave Waters
Kiss and Tell1996 · Film · Superintendent Hines
Cracker: White Ghost1996 · Film · Frank Carter
The Star1996 · Film
Measure for Measure1994 · Film · Barnadine
Criminal1994 · Film · Headmaster
Fair Game1994 · Film · Whitby Policeman
Bad Girl1992 · Film · Mike Preach
A Master of the Marionettes1989 · Film · Harry
Prick Up Your Ears1987 · Film · Undertaker
Tartuffe, or The Imposter1983 · Film · Cleante
Findings on a Late Afternoon1981 · Film · Barman
Clapperclaw1981 · Film · Wike
The Union1981 · Film · Communist speaker
The Frisco Kid1979 · Film · Julius Rosensheine
Kisses at Fifty1973 · Film · Policeman
Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.1972 · Film · Parker Street Goalie
Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising1970 · Film

Filmography

Series

68 shows

Coma2024 · Series · Harry
The Responder2022 · Series · Davey
Mandy2020 · Series · Frank
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia2020 · Series · Merlin (voice)
Adventure Time: Distant Lands2020 · Series · Old Finn (voice)
Gangs of London2020 · Series · Jim
After Life2019 · Series · Tony's Dad
Les Misérables2018 · Series · Gillenormand
Hang Ups2018 · Series · Frank Ellerby
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands2016 · Series · Gorrik
The Strain2014 · Series · Abraham Setrakian
Broadchurch2013 · Series · Jack Marshall
World Without End2012 · Series · Brother Joseph
Bad Education2012 · Series · Ennis
The Hollow Crown2012 · Series · Gardener
Prisoners' Wives2012 · Series · Frank
Eternal Law2012 · Series
Game of Thrones2011 · Series · Walder Frey
Silk2011 · Series · LJ Reynolds
Five Daughters2010 · Series · Patrick Palmer
The Colour of Magic2008 · Series · Cohen the Barbarian
Ashes to Ashes2008 · Series
The Sarah Jane Adventures2007 · Series · Shansheeth Blue (voice)
True Dare Kiss2007 · Series · Stanley Tyler
The Tudors2007 · Series
Benidorm2007 · Series
Criminal Minds2005 · Series · Martin Sanz
Doctor Who2005 · Series · Solomon
Ideal2005 · Series · Stemroach
Blackpool2004 · Series
New Tricks2004 · Series
The Mayor of Casterbridge2003 · Series · Councillor Vatt
Celebrity Mastermind2003 · Series
Charles II: The Power and The Passion2003 · Series · Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey
Wild West2002 · Series · Old Jake
The Way We Live Now2001 · Series · Mr Broune
Murphy's Law2001 · Series · Hatcher, Snr.
Shades2001 · Series · Alan Roberts
Waking the Dead2001 · Series · George Barlow
Black Cab2000 · Series · Gerald
Vanity Fair1998 · Series · Sir Pitt Crawley
Our Mutual Friend1998 · Series · Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Tom
The Moth1997 · Series · Dave Waters
Reckless1997 · Series · Arnold Springer
Our Friends in the North1996 · Series · Eddie Wells
Bramwell1995 · Series · Charles Matthews
Band of Gold1995 · Series · Alf
Martin Chuzzlewit1994 · Series · David Crimple
Wycliffe1994 · Series · Joe Mawnan
The Buddha of Suburbia1993 · Series · Helen's Father
A Touch of Frost1992 · Series · Les James
Between the Lines1992 · Series
Performance1991 · Series · Barnadine
Shadow of the Noose1989 · Series · Edward Lawrence
The Play on One1988 · Series · Harry
Casualty1986 · Series · Stanmore
King of the Ghetto1986 · Series · Ralph
Theatre Night1985 · Series · Charron
Screen Two1985 · Series · Headmaster
Pickersgill People1978 · Series · Hartley Hellawell
The Professionals1977 · Series · Tony Kristo
Bill Brand1976 · Series · Peter Malone
Playhouse1974 · Series · Wike
Play for Today1970 · Series · Policeman
ITV Saturday Night Theatre1969 · Series · Parker Street Goalie
Nearest and Dearest1968 · Series · Policeman
Thirty-Minute Theatre1965 · Series · The Evangelist