David Daker

Acting

David Daker

Born 29 September 1935 · Bilston, Staffordshire, England, UK · Died 30 April 2026 at 90

David Daker was a character actor best known for his role in the popular ITV comedy-drama Boon as Harry Crawford, the entrepreneurial friend of Ken Boon, a fellow former firefighter played by Michael Elphick. He also appeared in Dick Turpin and Doctor Who.

Known for

Highlights

Doctor Who1963 · Series · Irongron
Time Bandits1981 · Film · Kevin's Father
Only Fools and Horses1981 · Series · Tommy Mackay
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Harry Vellacott
The Woman in Black1989 · Film · Josiah Freston
Porridge1974 · Series · Jarvis

Filmography

Movies

38 films

Benefit to Mankind2004 · Film · Jervis Beauchamp
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle1990 · Film · Desk Sergeant
The Woman in Black1989 · Film · Josiah Freston
The Children of Dynmouth1987 · Film · Mr. Plant
Up Line1987 · Film · Leon Targett
Urban Jungle1985 · Film · Leo Lyon
Z for Zachariah1984 · Film · Father
The Last Term1983 · Film
To the Lighthouse1983 · Film · Mr. Trevorrow
The Tragedy of Richard III1983 · Film · Lord Hastings
Henry VI Part 31983 · Film · Lord Hastings
Henry VI Part 21983 · Film · Duke of Buckingham
Henry VI Part 11983 · Film · Reignier, Duke of Anjou / Vernon
Britannia Hospital1982 · Film · Guest Patient
The Grudge Fight1981 · Film · Alf
Time Bandits1981 · Film · Kevin's Father
The Executioner1980 · Film · Prison Governor
Chance of a Lifetime1980 · Film · Andy Saville
Doctor Who: Nightmare of Eden1979 · Film · Rigg
Charlie Muffin1979 · Film · Bolton
That Summer!1979 · Film · Pub Landlord
Light1979 · Film · Batchelor
The Kitchen1977 · Film · Max
Voyage of the Damned1976 · Film · First Officer
Only Looking1976 · Film · Max
Aces High1976 · Film · Bennett
Keep an Eye on Albert1975 · Film · Terry
Kill Two Birds1975 · Film · Charlie Draper
Chips with Everything1975 · Film · Corporal Hill
Brassneck1975 · Film
Stardust1974 · Film · Ralph Woods
Regan1974 · Film · Tusser
The Black Windmill1974 · Film · MI5 Man
Doctor Who: The Time Warrior1974 · Film · Irongron
If a Man Answers1973 · Film · Peter
The Optimists of Nine Elms1973 · Film · Bob Ellis
O Lucky Man!1973 · Film · Policeman at Accident/Man at Stag Party/Munda's Manservant/Policeman at Tenement
George1972 · Film · George

Filmography

Series

38 shows

Powers2004 · Series · Mike Knowles
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Harry Vellacott
Heartbeat1992 · Series · Matty Lovell
Casualty1986 · Series · Jim Porteous
Boon1986 · Series · Harry Crawford
The Bill1984 · Series
Moonfleet1984 · Series · Elzevir Block
Give us a Break1983 · Series · Ron
Only Fools and Horses1981 · Series · Tommy Mackay
Hallelujah!1981 · Series
Sorry!1981 · Series
The Enigma Files1980 · Series · Major Mike Clarke
The Gentle Touch1980 · Series
Minder1979 · Series · Alex Brompton
Dick Turpin1979 · Series · Captain Nathan Spiker
Strangers1978 · Series · Roy Stephens
Holocaust1978 · Series · Rudolf Hoess
Hazell1978 · Series · Dave Ryman
All Creatures Great and Small1978 · Series · Mr. Barratt
BBC2 Play of the Week1977 · Series · Max
Target1977 · Series · Mike Ansell
Churchill's People1974 · Series · John Bradwater
Porridge1974 · Series · Jarvis
Rising Damp1974 · Series · Mr. Brent
The Carnforth Practice1974 · Series · John Webb
Playhouse1974 · Series · Alf
Centre Play1973 · Series · Max
Warship1973 · Series
Thriller1973 · Series · Charlie Draper
Villains1972 · Series · George
Play for Today1970 · Series · Terry
UFO1970 · Series · SHADO Guard
The Main Chance1969 · Series · Jacobson
ITV Playhouse1967 · Series · 'Dogfood' Dan Milton
BBC Play of the Month1965 · Series · Cpl. Hill
Doctor Who1963 · Series · Irongron
Z-Cars1962 · Series
Dixon of Dock Green1955 · Series · Headmaster