David Sterne
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.
Known for
- Vikings (2013)
- The Bill (1984)
- Casualty (1986)
- Bridgerton (2020)
- Merlin (2008)
- Red Dwarf (1988)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
- Hustle (2004)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
- Birds of a Feather (1989)
- The Sweeney (1975)
- Grace (2021)
- Blake's 7 (1978)
- Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022)
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
- Robin Hood (2006)
- Wycliffe (1994)
- Da Vinci's Demons (2013)
- Lovejoy (1986)
- 300: Rise of an Empire (2014)