
Actor
David Sterne
Born 1946 · Chichester, Sussex, England, UK
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.
Acting

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Ministry Wizard · 2005

Vikings
Gudmund · 2013

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Edinburgh Cook · 2006

Bridgerton
Farmer Robert · 2020

RocknRolla
Barman · 2008

The Boat That Rocked
Marianne's Captain · 2009

A Knight's Tale
Retired Knight · 2001

Merlin
The Apothecary · 2008

300: Rise of an Empire
Old Statesman · 2014

Never Let Me Go
Keffers · 2010

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
George · 2026

Red Dwarf
Einstein Bob · 1988

Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Cellarman · 2007

Dorian Gray
Theatre Manager · 2009

The Protégé
Doctor · 2021

The Wolfman
Kirk · 2010

Detectorists
Larry Bishop · 2014

Gentleman Jack
Bishop · 2019

Gulliver's Travels
Foreman · 2010

Hustle
Bob · 2004

The Man Who Fell to Earth
Gent #1 · 2022

Vanity Fair
Queen's Crawley Mail Coach Driver · 2004

Flowers
Bolero · 2016

Truth or Dare
Woodbridge · 2012