David Bamber

David Bamber is an English actor who has worked in television and theatre He is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art RADA Bamber was born in Walkden Lancashire England He studied drama at Bristol University continuing his training at RADA where he won the Gold Medal in 1979 Bambers early television work includes appearances in the BBC series The Professionals and The Gentle Touch He also starred in the BBC adaptation of Hanif Kureishis novel The Buddha of Suburbia In 1995 Bamber won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in the play My Night with Reg He has also appeared in numerous other stage productions including The Crucible The Importance of Being Earnest and The Mousetrap Bambers film credits include The Bourne Identity Miss Potter and Valkyrie He has also appeared in several television movies including The Lost Prince and The Sinking of the Titanic Bamber is married to the actress Julia Swift They have two sons Theo and Ethan