Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Education
St. George's RC Secondary School, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (דּוד)
Popularity
Tier B -- 64,585 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Sean Bean →
Career
Career spanning 45 years (1980-2025)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 37
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 6 films with Alan Rickman
Year context
Born in 1942 -- Battle of Midway; Manhattan Project begins; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1942 →
DROPTHE GOOD_
19
Notable
out of 100
Most people on Earth score 0. Only those with measurable positive impact appear on this scale.
Human Impact
0
Innovation
5
Giving
0
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
76
Public Vote
★
★
★
★
★
Be the first to vote
Filmography (37)
AWARDS (2)
B
Clarence Derwent Awards
1993
WON
B
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
1991
WON
Biography
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.
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Bradley?
David Bradley is 84 years old, born on .
Where was David Bradley born?
David Bradley was born in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has David Bradley been in?
David Bradley has 37 credits in our database. Notable titles include Frankenstein (2025), Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023), Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022), The Power of the Doctor (2022), Jolt (2021).
What is David Bradley known for?
David Bradley is primarily known as an actor. 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,…
Where can I find more information about David Bradley?
You can find more about David Bradley on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
