Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Writer, Film actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Alice Haig
Education
Rugby School, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (דּוד)
Popularity
Tier C -- 21,340 Wikipedia views/month
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David Haig is known for acting.
Born in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK (age 70).
2 awards including Laurence Olivier Awards.
David Haig has 13 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (13)
Pressure
Writer
Downton Abbey
Film
Killing Eve
TV Series
The Witness for the Prosecution
TV Series
Yes, Prime Minister
Prime Minister Jim Hacker
The Wright Way
The Wright Way
TV Series
Dustbin Baby
Elliot
The 39 Steps
Film
My Boy Jack
Writer
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence
Film
AWARDS (2)
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Member of the Order of the British Empire
2013
WON
B
Laurence Olivier Awards
WON
Biography
David Haig (born 20 September 1955 in Aldershot in Hampshire) is an Olivier Award-winning English actor and FIPA Award-winning writer. He is known for his versatility, having played dramatic, serio-comic and comedic roles, playing characters of varied social classes. He has appeared in top roles in stage productions all over the West End and has done numerous TV and film roles over the past 20 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Haig?
David Haig is 70 years old, born on .
Where was David Haig born?
David Haig was born in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has David Haig been in?
David Haig has 13 credits in our database. Notable titles include Pressure (2026), Downton Abbey (2019), Killing Eve (2018), The Witness for the Prosecution (2016), Yes, Prime Minister (2013).
What is David Haig known for?
David Haig is primarily known as an actor. David Haig (born 20 September 1955 in Aldershot in Hampshire) is an Olivier Award-winning English actor and FIPA Award-winning writer. He is known for…
Where can I find more information about David Haig?
You can find more about David Haig on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
