David Bradley
Acting

David Bradley

April 17, 1942 (83 years old) York, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Also known as: David John Bradley

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.

Known For

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones

2011 • TV

Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

1997 • TV

Doctor Who

Doctor Who

2005 • TV

Frankenstein

Frankenstein

2025 • Movie

The Strain

The Strain

2014 • TV

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001 • Movie

Movie Credits (50)

Acting

2025

Frankenstein

as Blind Man

2001

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

as Argus Filch

2005

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

as Argus Filch

2004

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

as Argus Filch

2002

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

as Argus Filch

2011

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

as Argus Filch

2007

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

as Argus Filch

2009

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

as Argus Filch

2007

Hot Fuzz

as Arthur Webley

1997

Kangaroo Palace

as Mr Macaleese

2008

The Daisy Chain

as Sean Cryan

2006

Sweeney Todd

as Sweeney's Father

2013

The World's End

as Basil

2012

Bad Sugar

as Ralphfred Cauldwell

2011

The Holding

as Cooper

2001

Altered Species

as Frank

1998

Reckless: The Sequel

as Arnold Springer

2023

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

as Fowler (voice)

2005

Mr Harvey Lights a Candle

as Archie

2001

Gabriel & Me

as Grandad

TV Credits (50)

Acting

2011

Game of Thrones

as Walder Frey

6 episodes

1997

Midsomer Murders

as Tom

1 episodes

2005

Doctor Who

as Solomon

1 episodes

2014

The Strain

as Professor Abraham Setrakian

46 episodes

2007

The Tudors

1 episodes

1986

Casualty

as Stanmore

1 episodes

2007

Benidorm

1 episodes

1970

Play for Today

as Policeman

1 episodes

1970

Play for Today

as Communist Speaker

1 episodes

2001

Waking the Dead

as George Barlow

2 episodes

2013

Broadchurch

as Jack Marshall

5 episodes

2020

Gangs of London

as Jim

2 episodes

2004

New Tricks

1 episodes

1974

Playhouse

as Wike

1 episodes

1992

A Touch of Frost

as Les James

1 episodes

2019

After Life

as Tony's Dad

2006

Great British Menu

as Self - Guest Judge

1 episodes

1991

Performance

as Barnadine

1 episodes

2007

The Sarah Jane Adventures

as Shansheeth Blue (voice)

2 episodes

1994

Wycliffe

as Joe Mawnan

1 episodes

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 17, 1942 (83 years old)
Place of Birth
York, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Popularity
2.1

Career Stats

50
Movies
50
TV Shows