7.4
Movie
Acting
David Collins
- Born
- (age 57)
- Birthplace
- New South Wales, Australia
- Credits
- 35 titles
Biography
David Collins is an acclaimed Australian actor, comedian, writer and voice artist, best known worldwide as one-half of the internationally famous physical comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers. Formed in 1988 with his partner Shane Dundas, the duo is celebrated globally for their unique fusion of slapstick, mime, puppetry, and high-energy vocal sound effects that transcend language barriers. Collins has had a prolific and multi-faceted career across stage, television, and film, earning prestigious accolades including BAFTA, Emmy, Logie and Helpmann Awards.
*Not to be confused with Canadian actor David Collins, best known for his work with the Stratford Festival.
Signature work
Known For
7.4
Movie
6.9
Movie
The Fall Guy
6.9
Movie
Three Thousand Years of Longing
6.8
TV
The Tourist
6.2
Movie
Maya the Bee Movie
5.8
Movie
Wyrmwood: Apocalypse
6.9
TV
Minx
6.5
Movie
Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb
6.6
Movie
Maya the Bee: The Honey Games
4.2
Movie
Red Christmas
6.3
TV
Frankie Drake Mysteries
5.4
TV
Living for the Dead
8.1
TV
Maisy
5.7
Movie
Carmen & Bolude
6.9
Movie
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse
4.4
Movie
You Can't Stop the Murders
9.0
TV
The Upside Down Show
8.3
TV
Oh Yuck!
Acting credits 31
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Arnie & Barney Film | Barney (voice) |
| 2026 | The Bad Room Film | Michael Byrne/The Tomato Man |
| 2025 | Carmen & Bolude Film | Ed |
| 2024 | Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa Film | Self |
| 2024 | Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Film | Smeg |
| 2024 | The Fall Guy Film | Metalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray) |
| 2023 | Olan, Earthbound Film | Davey Gravey |
| 2022 | Three Thousand Years of Longing Film | Ozmet the Jocular |
| 2022 | Minx TV | Ben (1 ep) |
| 2022 | Wyrmwood: Apocalypse Film | Keith Headboom |
| 2022 | The Tourist TV | Arlo Dobson, Arlo Dobson/Colin Callend (2 ep) |
| 2021 | Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb Film | Arnie (voice) |
| 2020 | Drunk History: Australia TV | (6 ep) |
| 2018 | Show Me the Movie! TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Maya the Bee: The Honey Games Film | Arnie (voice) |
| 2017 | Frankie Drake Mysteries TV | Squishy (1 ep) |
| 2017 | Drop Dead Weird TV | Dad (52 ep) |
| 2017 | The Umbilical Brothers - Not Suitable for Children Film | Dane |
| 2017 | Oh Yuck! TV | Doolan O'Clean (26 ep) |
| 2016 | Red Christmas Film | Peter |
| 2016 | Tay Man Film | Hamish |
| 2014 | The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal Film | Himself |
| 2014 | Maya the Bee Movie Film | Arnie (voice) |
| 2011 | The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm Film | Himself |
| 2007 | The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain Film | Himself |
| 2006 | The Upside Down Show TV | David (13 ep) |
| 2004 | The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse Film | Himself |
| 2003 | You Can't Stop the Murders Film | Dave |
| 1999 | Maisy TV | (108 ep) |
| 1996 | Feral TV TV | Rattus (voice) (45 ep) |
| 1994 | The Ferals TV | Rattus (voice) (30 ep) |
Crew credits 9
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Living for the Dead TV | Creator |
| 2021 | Our African Roots Film | Producer |
| 2014 | The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal Film | Director |
| 2011 | The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm Film | Writer |
| 2007 | The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain Film | Writer |
| 2006 | The Upside Down Show TV | Creator |
| 2004 | The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse Film | Director, Writer |
| 2001 | Maisy's Farm Film | Songs, Vocals |
| 2001 | Maisy's Farm TV | Songs, Vocals (10 ep) |