David Delve

Acting

David Delve

Born
(age 75)
Birthplace
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Credits
14 titles

Biography

Studying at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, Delve appeared in a large number of theatrical productions, including She Stoops to Conquer, Twelfth Night (as Sir Andrew Aguecheek) and as one of the two Clowns in The 39 Steps.

Delve also made a number of screen appearances, playing Sam Carne in the original series of Poldark, Will Codsall in A Horseman Riding By and the Herald in Jangles, as well as guest roles in Blackadder and Casualty. He also had a role as Alec in the film Diamond Skulls.

Making his musical debut as Thénardier in Les Misérables, Delve played a large number of stage musical roles, including Mr. Sowerberry in the London Palladium production of Oliver!, Firmin in The Phantom of the Opera, Sir Danvers Carew in Jekyll & Hyde and Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 14

YearTitleRole
2023 Titanic: The Musical Film Isidor Straus
2005 Elizabeth I TV Sir Francis Drake (2 ep)
1991 The Brittas Empire TV Steve (1 ep)
1990 Diamond Skulls Film Alec
1983 Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime TV O'Neill (1 ep)
1983 Going Home: Shebbear Film Archie
1983 Blackadder TV Sir George de Boeuf (1 ep)
1982 Jangles TV Herald (7 ep)
1978 A Horseman Riding By TV Will Codsall (8 ep)
1975 Poldark TV Sam Carne (12 ep)
1975 Ten from the Twenties TV Seth Gittins (1 ep)
1975 The Saliva Milkshake Film Student
1973 Second City Firsts TV Mick (1 ep)
1973 Centre Play TV Student (1 ep)
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