David Sterne
Acting
Born 1946-11-01 · Chichester, Sussex, England, UK
David Sterne (born 1946) is an English actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1973. After leaving the British Army, Sterne trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has worked in television, film and radio for over 40 years. He is most recognised for his portrayal of Larry Bishop in the BBC's 'Detectorists', and more recently as Tom Thomas in three seasons of Britbox's 'The Sister Boniface Mysteries'. His mentor was Lindsay Anderson (Director of "If..." & "O Lucky Man!"). His daughter is Rachel Stone, an Associate Producer with Hartswood Films UK.
Filmography
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Jan 14, 2026
Friday is Mushroom Soup
Sep 16, 2025
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dec 23, 2022
The Cathar
Nov 26, 2021
The Protégé
Aug 19, 2021
Ruth
Mar 12, 2021
Granbad
Feb 28, 2019
The Last Witness
May 11, 2018
1066: A Year to Conquer England
Feb 28, 2017
Legacy
Jun 19, 2015
Arthur & Merlin
Apr 17, 2015
National Theatre Live: Treasure Island
Jan 22, 2015
Blood Moon
Aug 25, 2014
Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This
Apr 21, 2014
300: Rise of an Empire
Mar 5, 2014
Truth or Dare
Aug 5, 2012
Gulliver's Travels
Dec 23, 2010
Never Let Me Go
Mar 18, 2010
The Wolfman
Feb 10, 2010
National Theatre Live: Nation
Jan 30, 2010
Round Ireland with a Fridge
Jan 1, 2010
Dorian Gray
Sep 9, 2009
Shadows in the Sun
Jun 15, 2009
The Boat That Rocked
Apr 1, 2009
Slaughter
Jan 9, 2009
RocknRolla
Sep 4, 2008
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Sep 9, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Jul 6, 2006
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Nov 16, 2005
Not Only But Always
Dec 30, 2004