David Schofield
Acting
Biography
David Schofield (born 16 December 1951) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Ian Mercer in the films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007). He also appeared in the films An American Werewolf in London (1981), Gladiator (2000), From Hell (2001), Valkyrie (2008), The Wolfman (2010) and Darkest Hour (2017).
Born: December 16, 1951
Place of Birth: Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK
Known For
In Deep
Lying, cheating, thieving—they’re the best undercover cops in the business. Liam Ketman (Nick Berry, Heartbeat) and Garth O'Hanlon (Stephen Tompkinson, Wild at Heart) take on false identities to infiltrate society’s underbelly and stop crime at its core. As they put their lives on the line, Liam tries desperately to hold his marriage together, while Gareth keeps his personal life a mystery.
Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster
A drama telling the story of the life of the writer of Frankenstein; the 19-year-old Mary Shelley. Telling of her influences, her writing and her personal life. The extraordinary story of how she created Frankenstein, one of the world's most terrifying monsters.
Gladiator
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
The Secret Agent
1992 BBC adaptation of the Joseph Conrad novel of 1907 concerning the mostly inactive spy Alfred Verloc, who is ordered by his superior Mr Vladimir to carry out a terrorist act. Verloc reluctantly plans the operation, seeking help from The Professor. Verloc is also an informant for the police and the Assistant Commissioner and Chief Inspector Heat add additional pressure on Verloc and his attempts to carry out his plan. Verloc’s subsequent actions gravely affect his wife who is devoted to her mentally unbalanced brother Stevie.
The Forsyte Saga
The Forsyte Saga is a British-American drama television serial based on John Galsworthy's novel series of the same name. Taking place from the 1870s to the 1920s, three generations of the upper-middle-class Forsyte family are explored.
Merlin
The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.
The Adventures of Paddington
Journey to London for heart-warming adventures with beloved British bear Paddington in this CG-animated series, which centres on a younger Paddington as he writes letters to Aunt Lucy celebrating the new things he has discovered through the day’s exciting activities.
Land Girls
The lives, loves and highs and lows of four members of the Women's Land Army working at the Hoxley Estate during World War II.
Our Mutual Friend
After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.
The Street
Anthology drama following the lives and passions of neighbors on a northern English street.
Filmography
as Sycardius
as Alpöhi
as Colonel Smith
as Mr. Gruber (voice)
as Patrick
as Chris Cartwright
as Thomas
as Tony King
as Clement Atlee
as Chief Inspector Derek Newsome
as Alex Brady
as Ben Arnold
as Eddie Reynolds
as Duke of Hanford
as Owl Man
as Peter Carmichael
as Police Commissioner
as Vivian Wolsey
as Darts Player
as The Judge
as Parry
as Donner
as ACC Stephen Packard
as Admiral
as Fergus
as Robert Anderson
as Constable Nye
as Donovan
as Vernon Storey
as Erwin von Witzleben
as King Alined
as Dart player (scenes deleted)
as John White
as John Roberts
as Odin
as Dr. Collins
as Sonny
as Louis
as Monster
as DCS Hackett
as Falco (Gladiator) (archive footage)
as Polteed
as Graham - Bookie
as Roberto Fallaci
as Rochefort, Richelieu Henchman
as Michael Kelleher
as Vincent Hunter
as McQueen
as George Pepper
as Two Sips
as Falco
as Caiaphas (voice)
as Micah
as Casca
as Gladsdale
as Mr Brogan
as Jack Simpson
as Jesse 'Gaffer' Hexam
as Nikolai
as Omar Larbi
as Elijah (voice)
as DCI John Salway
as DI John Salway
as DCS John Salway
as DCI George Newall
as Joe Penrose
as Doherty
as Preacher
as Ossipon
as Sergeant Major
as Darcy Jacobs
as Dennis Ashton
as Snape
as Detective Inspector
as Alfred Harmsworth
as Flash
as DC Hirst
as Detective Inspector Logan
as Sir Ernest Shackleton
as Cafe Waiter
as John Logan
as Dart Player
as Endean's Man
as Ben
as Toon Rosendaal