
David Sterne
Acting
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.
Known for
202628 Years Later: The Bone Temple
George
2025Friday is Mushroom Soup
Doug
2022A Midsummer Night's Dream
Egeus
2021The Protégé
Doctor
2021The Cathar
Landowner
2021Ruth
Kenneth
2019Granbad
Granddad
2018The Last Witness
Kings Arms Landlord
20171066: A Year to Conquer England
English Noble
2015Legacy
Homeless Guy
2015Arthur & Merlin
King Vortigern
2015National Theatre Live: Treasure Island
Blind Pew
2014300: Rise of an Empire
Old Statesman
2014Blood Moon
Charlie Packham
2014Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This
Billy Mayo
2012Truth or Dare
Woodbridge
2010The Wolfman
Kirk
2010Gulliver's Travels
Foreman
2010Never Let Me Go
Keffers
2010National Theatre Live: Nation
Captain Roberts
2010Round Ireland with a Fridge
Mac
2009Slaughter
Jorgen
2009The Boat That Rocked
Marianne's Captain
2009Dorian Gray
Theatre Manager