About
David Cann is an actor with a diverse and successful career in both theatre and television. After training at RADA he served his apprenticeship in the repertory system, appearing at many of Britain's grand old theatres in a wide range of roles. In plays ancient and modern, Shakespearean drama, musicals and pantomime, David developed into a leading man and character actor with a strong vocal technique and a firm grasp of many artistic styles; from the extreme naturalism of Lawrence's 'A Collier's Friday Night' through the high comedy of Sheridan's 'A School for Scandal' to the classical verse (not to mention the athletic sword-fighting) in 'Romeo and Juliet'. Moving into television David appeared in many shows including 'Sapphire and Steel' and 'Grange Hill'. In between these, he worked in small fringe theatres, such as the Gate in Notting Hill and the Croydon Warehouse, where such...
Known for
EastEndersSeries • 1985
House of the DragonSeries • 2022
Silent WitnessSeries • 1996
Sex EducationSeries • 2019
Grange HillSeries • 1978
SpooksSeries • 2002
DoctorsSeries • 2000
The BillSeries • 1984
Killing EveSeries • 2018
Not Going OutSeries • 2006
Bad GirlsSeries • 1999
BenidormSeries • 2007
Blake's 7Series • 1978
Les MisérablesMovie • 2012
Pie in the SkySeries • 1994
Between the LinesSeries • 1992
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of CrispsSeries • 2001
Bad EducationSeries • 2012
Black BooksSeries • 2000
Sick NoteSeries • 2017
Sapphire & SteelSeries • 1979
Shine on Harvey MoonSeries • 1982
Bridget Jones's DiaryMovie • 2001
The Iron LadyMovie • 2011