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David Delve

Born April 15, 1951 · Chelmsford, Essex, England

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.

Filmography

  1. 2023Titanic: The MusicalIsidor StrausMovie
  2. 2005Elizabeth ISir Francis DrakeSeries
  3. 1991The Brittas EmpireSteveSeries
  4. 1990Diamond SkullsAlecMovie
  5. 1983Agatha Christie's Partners in CrimeO'NeillSeries
  6. 1983Going Home: ShebbearArchieMovie
  7. 1983BlackadderSir George de BoeufSeries
  8. 1982JanglesHeraldSeries
  9. 1978A Horseman Riding ByWill CodsallSeries
  10. 1975PoldarkSam CarneSeries
  11. 1975Ten from the TwentiesSeth GittinsSeries
  12. 1975The Saliva MilkshakeStudentMovie
  13. 1973Second City FirstsMickSeries
  14. 1973Centre PlayStudentSeries