David Bradley - Actor Profile

David Bradley

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 17, 1942
Birth Place: York, North Yorkshire, England, UK

About David Bradley

David Bradley (born 17 April 1942) is an English actor. He is most widely known for portraying Argus Filch in the Harry Potter film series, Walder Frey in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, and Abraham Setrakian in the FX horror series The Strain. He was awarded a Olivier Award in 1991 for his supporting role in King Lear at the Royal National Theatre.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

David Bradley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Bradley reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David Bradley's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 82% of David Bradley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bad Girl, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Bradley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Bradley's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Bad Girl (1992) movie poster
★10.0

Bad Girl: A young single mother has to convince the authorities that she is a fit parent.

Bad Girl

1992•Drama
★10.0
Another Sunday and Sweet F.A. (1972) movie poster
★10.0

Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.: Mr. Armistead is the referee for an amateur league Sunday Football match. Disliked and abused by all the players he trie

Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.

1972•Comedy
★10.0
The Star (1996) movie poster
★10.0

The Star: A young boy who has recently lost his mother finds new meaning when a shooting star lands in his garden.

The Star

1996•Drama
★9.0
Criminal (1994) movie poster
★9.0

Criminal: Simon Willerton's suicide in 1990 brought to six the number of young prisoners who hanged themselves in British prisons

Criminal

1994•Drama
★9.0
Lycanthropy (2006) movie poster
★9.0

Lycanthropy: A detective has to journey into the dark heart of his modern metropolis to investigate a routine murder, but finds the s

Lycanthropy

2006•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie David Bradley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Frankenstein Blind Man Super Hit Similar →
2023 Good Grief Duncan Average Similar →
2023 Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Fowler (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Your Christmas or Mine 2 Jack Average Similar →
2022 Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Your Christmas or Mine? Jack Average Similar →
2022 Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Geppetto (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Catherine Called Birdy Lord Gideon Sidebottom Average Similar →
2021 Jolt Gareth Fizel Hit Similar →
2021 Roy Roy Hit Similar →
2017 Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time The Doctor (1) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Edmund the Magnificent Farmer Hit Similar →
2016 The Young Messiah Old Rabbi Average Similar →
2013 An Adventure in Space and Time William Hartnell Super Hit Similar →
2013 The World's End Basil Hit Similar →
2012 Frankenstein: A Modern Myth Self - Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2011 When Harry Left Hogwarts Self Hit Similar →
2011 Captain America: The First Avenger Tower Keeper Hit Similar →
2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Argus Filch Super Hit Similar →
2010 Another Year Ronnie Hit Similar →
2010 Harold Pinter: A Celebration Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Harry Brown Leonard Attwell Hit Similar →
2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Argus Filch Super Hit Similar →
2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Argus Filch Super Hit Similar →
2007 Hot Fuzz Arthur Webley Super Hit Similar →
2006 Sweeney Todd Sweeney's Father Average Similar →
2006 Lycanthropy Club Owner Super Hit Similar →
2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Argus Filch Super Hit Similar →
2005 Mr Harvey Lights a Candle Archie Super Hit Similar →
2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Argus Filch Super Hit Similar →
2002 Nicholas Nickleby Nigel Bray Hit Similar →
2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Argus Filch Super Hit Similar →
2002 This Is Not a Love Song Mr Bellamy Hit Similar →
2001 Station Jim Elliot Super Hit Similar →
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Argus Filch Super Hit Similar →
2001 Gabriel & Me Grandad Hit Similar →
1999 Doomwatch: Winter Angel Angel Hit Similar →
1999 Tom's Midnight Garden Abel Average Similar →
1998 Reckless: The Sequel Arnold Springer Hit Similar →
1998 Left Luggage Concierge Average Similar →
1997 The Moth Dave Waters Hit Similar →
1996 Cracker: White Ghost Frank Carter Hit Similar →
1996 The Star - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Criminal Headmaster Super Hit Similar →
1992 Bad Girl Mike Preach Super Hit Similar →
1987 Prick Up Your Ears Undertaker Hit Similar →
1986 King of the Ghetto Ralph Super Hit Similar →
1983 Tartuffe, or The Imposter Cleante Hit Similar →
1979 The Frisco Kid Julius Rosensheine Average Similar →
1972 Another Sunday and Sweet F.A. Parker Street Goalie Super Hit Similar →

David Bradley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Bradley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Bradley is "Bad Girl" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has David Bradley acted in?

David Bradley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Bradley?

Other notable films include "Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.", "The Star", and "Criminal".

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