David Whitaker
Biography
David Whitaker, sometimes credited as Davy Whitaker, was an actor who aas especially active in the theatre of his native North East.He was best known for his recurring role as undercover cop Terry Knowles in Spender. He suffered a debilitating stroke in 2012 and passed away in 2020.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Burk Laudimer
In 1830s rural England, a courageous young girl, envied by women for her beauty, lusted after by men, is accused of witchcraft and forced to rise above the prejudice of many people in the community in which she lives.
Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Skillen
In 19th century England, wealthy young Annabella Lagrange lives a comfortable and secluded life on her family's country estate, where her parents own a glass works. As a child, she develops a special friendship with the charming stable boy Manuel Mendoza. When she turns 18, she marries her cousin Stephen and sees what the world is really like.
Movie - 1985, 2h 15m • as Deputy
The story begins on a small spaceship docking with a refueling station. On board are a group of four aliens, Bernard, Sandra, Desmond, and Julian. During a particularly tedious period of their stay at the station, the other three begin playing with the ship’s controls while Bernard is outside playing spaceball. They accidentally disconnect his part of the ship, leaving him stranded while they crash into a large blue planet close by...
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Sam
An Italian temptress arrives at a school in Newcastle to teach a group of Geordies about the art of romance.
Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Stevie
Sunderland, against all of the odds, beat Leeds United in the 1973 FA Cup final, and memories of that triumphant city are revived when a photographer revisits his home town. But any ideas about moving back are sorely tested when his rose-tinted recollections clash with the realities of life in Sunderland. An engaging comedy-drama that explores our need to belong.
Movie - 1992, 2h 15m • as Pat
Alice, a young Polish woman, arrives in England to marry a doctor. However, she faces an obstacle when her fiance changes his mind and leaves her in need of citizenship in Britain.
Movie - 1992, 2h 15m • as Tommy Turner
A dramatization of incidents involving Eddie Horner, a factory worker active in union politics radicalized to murder.
Movie - 1976, 2h 15m • as Workman
In amongst the fishing quaysides of the North East of England, manipulative Bob is first able to wangle his way into a prominent position within a fish distribution firm. It isn’t long before he has his sights not only on the boss’s job - but also his wife as well.