David Threlfall Picture
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 164 this week

David Threlfall

Actor | Producer | Director

Trivia:

Was nominated for Broadway's 1982 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for playing Smike in "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby," a role he recreated in the television version with the same title, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.

Born:

in Manchester, England, UK
More at IMDbPro » Contact Info on IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent
Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent David Threlfall? Add or change photos
Still of David Threlfall in Shameless Still of David Threlfall in Shameless Still of David Threlfall in Shameless Still of David Threlfall in Shameless
5 photos | 18 videos | 64 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

Farewell, Shameless … Gallagher joie de vivre has no place in austerity UK
18 May 2013 4:05 PM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News
Win! Shameless: Series 10 On DVD!
12 May 2013 1:58 PM, PDT | The Hollywood News
This Week's Must-See TV: 5 Shows You Shouldn't Miss
24 February 2013 1:00 AM, PST | Digital Spy - TV news
See all 64 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
Best male actors ever!!
a list of 102 people by iestynglyn created 2 weeks ago
 
image of name
Best Male British Actors
a list of 23 people by minger30 created 17 Feb 2012
 
image of name
Welcome to Liverpool Cast
a list of 1,228 people by bqp1994 created 6 months ago
 
image of name
Actors who will always work together!
a list of 22 people by MismatchedPurple2 created 23 Feb 2012
 
image of name
Underrated Actors
a list of 119 people by bw-ox created 3 weeks ago
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of David Threlfall.
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations See more awards »

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActor (57 titles)
2013 What Remains (TV series) (filming)
Len Harper
– Episode #1.1 (2013) … Len Harper
– Episode #1.2 (2013) … Len Harper
– Episode #1.3 (2013) … Len Harper
– Episode #1.4 (2013) … Len Harper
 
2004-2013 Shameless (TV series)
Frank Gallagher / Frank
– Episode #11.13 (2013) … Frank Gallagher
– Episode #11.12 (2013) … Frank Gallagher
– Episode #14.12 (2013) … Frank Gallagher
– Episode #11.11 (2013) … Frank Gallagher
– Episode #11.10 (2013) … Frank Gallagher
See all 138 episodes »
 
2009 Nowhere Boy
Uncle George
 
2007 The Whistleblowers (TV series)
Professor Lewington
– Pandemic (2007) … Professor Lewington
 
2007 Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Dr. John Dee
 
2007 Hot Fuzz
Martin Blower
 
2006 Housewife, 49 (TV movie)
Daddy - Will Last
 
2006 The Battle for Rome (TV mini-series)
Constantine
 
2006 Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (TV series)
Constantine the Great
– Constantine (2006) … Constantine the Great
 
2006 Afterlife (TV series)
Ian Garland
– The Rat Man (2006) … Ian Garland
 
2006 Like Minds
John Colbie
 
2006 Alien Autopsy
Jeffrey
 
2006 The Romantics (TV mini-series)
William Wordsworth
– Liberty … William Wordsworth
 
2005 The Queen's Sister (TV movie)
Prince Philip - Duke of Edinburgh
 
2005 MI-5 (TV series)
Keith Moran
– Episode #4.3 (2005) … Keith Moran
 
2004 Cutting It (TV series)
Beauregard Smee
– Episode #3.3 (2004) … Beauregard Smee
 
2004 The Last Detective (TV series)
Carl Swannee
– Benefit to Mankind (2004) … Carl Swannee
 
2003 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward
 
2001 Conspiracy (TV movie)
Dr. Wilhelm Kritzinger
 
2001 Chunky Monkey
Donald Leek
 
2001 Blind Men (TV movie)
 
2000 A Dinner of Herbs (TV mini-series)
Hal Royce (older)
– Episode #1.6 (2000) … Hal Royce (older)
– Episode #1.5 (2000) … Hal Royce (older)
 
2000 In the Beginning (TV movie)
Aaron
 
2000 The Knock (TV series)
Bobby Connery
– Episode #5.3 (2000) … Bobby Connery
 
1999 1000 AD (TV movie) (voice)
 
1999 CI5: The New Professionals (TV series)
Radovan Pradic
– High Speed (1999) … Radovan Pradic
 
1999 The Black Dog (short)
Harvey
 
1999 Mary, Mother of Jesus (TV movie)
Joseph of Nazareth
 
1999 Sex, Chips & Rock n' Roll (TV mini-series)
Norman Kershawe
 
1996 Thief Takers (TV series)
Frank McGrath
– Deja Vu (1996) … Frank McGrath
– A Dead Man (1996) … Frank McGrath
 
1994-1995 Men of the World (TV series)
Lenny Smart
– Farewell My Lovely (1995) … Lenny Smart
– Stolen Kiss (1995) … Lenny Smart
– Happy Birthday Kendle (1995) … Lenny Smart
– The Walking Wounded (1995) … Lenny Smart
– The Girl I Love (1995) … Lenny Smart
See all 12 episodes »
 
1993 The Summer House
Syl
 
1993 Fighting for Gemma (TV movie)
Martyn Day
 
1993 Diana: Her True Story (TV movie)
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
 
1990-1993 Nightingales (TV series)
Bell
– Someone to Watch Over Me (1993) … Bell
– King Lear II (1993) … Bell
– Reach for the Sky (1993) … Bell
– All at Sea (1993) … Bell
– Crime and Punishment (1993) … Bell
See all 13 episodes »
 
1990-1993 Screen Two (TV series)
Andy / Syl
– The Clothes in the Wardrobe (1993) … Syl
– He's Asking for Me (1990) … Andy
 
1992 Patriot Games
Inspector Highland
 
1991 A Murder of Quality (TV movie)
Stanley Rode
 
1991 Titmuss Regained (TV mini-series)
Leslie Titmuss
– And the Next Day (1991) … Leslie Titmuss
– Tomorrow (1991) … Leslie Titmuss
– Today (1991) … Leslie Titmuss
 
1990 The Russia House
Wicklow
 
1989 Frederick Forsyth Presents (TV series)
Tom Rowse
 
1989 Screenplay (TV series)
Tony
– Seeing in the Dark (1989) … Tony
 
1989 When the Whales Came
Jack Jenkins
 
1989 Jumping the Queue (TV movie)
Hugh Warner
 
1989 Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story (TV movie)
Alex
 
1987 The Marksman (TV mini-series)
Weaver
 
1986 Paradise Postponed (TV mini-series)
Leslie Titmuss
– The Simcox Inheritance (1986) … Leslie Titmuss
– Faith Unfaithful (1986) … Leslie Titmuss
– The Gods of the Copy Book Headings (1986) … Leslie Titmuss
– Enigma Variations (1986) … Leslie Titmuss
– And a Happy New Year to You, Too! (1986) … Leslie Titmuss
See all 11 episodes »
 
1986 Lenny Henry Tonite (TV series)
– Pratt Outta Hell (1986)
 
1977-1984 Play for Today (TV series)
Robert / Trevor
– Dog Ends (1984) … Robert
– The Kiss of Death (1977) … Trevor
 
1983 The Gathering Seed (TV series)
Joe Henshaw
– Episode #1.1 (1983) … Joe Henshaw
 
1983 Red Monarch (TV movie)
Vasily
 
1983 King Lear (TV movie)
Edgar
 
1982 Objects of Affection (TV series)
Donald
– Rolling Home (1982) … Donald
 
1982 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (TV mini-series)
Smike
– Part 2 (1982) … Smike
– Part 1 (1982) … Smike
 
1979 BBC2 Playhouse (TV series)
– The Brylcreem Boys (1979)
 
1977 Here I Stand... (TV series)
Stapleton
– Margaret Clitheroe (1977) … Stapleton
 
1977 Scum (TV movie)
Archer
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2009-2012 Shameless (TV series) (executive producer - 65 episodes)
– Episode #9.11 (2012) (executive producer)
– Episode #9.10 (2012) (executive producer)
– Episode #9.9 (2012) (executive producer)
– Episode #9.8 (2012) (executive producer)
– Episode #9.7 (2012) (executive producer)
See all 65 episodes »
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
2006-2013 Shameless (TV series)
– Episode #11.8 (2013)
– Episode #10.1 (2012)
– Episode #9.8 (2012)
– Episode #7.10 (2010)
– Episode #7.9 (2010)
See all 18 episodes »
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1994 Men of the World (TV series) (singer: main title theme - 6 episodes)
– The Runaway (1994) (singer: main title theme)
– Team Table (1994) (singer: main title theme)
– The Big Fight (1994) (singer: main title theme)
– Lost in France (1994) (singer: main title theme)
– The Assessment (1994) (singer: main title theme)
See all 6 episodes »
 
Show ShowCinematographer (1 title)
2010 Abduction (short)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2007 Hot Fuzz (performer: "Lovefool")
 
Show ShowSelf (15 titles)
2010 Mastermind (TV series)
Himself
– Celebrity Mastermind 2010/2011: Episode 4 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Have I Got News for You (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #39.3 (2010) … Himself
 
2009 The Greatest TV Shows of the Noughties (TV documentary)
Himself/Frank Gallagher (also archive footage)
 
2009 Cutting Edge (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– The Millionaire and the Murder Mansion (2009) … Narrator (voice)
 
2008 50 Greatest Families (TV documentary)
Himself/Frank Gallagher (also archive footage)
 
2007 The National Television Awards 2007 (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member
 
2007 The Whistleblowers: Behind the Scenes (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The British Academy Television Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The South Bank Show (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Victoria Wood (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl (documentary)
Himself
 
2005-2006 The Paul O'Grady Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.59 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #2.16 (2005) … Himself
 
2004-2005 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 February 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 January 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2001-2002 A History of Britain (TV series documentary)
Various
– Forces of Nature (2002) … Various (voice)
– Revolutions (2001) … Various (voice)
– The British Wars (2001) … Various (voice)
 
1988 Comic Relief (TV special)
Himself
 
1982 Arena (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Mike Leigh Making Plays (1982) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2012 The Big Fat Quiz of the 00s (TV movie)
Frank Gallagher (uncredited)
 
2010 Have I Got News for You (TV series)
 
2007 The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz (TV movie)
Frank Gallagher (uncredited)
 

Related Videos

Nowhere Boy -- A clip from the movie Nowhere Boy Nowhere Boy -- A chronicle of the early life of John Lennon (Johnson) in 1950s Liverpool, from his relationship with his aunt Mimi (Scott Thomas) and estranged mother (Duff), to the foundation of The Quarrymen. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World -- Clip: The far side of the world
See all 18 »
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

(2005) Played Michael in "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me" by Frank McGuinness - New Ambassador's Theatre, London. See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Interviews  | 1 Article  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Height:

6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

Was nominated for Broadway's 1982 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for playing Smike in "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby," a role he recreated in the television version with the same title, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra