David Threlfall

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Characters played by David Threlfall

Martin Blower — Hot Fuzz (2007)

Local resident in Sandford village.

Dr. John Dee — Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)

Astrologer and mathematician advising Elizabeth on state matters and celestial omens.

Inspector Highland — Patriot Games (1992)

Police inspector coordinating anti-terror operations.

Peters — Black Sea (2014)

Peters is a member of Robinson's salvage crew who joins Fraser and Tobin on the seabed mission to the wrecked U-boat. He helps recover the drive shaft and gold, but dies when he falls into a trench and his air hose is accidentally severed, weakening the crew's ability to operate the submarine.

George Toogood Smith — Nowhere Boy (2009)

George Toogood Smith is John Lennon's uncle and, with Mimi Smith, helps raise him as a son. John is especially close to him, but George dies suddenly when John is fourteen. His death removes an important source of affection and stability during John's troubled adolescence.

Wicklow — The Russia House (1990)

MI6 subordinate or administrative officer supporting the London command structure, handling documentation and operational logistics.

Archer — Scum (1977)

An eccentric and intellectual inmate who frequently clashes with the borstal administration and warders. He forms a friendship with Carlin and is later arrested alongside him following the outbreak of a major riot.

Prince Charles — Diana: Her True Story (1993)

Prince Charles is Diana’s husband, and their marriage is marked by conflict over his attachment to Camilla Parker-Bowles and Diana’s place in his affections. He and Diana are expected to project a united public image, despite their private difficulties. He is later injured, prompting Diana to consider going to Highgrove.

John Colbie — Like Minds (2006)

Nigel's father. During a violent confrontation at the Colbie estate, he accidentally shoots his wife and is subsequently killed by a gunshot intended for Nigel. His death occurs amidst Nigel's ongoing occult rituals.

Trevor — The Kiss of Death (1977)

Trevor is an extremely shy undertaker's assistant and the central figure in the story. He regularly accompanies his good friend Ronnie to the pub, where Ronnie is with his girlfriend Sandra. After Sandra introduces him to Linda, Trevor struggles to respond to her persistent efforts to get him to go out with her. Even at the disco, he is too shy to dance.

Alan — A Statement of Affairs (1993)

Alan is one of the three friends who have known one another since childhood, and he is married to Carol. He leads a stable, carefree life with his wife. After Pip's argument with Adrian, she opens her heart to Alan, making him a confidant shortly before she is found dead.

Stanley Rode — A Murder of Quality (1991)

Stanley Rode teaches at Carne School and is the husband of the murdered woman. A letter sent to Alisa Brimley describes an alleged plot by Stanley to kill his wife, making him the apparent suspect when George Smiley begins investigating. Smiley ultimately establishes that Stanley was not the murderer.

Career Overview

David Threlfall has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Elizabeth Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Shameless, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Nightsleeper. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
57
Birth Date
1953-10-12
Birth Place
Burnage, Manchester, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5240418), public domain (CC0).