

David Sterne (born 1946) is an English actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1973. After leaving the British Army, Sterne trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has worked in television, film and radio for over 40 years. He is most recognised for his portrayal of Larry Bishop in the BBC's 'Detectorists', and more recently as Tom Thomas in three seasons of Britbox's 'The Sister Boniface Mysteries'. His mentor was Lindsay Anderson (Director of "If..." & "O Lucky Man!"). His daughter is Rachel Stone, an Associate Producer with Hartswood Films UK.
2026
Grandfather
2025
2024
Foster Lang
2023
Forester
2023
Policeman
2022
2022
Gent #1
2022
Tom Thomas
2021
Doctor
2021
Senior Clive Ellis
2020
Farmer Robert
2019
Bishop
2018
Kings Arms Landlord
2017
English Noble
2016
Abel North
2016
Bolero
2015
John 'Blackbeard' Fraser
2015
Cannon Dobbs
2015
King Vortigern
2014
Larry Bishop
2014
Bishop
2014
Charlie Packham
2014
Billy Mayo
2014
Old Statesman
2013
2013
Dymas
2013
Unknown
2013
Gudmund
2012
Woodbridge
2010
Foreman
2010
Abimael
2010
Keffers
2010
Kirk
2010
Captain Roberts
2010
2009
Theatre Manager
2009
Unknown
2009
Marianne's Captain
2009
Jorgen
2008
The Apothecary
2008
Barman
2007
Cellarman
2007
Desk Sergeant Edward 'Mac' McFadden
2006
Unknown
2006
Edinburgh Cook
2005
Ministry Wizard
2004
Unknown
2004
Bob
2003
Gordon
2001
Willy
2001
Vassi
2001
Retired Knight
2000
General 3 - Nicamore
2000
Bill Thompson
1998
Birwhistle
1998
Morris
1997
Prison Warder
1996
Waiting Man
1995
Chief
1994
Unknown
1994
Pub Landlord
1993
Field
1992
Unknown
1990
Unknown
1989
Policeman
1988
Einstein Bob
1986
Geoff Cole
1986
Van Driver
1984
Unknown
1981
Driver
1980
Unknown
1979
1979
1978
Sgt. Millicent
1978
Guard
1977
Unknown
1975
Policeman
1975
Ted Parkin
1973
Unknown
1971
Lorimer