David Daker

Actor

Born September 29, 1935 in Bilston, Staffordshire, England, UK. Died April 30, 2026.

David Daker was a character actor best known for his role in the popular ITV comedy-drama Boon as Harry Crawford, the entrepreneurial friend of Ken Boon, a fellow former firefighter played by Michael Elphick. He also appeared in Dick Turpin and Doctor Who.

Acting

Benefit to Mankind
Film, 2004
as Jervis Beauchamp
Powers
TV series, 2004
as Mike Knowles
Midsomer Murders
TV series, 1997
as Harry Vellacott
Resort to Murder
TV series, 1995
as Sam Penny
Crown Prosecutor
TV series, 1995
as Ben Campbell
Heartbeat
TV series, 1992
as Matty Lovell
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
Film, 1990
as Desk Sergeant
The Woman in Black
Film, 1989
as Josiah Freston
The Children of Dynmouth
Film, 1987
as Mr. Plant
Up Line
Film, 1987
as Leon Targett
Up Line
TV series, 1987
as Leon Targett
Casualty
TV series, 1986
as Jim Porteous
Boon
TV series, 1986
as Harry Crawford
Urban Jungle
Film, 1985
as Leo Lyon
Summer Season
TV series, 1985
as Leo Lyon
The Bill
TV series, 1984
2 episodes
Z for Zachariah
Film, 1984
as Father
Moonfleet
TV series, 1984
as Elzevir Block
Love and Marriage
TV series, 1984
as Maurice Bannister
Give us a Break
TV series, 1983
as Ron
The Last Term
Film, 1983
To the Lighthouse
Film, 1983
as Mr. Trevorrow
The Tragedy of Richard III
Film, 1983
as Lord Hastings
Henry VI Part 3
Film, 1983
as Lord Hastings
Henry VI Part 2
Film, 1983
as Duke of Buckingham
Henry VI Part 1
Film, 1983
as Reignier, Duke of Anjou / Vernon
Dogfood Dan and the Carmarthen Cowboy
Film, 1982
as Dan
Britannia Hospital
Film, 1982
as Guest Patient
The Grudge Fight
Film, 1981
as Alf
A Room for the Winter
Film, 1981
as Halliday