David Warner

Born:July 29, 1941

Place of Birth:Manchester, England, UK

Died:July 24, 2022

Known For:Acting

Biography

David Warner, a distinguished English actor, captivated audiences with his versatile performances on both stage and screen. Born in Manchester on July 29, 1941, Warner's passion for acting led him to the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he honed his craft before making a name for himself in the entertainment industry. His breakout role came in the early 1960s with his compelling portrayal in the film "Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment," a performance that earned him a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Throughout his illustrious career, Warner showcased his remarkable range by seamlessly transitioning between romantic leads and villainous characters. From his roles in classics such as "Straw Dogs" and "The Omen" to his appearances in popular franchises like "Star Trek" and "Tron," Warner's talent and versatility left a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. His ability to embody complex and multifaceted characters endeared him to fans and critics alike.

In 1981, Warner's exceptional acting skills were recognized with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special for his portrayal of Pomponius Falco in the acclaimed television miniseries "Masada." This accolade was a testament to his dedication to his craft and his ability to immerse himself fully in every role he undertook.

Beyond his impressive on-screen work, Warner also graced the stage with his presence, delivering captivating performances in numerous theatrical productions. His commanding presence and magnetic performances endeared him to theatergoers and further solidified his reputation as a consummate actor with a true passion for his art.

On July 24, 2022, the world mourned the loss of David Warner, who passed away at the age of 80. His legacy as a talented and versatile actor endures through his body of work, which continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the globe. Warner's contributions to the world of entertainment will always be remembered, and his impact on the industry remains indelible.

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Titanic

Spicer Lovejoy

1997

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets aboard the ship. Rose tells the whole story from Titanic's departure through to its death—on its first and last voyage—on April 15, 1912.

Scream 2

Gus Gold

1997

Two years after the first series of murders, as Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life, someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.

Tron

Ed Dillinger / Sark / Voice of Master Control Program

1982

When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world...And becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.

Planet of the Apes

Sandar

2001

After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.

The Omen

Keith Jennings

1976

Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil.

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

St. John Talbot

1989

A renegade Vulcan with a startling secret hijacks the U.S.S. Enterprise in order to find a mythical planet.

Time Bandits

Evil Genius

1981

Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.

Mary Poppins Returns

Admiral Boom

2018

Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

Professor Jordon Perry

1991

The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants.

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

Chancellor Gorkon

1991

After years of war, the Federation and the Klingon empire find themselves on the brink of a peace summit when a Klingon ship is nearly destroyed by an apparent attack from the Enterprise. Both worlds brace for what may be their deadliest encounter.

A Christmas Carol

Bob Cratchit

1984

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Self (archive footage)

2010

For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.

In the Mouth of Madness

Dr. Wrenn

1995

An insurance investigator begins discovering the impact a horror writer's books has on his fans is more than inspirational.

Money Talks

Barclay

1997

Sought by police and criminals, a small-time huckster makes a deal with a TV newsman for protection.

Straw Dogs

Henry Niles (uncredited)

1971

David Sumner, a mild-mannered academic from the United States, marries Amy, an Englishwoman. In order to escape a hectic stateside lifestyle, David and his wife relocate to the small town in rural Cornwall where Amy was raised. There, David is ostracized by the brutish men of the village, including Amy's old flame, Charlie. Eventually the taunts escalate, and two of the locals rape Amy. This sexual assault awakes a shockingly violent side of David.

Black Death

Abbot

2010

As the plague decimates medieval Europe, rumours circulate of a village immune from the plague. There is talk of a necromancer who leads the village and is able to raise the dead. A fearsome knight joined by a cohort of soldiers and a young monk are charged by the church to investigate. Their journey is filled with danger, but it's upon entering the village that their true horror begins.

Waxwork

Waxwork Man

1988

Wealthy slacker college student Mark, his new girlfriend Sarah, and their friends are invited to a special showing at a mysterious wax museum which displays 18 of the most evil men of all time. After his ex-girlfriend and another friend disappear, Mark becomes suspicious.

Cross of Iron

Hauptmann Kiesel

1977

It is 1943, and the German army—ravaged and demoralised—is hastily retreating from the Russian front. In the midst of the madness, conflict brews between the aristocratic yet ultimately pusillanimous Captain Stransky and the courageous Corporal Steiner. Stransky is the only man who believes that the Third Reich is still vastly superior to the Russian army. However, within his pompous persona lies a quivering coward who longs for the Iron Cross so that he can return to Berlin a hero. Steiner, on the other hand is cynical, defiantly non-conformist and more concerned with the safety of his own men rather than the horde of military decorations offered to him by his superiors.

The Company of Wolves

Father

1984

An adaptation of Angela Carter's fairy tales. Young Rosaleen dreams of a village in the dark woods, where Granny tells her cautionary tales in which innocent maidens are tempted by wolves who are hairy on the inside. As Rosaleen grows into womanhood, will the wolves come for her too?

Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin

Narrator (voice)

1997

Pooh gets confused when Christopher Robin leaves him a note to say that he has gone back to school after the holidays. So Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and Rabbit go in search of Christopher Robin which leads to a big adventure.

Body Bags

Dr. Lock

1993

A woman working the late shift at a gas station while a killer is on the loose; a man who can't stand the thought of losing his hair; a baseball player that submits to an eye transplant. An anthology of terror.

The Concorde... Airport '79

Peter O'Neill

1979

Aviation disaster-prone Joe Patroni must contend with nuclear missiles, the French Air Force and the threat of the plane splitting in two over the Alps.

Wing Commander

Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn

1999

In the mid-27th century, the Terran Confederation is at war with the vicious alien Kilrathi Empire. When the Kilrathi capture a crucial navigational device that could lead them to Earth, the Confederation’s only hope rests with a small group of young fighter pilots. Lieutenant Christopher Blair, along with his wingman Todd 'Maniac' Marshall and Commander Jeanette 'Angel' Deveraux, must intercept the alien fleet and prevent the destruction of mankind. Battling overwhelming odds and racing against time, they face not only external threats but also inner fears and rivalries as they fight to save Earth from annihilation.

Time After Time

Jack the Ripper - John Leslie Stevenson

1979

Writer H. G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper to modern day San Francisco after the infamous serial killer steals his time machine to escape the 19th century. Imagine! A scientific genius named H. G. Wells stalks a criminal genius named Jack the Ripper across time itself in the most ingenious thriller of our time.

Necronomicon

Dr. Madden

1993

H.P. Lovecraft anthology is divided into four segments: "The Library" which is the wraparound segment involving Lovecraft's research into the Book of The Dead and his unwitting release of a monster and his writing of the following horror segments "The Drowned", "The Cold", and "Whispers".

Cast a Deadly Spell

Amos Hackshaw

1991

In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.

The Man with Two Brains

Dr. Alfred Necessiter

1983

A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.