David Dawson | |
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![]() Dawson in 2023 | |
Born | David Robert Dawson 7 September 1982 Widnes, Cheshire, England |
Education | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse | Josh Silver (m. 2023)[1] |
David Robert Dawson (born 7 September 1982) is an English actor. On television, he is known for his roles in the BBC Four film The Road to Coronation Street (2010), the BBC One series Luther (2011), Ripper Street (2012–2016), The Last Kingdom (2015–2018) and The Secret Agent (2016), and the Channel 4 sitcom Year of the Rabbit (2019). His films include My Policeman (2022).
On stage, Dawson received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for playing Smike in the 2007 production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Other notable performances have been in the 2009 production of Comedians, the 2010 production of Posh, and the 2011 production of Luise Miller.