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David Bowles, a BAFTA-elected actor, is a distinguished and adaptable British and international performer celebrated for his compelling lead roles in both contemporary and period dramas. Based in England, his diverse career has spanned the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the USA, including a recent role in the high-budget American superhero film Axa.
His notable work includes stunt performances in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) alongside Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman; a leading role with Oliver Reed in the Greek classic Orpheus & Eurydice (2000); and co-starring with Roy Dotrice and Brian Blessed in Olympiad 448 BC: Olympiad of Ancient Hellas (2004). Earlier in his career, he worked with the legendary German actress Maria Schell in the sequel to the Mediterranean TV series Occupation, featuring Kurt Jurgens and Klaus Kinski.
Awards include recognition for The Gathering (2004) at the Royal Television Society Awards and the action-adventure Web of Deceit (2007), also known as Gunner, showcased at the Cannes Film Festival.
Born in Bolton, England, and proud of his Mancunian heritage, Bowles made his screen debut in popular TV series such as EastEnders, The Bill, Coronation Street, and Poirot. He also played key roles such as Elron, the magical King of the Elves; Thor, a Viking warrior for Thames TV; and Morgar in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves for Warner Bros. After a stint at RADA in the 1990s, his travels took him across Europe, Asia, Africa, Russia, and America, where he honed his craft at the Stella Adler Academy in Hollywood and other prominent theatrical venues. Upon returning to the UK, he appeared in dramas like Missing (2006) directed by Ian Madden; Rebus: The Falls (2006) alongside Natalie Dormer; and Carnaby Film’s quirky comedy Lighthouse Hill (2004) with Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, and John Sessions.
His theatre credits include Canterbury Tales (The Miller), As You Like It (Jacques), and A Man For All Seasons (Lord Chapuys). He is particularly renowned for his gritty portrayal of Big Danny in the UK stage tour of The Hardman, the intense life story of Scottish gangster Jimmy Boyle based on Boyle’s book Sense Of Freedom, and as Victorian stage icon Henry Irving in Elizabeth Sharland’s London production of A Shakespeare Anthology.
A reflective soul, Bowles cherishes a favorite quote from his idol Sir Laurence Olivier on acting: “We are as immediate as the moment...”
