Born in Bolton, Lancashire to an Anglican vicar David at his public school, appeared in many school plays and produced many of them. He was directed by David Self who died in 2008. Whilst at school he wrote and directed a comedy film entitled 'The Weirdies'. He recorded many voice-overs for BBC radio as well as the narration of a Christmas story in 1973. In 1995 David successfully auditioned for a place at the prestigious Drama Studio London whose past students include Forrest Whittaker and Peter Howitt. He graduated with Distinction. Whilst at DSL David appeared as Timon in Timon of Athens...
