Biography
David Birrell is a British actor born on 11 August 1966 in Bramhall, Cheshire. He was raised in Manchester and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
His television credits include Bodies (2023) as Dalrymple, Silent Witness (2021) as Dr Young, Vera (2020), Midsomer Murders (2006), Coronation Street (1988) and Holy Flying Circus (2011) as Gareth Nice. Stage work includes productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company, such as King John (2021), as well as appearances at the National Theatre, Donmar Warehouse and other UK venues. He has received Manchester Theatre Awards for supporting roles.
