--- name: "Donald Sumpter" canonical: "https://film.one/person/donald-sumpter" fi1m_id: "donald-sumpter" imdb_id: "nm0838910" tmdb_id: 20425 wikidata_id: "Q3713649" roles: ["Actor"] born: "13 February 1943" reviewed_on_fi1m: 11 average_fi1m_score: 73 average_as: "actor" average_over: 11 updated: "2026-10-07T15:04:18.624449+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Donald Sumpter ## Identity Donald Sumpter - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/donald-sumpter - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** donald-sumpter - **IMDb ID:** nm0838910 - **TMDB ID:** 20425 - **Wikidata ID:** Q3713649 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Sumpter, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3713649, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0838910/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/20425 Actor. Born 13 February 1943 in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England, UK. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 13 February 1943, Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England, UK - **Active:** 1983–present - **Also known as:** 唐纳德·桑普特, دونالد سامپتر - **SAG Awards:** 1 SAG Award nomination - **Average Fi1m score:** 73, as actor, over 11 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 34 (1), 1990s 81 (2), 2000s 80 (2), 2010s 80 (4), 2020s 64 (2) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 76 to 73 across 8 titles - **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 5 at 60–79, 2 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 5 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 6, Crime 5, Mystery 5, Comedy 3, Thriller 3, Adventure 1 - **Screen time:** 12 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $794m across 6 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Sumpter, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3713649, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0838910/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/20425 ## Streaming the US now - **Netflix:** [*Black Mirror*](https://film.one/tv/black-mirror.md) (81), [*The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo*](https://film.one/film/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo.md) (74) - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Eastern Promises*](https://film.one/film/eastern-promises.md) (79), [*Limonov: The Ballad*](https://film.one/film/limonov-the-ballad.md) (58) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Biography Donald Sumpter is an English actor. He was born on 13 February 1943 in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, and has worked in film and television since the mid-1960s. His television credits include early appearances in *Doctor Who* (1968 and 1972), the role of Julian Hereford in the *Black Mirror* episode 'The National Anthem' (2011), Maester Luwin in *Game of Thrones* (2011–2012), and Zharkov in *Chernobyl* (2019). Film roles include *The Constant Gardener* (2005), *Eastern Promises* (2007), *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo* (2011) and *In the Heart of the Sea* (2015). *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, black-mirror.fandom.com.* ## On Fi1m (11) - *The Phoenician Scheme* (2025), Fi1m 70, as Chairman — [page](https://film.one/film/the-phoenician-scheme.md) - *Limonov: The Ballad* (2024), Fi1m 58, as Eddie's Father — [page](https://film.one/film/limonov-the-ballad.md) - *Chernobyl* (2019), Fi1m 86, as Zharkov — [page](https://film.one/tv/chernobyl.md) - *Peaky Blinders* (2013), Fi1m 77, as Arthur Bigge — [page](https://film.one/tv/peaky-blinders.md) - *Black Mirror* (2011), Fi1m 81, as Julian Hereford — [page](https://film.one/tv/black-mirror.md) - *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo* (2011), Fi1m 74, as Detective Inspector Gustaf Morell — [page](https://film.one/film/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo.md) - *Eastern Promises* (2007), Fi1m 79, as Yuri — [page](https://film.one/film/eastern-promises.md) - *The Constant Gardener* (2005), Fi1m 82, as Tim Donohue — [page](https://film.one/film/the-constant-gardener.md) - *Our Friends in the North* (1996), Fi1m 88, as Commander Harold Chapple — [page](https://film.one/tv/our-friends-in-the-north.md) - *Drop the Dead Donkey* (1990), Fi1m 74, Actor — [page](https://film.one/tv/drop-the-dead-donkey.md) - *Curse of the Pink Panther* (1983), Fi1m 34, as Dave — [page](https://film.one/film/curse-of-the-pink-panther.md) ## Complete filmography (127) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *The Phoenician Scheme* (2025), as Chairman — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/the-phoenician-scheme.md) - *Limonov: The Ballad* (2024), as Eddie's Father — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/limonov-the-ballad.md) - *Entitled* (2023), series, as Quincy - *The Cleaner* (2021), series, as Sir James - *Exposed: The Church's Darkest Secret* (2020), series, as Bishop Peter Ball - *Chernobyl* (2019), series, as Zharkov — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/chernobyl.md) - *Les Misérables* (2018), series, as Mabeuf - *The Man Who Invented Christmas* (2017), as Haddock / Ghost of Marley - *In the Heart of the Sea* (2015), as Paul Macy - *Jekyll and Hyde* (2015), series, as Garson - *Coalition* (2015), as Paddy Ashdown - *12 Monkeys* (2015), series, as Seer - *One Child* (2014), series, as Jim Arthurton - *Bypass* (2014), as Grandfather - *New Worlds* (2014), series, as Sidney - *Quirke* (2014), series, as Josh Crawford - *Atlantis* (2013), series, as Tiresius - *Peaky Blinders* (2013), series, as Arthur Bigge — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/peaky-blinders.md) - *The Mill* (2013), series, as Samuel Greg - *Endeavour* (2013), series, as Emil Valdemar — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/endeavour.md) - *The Secret of Crickley Hall* (2012), series, as Gordon Pyke - *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo* (2011), as Detective Inspector Gustaf Morell — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo.md) - *Black Mirror* (2011), series, as Julian Hereford — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/black-mirror.md) - *The Murder at Road Hill House* (2011), as Peter Edlin QC - *Game of Thrones* (2011), series, as Maester Luwin — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/game-of-thrones.md) - *Way of the Morris* (2011), as Voice of Creation - *Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie* (2010), as Pythol (voice) - *London Boulevard* (2010), as Pentonville Governor - *Among Us* (2010), as Man on bench - *Into the Storm* (2009), as Lord Halifax - *Being Human* (2009), series, as Kemp - *Einstein and Eddington* (2008), as Max Planck - *Merlin* (2008), series, as The Fisher King - *Tess of the D'Urbervilles* (2008), series, as Parson Tringham - *Hello Sailor!* (2008), Actor - *Heist* (2008), as King Edward - *Heroes and Villains* (2007), series, Actor - *The Sarah Jane Adventures* (2007), series, as Erasmus Darkening - *Eastern Promises* (2007), as Yuri — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/eastern-promises.md) - *Fallen Angel* (2007), series, as Simon Martlesham - *Dracula* (2006), as Alfred Singleton - *The Chatterley Affair* (2006), as Mr. Gerald Gardiner - *Eleventh Hour* (2006), series, Actor - *The Constant Gardener* (2005), as Tim Donohue — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-constant-gardener.md) - *Doctor Who* (2005), series, as The President — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md) - *The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey* (2004), series, as Indenrigsminister Nacuk - *The Long Bank Holiday* (2004), as Alfie Clemens - *New Tricks* (2004), series, as Bobby 'Tar' Mcadam - *Seven Wonders of the Industrial World* (2003), series, as Farrington - *The Last Detective* (2003), series, Actor - *Serious & Organised* (2003), series, as Jimmy Fisk - *Rose and Maloney* (2002), series, as Ronnie Johnson - *Ultimate Force* (2002), series, Actor - *K-19: The Widowmaker* (2002), as Dr. Savran - *Spooks* (2002), series, as Stephen Kirby — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/spooks.md) - *The Point Men* (2001), as Benni Baum - *The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby* (2001), as Mr. Brooker - *The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby* (2001), series, as Mr. Brooker - *In Deep* (2001), series, as Keith Sullivan - *Enigma* (2001), as Leveret - *Great Expectations* (1999), as Compeyson - *Great Expectations* (1999), series, as Compeyson - *Bombay Blue* (1997), series, as Supt. John Mayberry - *Midsomer Murders* (1997), series, as Tim Settingfield — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/midsomer-murders.md) - *Tangier Cop* (1997), as Ahmed Yaasin - *Our Friends in the North* (1996), series, as Commander Harold Chapple — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/our-friends-in-the-north.md) - *Richard III* (1995), as Brackenbury - *The Queen's Nose* (1995), series, as Uncle Ginger - *Crocodile Shoes* (1994), series, Actor - *Being Human* (1994), as Salgado - *Grushko* (1994), as Kartashov - *A Touch of Frost* (1992), series, as Maynard — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/a-touch-of-frost.md) - *Between the Lines* (1992), series, Actor - *Bad Ronald* (1992), as Michael, le père - *Aimée* (1991), as Frank - *Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead* (1991), as Claudius - *Drop the Dead Donkey* (1990), series, Actor — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/drop-the-dead-donkey.md) - *The Chief* (1990), series, as CS Derek Gillman - *Agatha Christie's Poirot* (1989), series, as Cust — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/agatha-christies-poirot.md) - *The Ruth Rendell Mysteries* (1987), series, as Edward Peveril - *Time Trouble* (1985), as Makov - *Bleak House* (1985), series, as 'Nemo' - *Screen Two* (1985), series, as Frank - *The Bill* (1984), series, Actor - *Big Deal* (1984), series, as Ronnie Day - *Taggart* (1983), series, Actor - *Curse of the Pink Panther* (1983), as Dave — Fi1m 34, [page](https://film.one/film/curse-of-the-pink-panther.md) - *No Excuses* (1983), series, as Trev - *The Brack Report* (1982), series, as Paul Brack - *Bergerac* (1981), series, as Roscoe - *The Rose Medallion* (1981), series, as Harry - *Antony & Cleopatra* (1981), as Pompeius - *The Tom Machine* (1980), as Tom - *Minder* (1979), series, as Sudbury — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/minder.md) - *Shoestring* (1979), series, as Stanley Reeves - *Meetings with Remarkable Men* (1979), as Pogossian - *A Light That Shines* (1979), as Brother Martin Jerome - *Les Misérables* (1978), as Agent - *The Black Panther* (1977), as Donald Neilson - *Catchpenny Twist* (1977), as Spalding - *The Children of the New Forest* (1977), series, as Ned Corbould - *BBC2 Play of the Week* (1977), series, as Brother Martin Jerome - *Target* (1977), series, as Heslop - *Jesus of Nazareth* (1977), series, as Aram - *Hardcore* (1977), as Mark - *Quiller* (1975), series, as Brenman - *The Saliva Milkshake* (1975), as Johnny - *Stardust* (1974), as TV Concert Producer - *Mr. Axelford's Angel* (1974), as David - *Centre Play* (1973), series, as Johnny - *The Breaking of Colonel Keyser* (1972), as Dellow - *Bleak Moments* (1972), as Norman's Friend - *Doctor Who: The Sea Devils* (1972), as Commander Ridgeway - *Justice* (1971), series, as Villiers - *Sunday Bloody Sunday* (1971), as Party Guest - *I Am a Groupie* (1970), as Steve - *The Adventures of Don Quick* (1970), series, as Gezool - *Play for Today* (1970), series, Actor - *The Walking Stick* (1970), as Max - *Mad Jack* (1970), Actor - *ITV Saturday Night Theatre* (1969), series, as Leary - *Night After Night After Night* (1969), as Pete Laver - *The Lost Continent* (1968), as Sparks, the Radioman - *Doctor Who: The Wheel in Space* (1968), as Enrico Casali - *The Window Cleaner* (1968), as David - *Mickey Dunne* (1967), series, as Pat Newman - *Doctor Who* (1963), series, as Enrico Casali, Commander Ridgeway — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who.md) ## Gallery - ![Donald Sumpter](https://film.one/media/person/46685/gallery-95ff043ab6c7.jpg) Donald Sumpter — Ian Smith from London, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Donald_Sumpter.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Donald Sumpter](https://film.one/media/person/46685/gallery-190d53a69f0d.jpg) Donald Sumpter — Image via TMDB ## Awards ### SAG Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated - 2012: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (nominated), for *Game of Thrones* *From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.* --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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