David Banks

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Male

Birthday

24-Sep-1951

Age

(74 years old)

Place of Birth

Hull, England, UK

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David Banks

Biography

David Banks is a British actor. As a theatre actor, he has played many leading roles in London and throughout the UK.

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I Was a Doctor Who Monster! (1996) Character: N/A
To coincide with a new era for Doctor Who we take a nostalgic look back at the glory days of the programme in a tribute to its unsigned heroes. Ever wondered what it’s like inside a Dalek? How, exactly, of you portray a Fish Person? What was it like recording Doctor Who during its 26 year run? And just how do you get to be a Doctor Who monster? Now you can find out as, for the very first time, we speak to the men and women who ensured we spend out Saturday nights behind the sofa. Their stories are funny, moving, unbelievable and sometimes tragic. Presented by the seventh Doctor, Sylvester McCoy, and containing unique film and newly discovered photographs, this all adds up to an entertaining trip down memory lane – go on treat yourself to a slice of nostalgia!

Myth Makers 20: David Banks (1990) Character: N/A
We travel to Brighton with Nicholas Briggs to catch up with David Banks, the man behind the Cyberleader mask. We find out how in 1982 David set about popularising the Cybermen after their seven year absence from Doctor Who. Shot on location at the Theatre Royal, this Myth Makers also gives a glimpse behind the scenes of Doctor Who: The Ultimate Adventure in which David played Karl the mercenary leader. We find out about some of the problems that arise when you bring the famous Time Lord off the television screen and onto the stage.

Earthshock: Part Five (2003) Character: Cyberman Head
Earthshock: Part Five is the animated parody of "what really happened to Adric?". It served as a parodic extra part to the Doctor Who serial in question.

Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen (1985) Character: Cyber Leader
An alien distress call draws the Doctor and Peri to Earth, 1985, where they uncover a Cyberman plot to change the course of history.

Doctor Who: Earthshock (1982) Character: Cyber Leader
The Doctor and his companions must prevent the Cybermen from bombing the Earth in the 26th century. It is a battle not everyone will survive...

Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis (1988) Character: Cyber Leader
The arrival of a mysterious comet heralds impending danger from enemies both old and new. As Ace helps the Doctor defend Earth, she is confronted with a dangerous question..."Doctor Who?"

The Evil Within (2017) Character: Talent
The sadistic tale of a lonely, mentally handicapped boy who befriends his reflection in an antique mirror. This demonic creature orders him to go on a murderous rampage to kill the people he loves most.

Doctor Who: 60 Years of Secrets & Scandals (2023) Character: Self
Behind-the-scenes stories from the long-running sci-fi drama. There are tales of stunts that went dangerously wrong and secrets of how the crew brought monsters to life, as well as revelations about how some storylines proved to be so scary the BBC were forced to re-edit episodes.

Doctor Who: The Five Doctors (1983) Character: Cyber Leader
Many incarnations of the Doctors and their old companions are taken out of time and deposited in the Death Zone on Gallifrey. There, they must battle the Master, Daleks, Cybermen and Yeti in order to reach the Dark Tower and discover the Tomb of Rassilon.

Some Kind of Hero (1982) Character: Disc Jockey
A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero, but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country.

5th of July (2019) Character: Carruthers
All he wanted to do was spread his father's ashes in the national park - mayhem ensues.

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