Dave Anderson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.2059

Gender

Male

Birthday

01-Aug-1945

Age

(81 years old)

Place of Birth

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Also Known As
  • David Anderson

Dave Anderson

Biography

Dave Anderson is a Scottish actor, playwright and jazz musician based in Glasgow, perhaps best known for his roles in Gregory's Girl and BBC Scotland's City Lights.


Credits

Blood Red Roses Blood Red Roses (1986) Character: Labour MP
A woman looks back on her life as a political activist in Scotland from the 1950s to the 1970s.
End of the Line End of the Line (1984) Character: Archie
Life in a Scottish New Town
Shepherd on the Rock Shepherd on the Rock (1993) Character: Cruickshank
A developer tries to take over a Scottish shepherd's land.
Gerard Kelly: A Celebration Gerard Kelly: A Celebration (2010) Character: Self
A celebration of the life and times of the actor Gerard Kelly, with contributions from his friends and colleagues. Gerard's career spanned nearly 40 years starting in 1973 at the age of fourteen, moved on to the hapless Willie Melvin in City Lights and culminated with the fabulous, outrageous Bunny in Extras. Among those appearing will be Richard Wilson, David Hayman, Les Dennis, Andy Gray, Jonathan Watson and Elaine C Smith.
Burke and Hare: The Musical Burke and Hare: The Musical (1997) Character: N/A
A musical take on the story of the infamous Edinburgh graverobbers.
Living Apart Together Living Apart Together (1982) Character: Steve
Starring musician B.A. Robertson as Ritchie Hannah a singer/songwriter returning to his mediocre life in Glasgow after the death of a friend Living Apart Together remains an important record of a culturally significant time in the city of Glasgow. Ritchie s wife Evie (Barbara Kellerman), tired of the constant upheaval in her marriage, uses the opportunity to walk out, leaving him to care for their children. Ritchie goes in search of Evie with the help of his manager s assistant Alicia (Judi Trott), however, an attraction grows between the pair and as they widen their pursuit, it becomes apparent that Evie is not ready to return home. Featuring original music from satirical post-punk musician B.A Robertson and early screen appearances from Peter Capaldi (Local Hero) and John Gordon Sinclair (Gregory s Girl), Gormley s bittersweet take on relationships is a fresh and captivating insight into how our actions affect the people we love.
Fast Romance Fast Romance (2011) Character: Mr Braithewaite
The interweaving stories of seven very different people in the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow who decide that, in their pursuit of love, it is time to try something new. Little do they know that after one night of speed dating their lives will take dramatic new twists - and we'll be there to witness each and every one of them.
City Lights: Pure Dead Brilliant City Lights: Pure Dead Brilliant (2025) Character: Self
A nostalgic look back at City Lights, the iconic Scottish sitcom that captured the spirit of 1980s Scotland, featuring the writer, cast and the famous faces it inspired
H.E. Double Hockey Sticks H.E. Double Hockey Sticks (1999) Character: Marvin
Satan, in the form of Ms. Beelzebub, sends apprentice demon Griffelkin to Earth's surface to steal the soul of a talented young hockey player named Dave, who aspires to be the youngest man to ever win the Stanley Cup.
The Missing Postman The Missing Postman (1997) Character: Roger Gourock
When Dorset postman Clive Peacock is forced into early retirement, the years ahead look bleak. But on his last day in the job, in a moment of unexpected rebellion he makes a decision that will change his life. As he makes his final collection from the postbox in the small seaside town where he lives, he decides to deliver the letters himself, by hand, no matter the destination. Mounting his trusty bicycle, he sets off on what proves to be an odyssey of self-discovery. Pursued by the police and lionised by the media, Clive becomes both a fugitive and a reluctant hero.
Andrina Andrina (1981) Character: Isaac Irving
Captain Bill Torvald has retired to his quiet home in Orkney after fifty years at sea. When a young woman, Andrina, begins visiting him through the dark winter, he is grateful for her kindness and company. But as she starts to enquire about his past, he worries about the long-held secret he'll have to reveal to her.
Doctor Who: The Aztecs Doctor Who: The Aztecs (1964) Character: Aztec Captain
The TARDIS materialises inside an Aztec tomb. Outside it, the Doctor and his companions soon discover that Mexico in the 15th century is a bloodthirsty and dangerous place... And with Barbara mistaken for a reincarnation of an ancient high priest called Yetaxa, the history teacher thinks that she can put an end to the barbaric human sacrifices once and for all. But can she rewrite history without disastrous consequences?
Knockback: 2 Knockback: 2 (1985) Character: Rock Band
Alan and Sylvia fall in love and Alan gains a renewed sense of purpose. He begins to hope for an eventual release on licence. However both he and Sylvia have to face the fact that, for the foreseeable future, they cannot enjoy any physical intimacy. They decide to treat their affair as a long Victorian courtship.
Gregory's Girl Gregory's Girl (1980) Character: Gregory's Dad
A teenager falls hard for the female soccer player who has replaced him on the team and attempts to pursue her.
Orphans Orphans (1998) Character: Uncle Ian
A group of four siblings reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral, and the children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes bizarre. As a potential thunderstorm threatens to damage the city, the situation compounds itself.
A Sense of Freedom A Sense of Freedom (1985) Character: Tam
The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.
Postmortem Postmortem (1998) Character: Capt. Moore
The only thing James wants is to remain away from Scotland. One day, however, he receives a fax, a printout of an unknown person's obituary. The next day, he is charged and arrested for the murder of this person.
Just a Boys' Game Just a Boys' Game (1979) Character: N/A
Jake lives in the shadow of his dying grandfather, who was once the town's toughest hard man. Despite their hatred of each other, Jake's sole aim is to be as tough as the old man was. One day in Jake's life, as he drifts, drinks and fights, leads to a bleak realisation.
Restless Natives Restless Natives (1985) Character: Illingworth
Two lads in Edinburgh embark on a non-violent spree of robberies. They dress up in clown masks and act as modern highwaymen, robbing coach loads of tourists in the highlands. In the process they become folk heroes to the locals.
Doctor Who: The Crusade Doctor Who: The Crusade (1965) Character: Reynier de Marun
In 12th century Palestine, the Doctor and his friends are drawn into the holy war between the forces of King Richard the Lionheart and the Saracen ruler Saladin.
Heavenly Pursuits Heavenly Pursuits (1986) Character: Headmaster
Vic Mathews teaches a remedial class at the Blessed Edith Semple School in Scotland. Some at the school are trying to discover the two more miracles that would promote the late Edith Semple to sainthood; Mathews, a non-believer, wishes the school would concentrate on teaching the children. He becomes confused, however, when he is involved in possibly miraculous events himself! Written by George S. Davis
Local Hero Local Hero (1983) Character: Fraser
An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.



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