Acting
David Daker
Sep 29, 1935 (died Apr 30, 2026, aged 90) Bilston, Staffordshire, England, UK
David Daker was a character actor best known for his role in the popular ITV comedy-drama Boon as Harry Crawford, the entrepreneurial friend of Ken Boon, a fellow former firefighter played by Michael Elphick. He also appeared in Dick Turpin and Doctor Who.
Known for
7.9
Doctor Who
Irongron
7.5
Midsomer Murders
Harry Vellacott
6.2
Casualty
Jim Porteous
6.6
Time Bandits
Kevin's Father
8.1
Only Fools and Horses
Tommy Mackay
6.8
The Bill
1984 · TV
7.7
UFO
SHADO Guard
7.1
Heartbeat
Matty Lovell
7.8
All Creatures Great and Small
Mr. Barratt
7.2
Minder
Alex Brompton
7.3
Holocaust
Rudolf Hoess
6.6
Play for Today
Terry
5.2
BBC Play of the Month
Cpl. Hill
8.2
Porridge
Jarvis
6.9
The Woman in Black
Josiah Freston
Filmography
10.0
Powers
2004 · Mike Knowles
Benefit to Mankind
2004 · Jervis Beauchamp
7.5
Midsomer Murders
1997 · Harry Vellacott
7.1
Heartbeat
1992 · Matty Lovell
5.3
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
1990 · Desk Sergeant
6.9
The Woman in Black
1989 · Josiah Freston
5.5
The Children of Dynmouth
1987 · Mr. Plant
Up Line
1987 · Leon Targett
6.2
Casualty
1986 · Jim Porteous
5.8
Boon
1986 · Harry Crawford
Urban Jungle
1985 · Leo Lyon
6.8
The Bill
1984
4.6
Z for Zachariah
1984 · Father
10.0
Moonfleet
1984 · Elzevir Block
5.2
To the Lighthouse
1983 · Mr. Trevorrow
7.3
Give us a Break
1983 · Ron
7.7
Henry VI Part 1
1983 · Reignier, Duke of Anjou / Vernon
8.0
The Tragedy of Richard III
1983 · Lord Hastings
7.5
Henry VI Part 2
1983 · Duke of Buckingham
8.0
Henry VI Part 3
1983 · Lord Hastings
The Last Term
1983
6.2
Britannia Hospital
1982 · Guest Patient
6.6
Time Bandits
1981 · Kevin's Father
8.1
Only Fools and Horses
1981 · Tommy Mackay
6.2
Sorry!
1981
6.2
Hallelujah!
1981
The Grudge Fight
1981 · Alf
7.2
The Gentle Touch
1980
6.0
The Enigma Files
1980 · Major Mike Clarke
10.0
Chance of a Lifetime
1980 · Andy Saville