David Delve
Acting • Born 1951-04-15
Biography
Studying at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, Delve appeared in a large number of theatrical productions, including She Stoops to Conquer, Twelfth Night (as Sir Andrew Aguecheek) and as one of the two Clowns in The 39 Steps. Delve also made a number of screen appearances, playing Sam Carne in the original series of Poldark, Will Codsall in A Horseman Riding By and the Herald in Jangles, as well as guest roles in Blackadder and Casualty. He also had a role as Alec in the film Diamond Skulls. Making his musical debut as Thénardier in Les Misérables, Delve played a large number of stage musical roles, including Mr. Sowerberry in the London Palladium production of Oliver!, Firmin in The Phantom of the Opera, Sir Danvers Carew in Jekyll & Hyde and Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors.
Filmography
9 credits
Diamond Skulls
Movie • 1990
Alec

Titanic: The Musical
Movie • 2023
Isidor Straus

Going Home: Shebbear
Movie • 1983
Archie

The Saliva Milkshake
Movie • 1975
Student

The Brittas Empire
TV • 1991
Steve

Blackadder
TV • 1983
Sir George de Boeuf

Poldark
TV • 1975
Sam Carne

A Horseman Riding By
TV • 1978
Will Codsall

Centre Play
TV • 1973
Student