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David Suchet

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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For over 25 years David Suchet captivated millions worldwide as Agatha Christie's elegant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. Beyond Poirot, this Emmy winning actor, also nominated for multiple Olivier Awards, BAFTAs and a Tony Award, has been celebrated for his portrayal of iconic roles such as Lady Bracknell, Cardinal Benelli and Freud. David has also graced the world's stages bringing literary greats to life, including Shakespeare, Wilde and Albee.

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David Suchet STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Revival, 2019
Gregory Solomon

[West End]
London Tenth Anniversary Celebration, 2018
Performer

[West End]
West End, 2015
Lady Bracknell

[West End]
London Production, 2012
James Tyrone

[West End]
London Revival, 2010
Joe Keller

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Antonio Salieri


David Suchet Movies

Schiele in Prison
[ 1980 ] Gustav Klimt
The Missionary
[ 1982 ] Corbett
Trenchcoat
[ 1983 ] Inspector Stagnos
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
[ 1984 ] Buller
The Little Drummer Girl
[ 1984 ] Mesterbein
The Falcon and the Snowman
[ 1985 ] Alex
Iron Eagle
[ 1986 ] Minister of Defense
Harry and the Hendersons
[ 1987 ] Jacques Lafleur
To Kill A Priest
[ 1988 ] Bishop
A World Apart
[ 1988 ] Muller
When the Whales Came
[ 1989 ] Will
Der Fall Lucona
[ 1993 ] Rudi Waltz
Executive Decision
[ 1996 ] Nagi Hsan
Sunday
[ 1997 ] Oliver, Matthew Delacorta
A Perfect Murder
[ 1998 ] Mohamed Karaman
Wing Commander
[ 1999 ] Captain Jon Sansky
Sabotage!
[ 2000 ] Napoleon
Pinocchio
[ 2002 ] Narrator, Geppetto, Judge
The In-Laws
[ 2003 ] Jean-Pierre Thibodoux
Foolproof
[ 2003 ] Leo Gillette
Arthur and the Invisibles
[ 2006 ] Narrator
Flushed Away
[ 2006 ] Rita's Dad
Flood
[ 2007 ] DPM Campbell
The Bank Job
[ 2008 ] Lew Vogel
Act of God
[ 2009 ] Dr. Benjamin Cisco
All My Sons
[ 2011 ] Joe Keller
Effie Gray
[ 2014 ] Mr. Ruskin
Long Day's Journey Into Night
[ 2014 ] James Tyrone
The Importance of Being Earnest on Stage
[ 2015 ] Lady Bracknell
American Assassin
[ 2017 ] Director Stansfield

David Suchet TV Shows

His Dark Materials
Kaisa
Jackanory
Storyteller
Poirot
Hercule Poirot

David Suchet Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role

David SuchetThe Importance Of Being Earnest

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actor

David Suchet, All My Sons

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

David Suchet, Amadeus

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

David Suchet, Amadeus

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actor

David SuchetAmadeus

Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Actor

David SuchetWho's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actor

David SuchetOleanna

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Actor of the Year in a New Play

David SuchetSeparation

Olivier Awards - 1981 - Actor of the Year in a Revival

David SuchetThe Merchant Of Venice

Olivier Awards - 1979 - Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role

David SuchetOnce In A Lifetime

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David Suchet News


Cast Set For PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Theatre Royal, Glasgow in March


Mischief, the multi award-winning company responsible for the global comedy phenomenon, The Play That Goes Wrong, and the BBC One television series, The Goes Wrong Show, has announced full casting for its forthcoming UK Tour of Peter Pan Goes Wrong.

DAVID SUCHET: POIROT AND MORE, A RETROSPECTIVE Adds Additional UK Tour Dates


Following its hugely successful UK tour and West End run, Sir David Suchet returns to stages across the UK in POIROT AND MORE, A RETROSPECTIVE, retracing his steps as a young actor.

Interview: Lea Salonga & Sir David Suchet of SEASON OF LIGHT, CHRISTMAS WITH THE TABERNACLE CHOIR on PBS


The Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir holiday special celebrates its 20th year with PBS premiering December 12, 2023. This perennial favorite, PBS’ #1 holiday show each year, this year features guest stars Lea Salonga and Sir David Suchet performing with the 360-membered Tabernacle Choir and 110-piece Orchestra in the 21,000 seat Salt Lake City Conference Center. This program, titled Season of Light, was taped as a compilation of three performances last holiday season. I had the opportunity to partake in a Zoom Q&A with Lea, Sir David and music director Mack Wilberg.

New Dolly Parton Musical and More Set For Leeds Playhouse Spring/Summer 2024 Season


Leeds Playhouse has announced a new Spring/Summer 24 Season, which will offer an all new programme of entertainment for all ages. Among the shows are a new Dolly Parton musical, as well as My Fair Lady, Paranormal Activity, and more!

Hampstead Theatre Launches £1.25m Fundraising Appeal


Hampstead Theatre has launched the #HampsteadAhead campaign, a £1.25m philanthropic appeal, to propel Hampstead Theatre as it continues to nurture and commission writers, produce new plays and offer significant ticket subsidies to thousands of young people.

Photos: Inside Flying Rehearsal For PETER PAN GOES WRONG in the West End


Mischief's Peter Pan Goes Wrong sails into the West End for 7½ weeks only at the Lyric Theatre this Christmas (Thursday 23 November 2023 – Sunday 14 January 2024, with a Gala Performance on Tuesday 28 November) before continuing to tour the UK. Check out all new photos from flying rehearsal here!

Adult Pantomime THE NUTCRACKER Comes to the Turbine Theatre This Christmas


For a limited time this Christmas, audiences will get to enjoy the very adult pantomime, The Nuctcracker at the Turbine Theatre.

West End Cast Set For PETER PAN GOES WRONG


Mischief has announced the West End cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong which sails into the West End for 7 and a half weeks only at the Lyric Theatre this Christmas. Find out who is starring in the show ehre!

Everyman Theatre Cheltenham Unveils New Season Brochure


The Everyman Theatre has announced the release of its new brochure, and unveiled a captivating line up of shows that promises to entertain and inspire audiences throughout the upcoming season. Learn more about the full upcoming production lineup here!

Cast Revealed For the UK Tour of PETER PAN GOES WRONG


Mischief has announced full casting for its forthcoming UK Tour of Peter Pan Goes Wrong.  The tour opens at Richmond Theatre on 23 September. Learn more about the show, and who's starring, here!

BODY 115 Comes to Hope Theatre as Part of Camden Fringe


Body 115, an energetic blend of theatre and richly lyrical poetry, written and performed by Jan Noble returns to the Hope Theatre, London as part of Camden Fringe from 20 August (Press night 21 August). Adapted for the stage by award winning writer and director Justin Butcher (Scaramouche Jones, The Madness of George Dubya), Body 115 is a tale of inner and outer journeys in explicit homage to Dante’s Divine Comedy.

Check Out the Latest on BroadwayHD �" Including a New Release with Sutton Foster


Beat the heat by staying inside and streaming some of BroadwayHD’s newest releases. Visit www.broadwayhd.com to learn more!

David Suchet's POIROT AND MORE, A RETROSPECTIVE Returns to UK Stages in 2024


Following its hugely successful UK tour and West End run, Sir David Suchet returns to stages across the UK in POIROT AND MORE, A RETROSPECTIVE, retracing his steps as a young actor. With a first stop at Cheltenham Everyman Theatre in January 2024, David will visit theatres across the country until March 2024.

FAKING BAD and HALLS Come to The Turbine Theatre This Summer


The Turbine Theatre, at Battersea Power Station will bring Halls, a new musical directed by Andy Fickman (Heathers) and written by Jennifer Harrison and George Stroud, to audiences from 07 July.

Cast & Creatives Set for Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Guthrie Theater


The Guthrie Theater has announced the cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, adapted by Ken Ludwig, directed by Risa Brainin. 

BODY 115 Comes to The Hope Theatre in May


Body 115, an energetic blend of theatre and richly lyrical poetry, written and performed by Jan Noble opens at the Hope Theatre, London on 5 May (Press night 9 May).

PETER PAN GOES WRONG Returns to the West End This Christmas


Mischief, creators of the multi award-winning sell-out success The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery and the BBC TV comedy series The Goes Wrong Show, announce the return of Peter Pan Goes Wrong to the West End for 7 ½ weeks only at the Lyric Theatre this Christmas.

The Ensemble Company To Present Explosive WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?


The Ensemble Company, now in their fifth year in residence at Penguin Point Productions located within the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2023 season with a production of Edward Albee's masterpiece, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which celebrated 60 years in 2022.  Virginia Woolf is rescheduled from The Ensemble Company's 2022 season.

PETER PAN GOES WRONG Will Embark on UK Tour


Mischief, the multi award-winning company responsible for the global comedy phenomenon, The Play That Goes Wrong, and the BBC One television series, The Goes Wrong Show, have announced a major UK tour of their West End hit show, Peter Pan Goes Wrong. 

Miracle Chance, Ellis Kirk & More to Join HEATHERS at The Other Palace This Month


Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.

David Suchet FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Suchet been in?

David Suchet has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has David Suchet been in?

David Suchet has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was David Suchet's first West End show?

David Suchet's first West End show was All My Sons which opened in 2010

What awards has David Suchet been nominated for?

David Suchet has been nominated for the following awards: - Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for The Importance Of Being Earnest - Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for All My Sons - Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Amadeus - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Amadeus - Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Amadeus - Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? - Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Oleanna - Actor of the Year in a New Play (Olivier Awards) for Separation - Actor of the Year in a Revival (Olivier Awards) for The Merchant Of Venice - Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Once In A Lifetime.

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