David Bark-Jones

David Bark-Jones is an English actor. He has appeared in numerous film, theatre and TV productions. In 2010 he won Broadwayworld.com's Best Actor in a West End Play, for his portrayal of Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps.^[1] In 2024, he appeared in the BBC soap opera Doctors as Ed Jordan.

Early life

David is the son of a surgeon and a JP.^{[clarification needed]} He attended Rugby School and Newcastle University where he read Politics and Ancient History. He also attended Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts where he was taught the Stanislavski System of acting by Sam Kogan. After graduating and whilst working professionally, he continued to study directing under Kogan at The School of the Science of Acting (now known as The Kogan Academy of Dramatic Arts) as Kogan developed 'The Science of Acting' acting technique.^[2]

Career

His professional stage debut in 1992 was as Redpenny in The Doctor's Dilemma at the Royal Exchange in Manchester, a role believed to be based on Bark-Jones's Great-Great Uncle, Leonard Noon the co-discoverer of Allergen immunotherapy. He then appeared in various repertory and TV productions in small roles until playing Carl in Patrick Marber's first and improvised play, Dealer's Choice at the Royal National Theatre and in the West End of London, Lt. Denny in the BBC's Pride and Prejudice, Bulanov in Alan Ayckbourn's The Forest adaptation also at the National Theatre, Bertie in Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla, Dr. Losberne in Alan Bleasdale's TV adaptation of Oliver Twist opposite Keira Knightley, Francis in Scott Free's Pillars of the Earth, and Marty Braemer in The Weinstein Company RADiUS division, Erased, or as known worldwide, The Expatriate. In 2013 Bark-Jones toured the UK in The Old Vic production of Noises Off as Gary Lejeune.^[3] In 2024, he joined the cast of the BBC soap opera Doctors in the recurring role of Ed Jordan.^[4]

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

1. ^ "Love Never Dies the Big Winner in First BWW:UK Awards!"
2. ^ Kogan, Sam (2010). The Science of Acting. Helen Kogan (ed.). UK Canada USA: Routledge. Back Cover. ISBN 978-0-415-48812-9.
3. ^ Anglesey, Natalie (14 June 2013). "David is happy to ply the fall guy in Noises Off". The Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 7 August 2013.
4. ^ Timblick, Simon. "Doctors spoilers: WHO is furious with Ruhma Carter?". What to Watch. Archived 16 January 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 16 January 2024.

External links

• David Bark-Jones at IMDb
• David happy to play fall guy in Noises Off
• The Academy of the Science of Acting Archived 23 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
• Starvecrow