David Cann

David Cann

68 · Born: Nov 12, 1956

Personal Details

BornNov 12, 1956 Westminster, London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Angela Wainwright (1953 - 2000)

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 7, 2025 )
  • Lucinda Gane

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 7, 2025 )

Biography

David Cann is a renowned filmmaker, whose impressive body of work has captivated audiences worldwide. His most notable credits include the critically acclaimed 1984 (1984),a thought-provoking and visually stunning adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel.

Additionally, Cann has made a significant impact in the world of independent cinema with his 2011 release, Attack the Block, a thrilling and original sci-fi horror film that has garnered widespread critical acclaim.

Furthermore, his 2012 epic musical drama, Les Misérables, a cinematic adaptation of the iconic stage production, has cemented his status as a master of his craft.

Career

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2024
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2020
Rebecca
Rebecca as Lord Crowan
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Greed
Greed as Fat Cat
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2018
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2017
Crooked House
Crooked House as Coroner
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2014
The Karman Line
The Karman Line as Dr. Behringer
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2013
It's Kevin
It's Kevin as Various
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2012
Les Misérables
Les Misérables as Magistrate
{"id":15860,"title":"Albatross","year":"2011","character":"Grumpy Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/albatross","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15860.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15860.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Albatross
Albatross as Grumpy Man
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Attack the Block
Attack the Block as Detective Superintendant
{"id":1299,"title":"The Iron Lady","year":"2011","character":"TV Interviewer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-iron-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6q9pt3qgicj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6q9pt3qgicj0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Iron Lady
The Iron Lady as TV Interviewer
{"id":1776,"title":"Psychoville","year":2011,"character":"Dr. Flint","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/psychoville","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1bagm8okuo10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1bagm8okuo10.jpg"},"released":1}
Psychoville
Psychoville as Dr. Flint
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2010
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The Eagleman Stag
The Eagleman Stag as Peter Eagleman
{"id":13064,"title":"Run Fatboy Run","year":"2007","character":"Marathon Official","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/run-fatboy-run","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5an52svav260.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5an52svav260.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Run Fatboy Run
Run Fatboy Run as Marathon Official
{"id":195116,"title":"The Truth","year":"2006","character":"Male Walker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-truth-2006","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195116.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195116.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
The Truth
The Truth as Male Walker
{"id":50265,"title":"Chromophobia","year":"2005","character":"Policeman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chromophobia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_50265.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_50265.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Chromophobia
Chromophobia as Policeman
{"id":79299,"title":"Dog Eat Dog","year":"2001","character":"Police Chief","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dog-eat-dog-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79299.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79299.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Dog Eat Dog
Dog Eat Dog as Police Chief
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High Stakes
High Stakes as Pearce
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2000
Jam
Jam as Various
{"id":55436,"title":"The Murder of Stephen Lawrence","year":"1999","character":"Forensic Scientist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-murder-of-stephen-lawrence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55436.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":8246,"title":"Brass Eye","year":1997,"character":"Vicar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/brass-eye","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8246.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8246.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Brass Eye
Brass Eye as Vicar
{"id":10129,"title":"Grange Hill","year":1990,"character":"Mr. Bentley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/grange-hill","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10129.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10129.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Grange Hill
Grange Hill as Mr. Bentley
{"id":60475,"title":"Crystal or Ash, Fire or Wind, as Long as It's Love","year":"1989","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crystal-or-ash-fire-or-wind-as-long-as-its-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60475.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60475.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
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1986
Knights & Emeralds
Knights & Emeralds as Albert Brimble
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1984
1984
1984 as Martin
{"id":80719,"title":"Wet Job","year":"1981","character":"Cawthorne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wet-job","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80719.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80719.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Wet Job
Wet Job as Cawthorne
{"id":10107,"title":"Sapphire & Steel","year":1979,"character":"Pilot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/sapphire-steel","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10107.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10107.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
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The Tomorrow People
The Tomorrow People as Chaircreature