David was born and raised in Formby, a charming suburb of Liverpool, UK. He is the third of four children born within a span of four years to a talented surgeon and a respected Justice of the Peace. His academic journey took him to Rugby School and Newcastle University, where he pursued a degree in Politics and Ancient History.
However, his true passion lay in acting, and he spent a significant amount of time honing his craft at the Gulbenkian Theatre in the city. His professional stage debut in 1992 was a memorable one, as he played the role of Redpenny in A Doctor's Dilemma at the Manchester Royal Exchange.
This performance was likely influenced by his great-great uncle, Leonard Noon, who played a significant role in his family's history. Since then, David has appeared in numerous award-winning plays, films, and TV productions. Some of his most notable roles include Carl in Patrick Marber's improvised play Dealer's Choice at the National Theatre, Lt Denny in the adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, Bulanov in Alan Ayckbourn's The Forest, Bertie in Guy Richie's RocknRolla, Francis in Scott Free's Pillars of the Earth, and Marty Braemer in the upcoming film Radius The Expatriate.
David's impressive performance in Richard Hannay in 39 Steps earned him the Best Leading Actor award at the West End in 2010, as recognized by Broadwayworld.com. Prior to his acting career, he took a four-year hiatus between 2001 and 2005 to study directing under the guidance of Sam Kogan, a pupil of Stanislavsky.
In addition to his acting pursuits, David has co-developed a personal project, Personal Footage, which is expected to be released in 2013.
