David Oakes

David Oakes

42 · Born: Oct 14, 1983

Personal Details

BornOct 14, 1983 Hampshire, England, UK
Parents
  • Jeremy Charles Oakes
  • Fiona Brockhurst

Biography

David Oakes, a renowned British actor, embarked on his artistic journey by attending the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where he successfully completed his training in 2007 and is currently represented by the esteemed Conway Van Gelder Grant Inc.

Prior to his professional acting career, David honed his skills at Manchester University, where he earned a remarkable first-class degree in English and Drama. Moreover, he played a pivotal role as a member of the board of governors for the Conservatoire of Dance and Drama.

David's educational background is further underscored by his formative years at Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School in Salisbury, Wiltshire, where he ultimately rose to the esteemed position of head boy, laying the groundwork for his future success.

Career

2022
Vikings: Valhalla
Vikings: Valhalla as Earl Godwin
2019
The Garden of Evening Mists
The Garden of Evening Mists as 1950s Frederik Gemmell
2017
Cold Skin
Cold Skin as Friend
2016
Victoria
Victoria as Prince Ernest
2015
Shuttlecock
Shuttlecock as Martin Prentis
2014
2013
The White Queen
The White Queen as George Plantagenet
2012
The Borgias
The Borgias as Juan Borgia
The Pillars of the Earth
The Pillars of the Earth as William Hamleigh
2008
Walter's War
Walter's War as Oswald Hennessey