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. 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. 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.

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. In 2024, he joined the cast of the BBC soap opera Doctors in the recurring role of Ed Jordan.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title RoleNotes 1995 Pride and Prejudice Lt. Denny 4 episodes 1996 The Legacy of Reginald Perrin Adam Patterson 2 episodes 1997–1999 Wing and a Prayer Simon Hudson 14 episodes 1998 Bramwell Major Guy Quarrie 2 episodes 1999 Oliver Twist Dr. Losberne 2 episodes 2000 Rough Treatment Martin Fellowes TV film 2002 Life for Daniel David TV film2006 Rosemary and Thyme Jarvis Edwards Episode: "Three Legs Good" No Angels Dr. David Morgan Episode #3.6 Berry's Way Huw TV film Victoria Cross Heroes William Peel Docudrama; episode: "The Empire" 2008 New Tricks Richard Manning Episode: "Spare Parts" 2008, 2010, 2012,2014, 2018, 2024 Doctors Jacob Hanson / Dr. Matt Jukes / Dr. David Wheeler /Richard Horton / Dexter Hardy / Ed Jordan Various roles2010 Identity MacKenzie Episode: "Reparation" The Pillars of the Earth Francis 8 episodes 2011 Young James Herriot Lord Douglas Muirhead Episode #1.3 2012 Silk Gareth Wells QC Episode: "In the Family Way"2013 Midsomer Murders Patrick Tilman Episode: "Death and the Divas" Jo Mr. Van Vliet Episode: "Notre Dame" 2014 24: Live Another Day British Colonel Episode: "Day 9: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m." 2015 Jekyll and Hyde Dr. Henry Jekyll 2 episodes 2017 Strike Back Sergeant Philip Harmison Episode: "Retribution: Part 1" 2017, 2019 Cold Feet University Lecturer / Ian Deacon 3 episodes 2018 WW1: The Final Hours Wemyss TV film 2020 White House Farm Antique Dealer Episode #1.42022 Casualty Joseph Crawson Episode: "I Will Trust in You" Miss Scarlet and The Duke Samuel Bedborough Episode: "Quarter to Midnight" Industry Douglas Episode: "Lone Wolf and Cub" The Confessions of Frannie Langton Judge Butterfield Episode #1.4 2023 Secret Invasion Robert Fairbanks Episode: "Betrayed" 2023–2024 The Diplomat Kemper-Waithe 4 episodes2024 FBI: International Armand Lambert Episode: "Magpie" Sweetpea Tommy Episode: "Sorry for Your Loss" Dune: Prophecy Vergyl Harkonnen Episode: "Sisterhood Above All" 2025 Alien: Earth Wealthy Tower Resident Episode: "Mr. October"

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