David Shields (actor)
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David Shields is a British actor.
Born in Derby,[1] Shields was initially studying theology at the University of Oxford, where he earned his degree, before he began studying acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, graduating in 2017.[2]
In 2023, he was revealed as part of the cast for the Apple TV+ miniseries Masters of the Air,[3] and also appeared in the Black Mirror episode "Demon 79".[4]
In 2024, Shields began appearing in the play Punch. It premiered at the Nottingham Playhouse on 4 May 2024,[1] with Shields continuing in his role for the play's runs at the Young Vic beginning on 1 March 2025, and at the Apollo Theatre from 22 September to 29 November 2025.[5][6] For his performance, Shields was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor.[7]
In July 2025, Shields joined the cast of Dear England, a BBC television adaptation of the stage play. Shields will play footballer Jordan Henderson.[8]
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Bad Education Movie | The Shep | |
| 2016 | Una | Man in Nightclub | |
| 2019 | Judy | Photographer | |
| Two Heads Creek | Man in TV Programme (voice) | ||
| 2021 | Benediction | Alexander Fenton | |
| The Most Reluctant Convert | Hugo Dyson | ||
| 2023 | Freud's Last Session | Weldon | |
| 2025 | Dracula | Henry Spencer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Crown | Colin Tennant | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Doctors | Nolan Sutcliffe | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Doctor Who | Ronan | Episode: "The Tsuranga Conundrum" |
| 2019 | Treadstone | CIA Tech #4 | 1 episode |
| 2020 | The Liberator | Colonel Avery | Miniseries, 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Black Mirror | Michael Smart | Episode: "Demon 79" |
| 2024 | Masters of the Air | Major Everett Blakely | Miniseries, 8 episodes |
| 2024 | Van der Valk | Ruben Mesman | 1 episode |
| TBA | Dear England † | Jordan Henderson | Upcoming series |