David Rintoul
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David Rintoul (born David Wilson on 29 November 1948 in Aberdeen, Scotland) is a stage and television actor. He studied at Edinburgh University and won a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
He is married to actress Vivien Heilbron.[1]
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[edit] Theatre career
David Rintoul has worked extensively in theatre with companies including the Royal National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company.
His appearances have included Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Henry IV, As You Like It, and the title role in Macbeth. Other stage appearances include George Bernard Shaw's Candida and Funny Girl.
[edit] Selected theatre roles
- Remembrance of Things Past, Cottesloe and Olivier theatres, November 2000-April 2001, as Charlus
- Dirty Dancing (Aldwych Theatre, London) as Dr Jake Houseman
[edit] Television and film career
In 1980, he played the role of Mr Darcy in a BBC television adaptation by Fay Weldon of Pride and Prejudice. From 1993 to 1996 he played Doctor Finlay in the television series of the same name. His other television appearances include Taggart, Hornblower and the Agatha Christie's Poirot film, The Mysterious Affair at Styles.
[edit] Selected television roles
- Taggart (2 episodes, 1990 and 2005)
- Hornblower as Dr. Clive, Ship's Surgeon (2001 and 2003)
- Doctor Finlay as Dr. John Finlay (1993-1996)
- Alleyn Mysteries as Sir John Phillips (1993)
- Agatha Christie's Poirot -The Mysterious Affair at Styles as John Cavendish (1990)
- Pride and Prejudice as Fitzwilliam Darcy (1980 adaptation)
- Captain Pugwash (1998 version) as Cut Throat Jake / Governor of Portobello / Lieutenant Scratchwood / The Admiral
[edit] References
- Theatre Record and its annual Indexes
