David graduated from the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in 1975 and went on to perform in numerous theatres around the UK. He made his professional debut in 1975 when he appeared in a production of 'Cyrano De Bergerac' at the Chichester Festival Theatre. His West End debut was in 1985 at the Queens Theatre playing Urban, with Charlton Heston in "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial". His TV debut was in the comedy series "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em". Since then he has appeared in numerous single high-profile TV dramas as well as the top TV soaps "Coronation Street" and "Emmerdale", including playing the vicar in "Heartbeat". He made his film debut in 2006 in "Sparkle" with Stockard Channing and Bob Hoskins.