David Knijnenburg
David Albertus Trelawney Knijnenburg is an Australian stage, television and film actor, best known for playing Alfred Hitchcock in his stage production Hitchcock & Herrmann and in assorted roles in Twelfth Night Theatre's numerous stage adaptations of classic BBC television series such as Dad's Army and 'Allo 'Allo!. He is notable for his height – he is two metres tall.
He was one of dozens of names mentioned during the media speculation over the casting of the eleventh Doctor Who after David Tennant announced his resignation.
Born into a theatrical family of Dutch descent, Knijnenburg began his career at the World Exposition of 1988 as a television presenter hosting a live show for NHK Japan – Japanese Television. He has performed on stage alongside Lucky Grills, Gorden Kaye, Sue Hodge, Guy Siner, Katy Manning, Jason Gann, Chloe Dallimore, Steven Tandy, Jon English, Lewis Fiander and Tony Bonner.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
| 2008 | Awake | William | Skevos Mavros |
| 2008 | Daybreakers | Vampire Commuter | Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig |
| 2007 | Deadline | Detective Steve Jackman | Dean Francis |
| 2004 | Wendy's Christmas | Narrator | Johannes Knijnenburg |
| 2003 | Counterstrike | Secret Service Agent | Jerry London |
| 2003 | About Face | Peter | David Knijnenburg |
| 2003 | Timmy's Christmas | Narrator | Johannes Knijnenburg |
| 2002 | Other People | Football Player | Keiran Galvin |
| 2002 | Scooby-Doo | Traveller | Raja Gosnell |
| 2001 | No Man Is An Island | Doorman | Linton Vivian |
| 2001 | The Gift | Rupert | David Knijnenburg |
| 2000 | Walk The Talk | Bank Manager | Shirley Barrett |
| 1998 | Deep Impact | Refugee | Mimi Leder |
| 1996 | Jackie Chan's First Strike | Man in China Town | Stanley Tong |
Television
Theatre
Awards and nominations
In 2007 David was the voted "Best Dressed Male" for Style Magazine's Melbourne Cup Fashions on the Field.Stage awards
- 1999 – Won – Harveys Award for The Importance of Being Earnest
- 2000 – Nominated – 4MBS Perform Award for Best Actor in a Drama for Whodunnit
- 2001 – Nominated – 4MBS Perform Award for Best Actor in a Drama for Agatha Christie's Murder on the Nile
- 2001 – Nominated – 4MBS Perform Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Oliver!, My Fair Lady and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- 2003 – Won – The Glugs of Gosh Award for Excellence in Theatre
- 2003 – Nominated – Matilda Award for Emerging Artist
- 2006 – Nominated – Matilda Award for Best Playwright Hitchcock & Herrmann