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David Schneider(IV)

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David Schneider
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David Schneider was born on 22 May 1963 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for The Death of Stalin (2017), 28 Days Later (2002) and Mission: Impossible (1996).
BornMay 22, 1963
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    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 2 wins & 12 nominations total

    Known for

    The Death of Stalin (2017)
    The Death of Stalin
    7.3
    • Writer
    • 2017
    Cillian Murphy in 28 Days Later (2002)
    28 Days Later
    7.5
    • Scientist
    • 2002
    Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible (1996)
    Mission: Impossible
    7.2
    • Train Engineer
    • 1996
    Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue in The Saint (1997)
    The Saint
    6.2
    • Rat Club Comedian
    • 1997

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Ryan Sampson, Tom Rosenthal, and Jon Pointing in Plebs (2013)
      Plebs
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Agorix
      • 2014
    • Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Morrison, and Ariana Grande in Underdogs (2013)
      Underdogs
      6.4
      • Chester (UK English version, voice)
      • 2013
    • This Is Intercourse
      5.8
      Short
      • Henry's Dad
      • 2013
    • The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012)
      The Pirates! Band of Misfits
      6.7
      • Scarlett Morgan (voice)
      • 2012
    • Phil Davis, Steve Pemberton, and Rupert Penry-Jones in Whitechapel (2009)
      Whitechapel
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Marcus Salter
      • 2012
    • Arthur Christmas (2011)
      Arthur Christmas
      7.1
      • General (voice)
      • 2011
    • Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures (1999)
      Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures
      7.8
      Podcast Series
      • Ernst Bratfisch (voice)
      • 2011
    • My Family (2000)
      My Family
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Solicitor
      • 2011
    • Richard E. Grant, Anjelica Huston, Noel Fielding, Rebecca Front, Helen Lederer, Theo Stevenson, Ross Marron, and Scarlett Stitt in Horrid Henry: The Movie (2011)
      Horrid Henry: The Movie
      3.7
      • Soggy Sid
      • 2011
    • How Not to Live Your Life (2007)
      How Not to Live Your Life
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Derek
      • 2010
    • Little Howard's Big Question (2009)
      Little Howard's Big Question
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Alan Monster
      • 2010
    • The Infidel (2010)
      The Infidel
      6.3
      • Monty
      • 2010
    • Crazy Hands (2009)
      Crazy Hands
      6.1
      Short
      • Spencer
      • 2009
    • One Minute Wonders (2009)
      One Minute Wonders
      TV Series
      • Blink (voice)
      • 2009
    • David Schneider in Clive Hole (2008)
      Clive Hole
      TV Movie
      • Clive Hole
      • 2008

    Writer



    • Jack Dee, Beattie Edmondson, Josh Widdicombe, and Elis James in Josh (2014)
      Josh
      6.7
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 2016–2017
    • The Death of Stalin (2017)
      The Death of Stalin
      7.3
      • written by
      • 2017
    • Aisling Bea and Tala Gouveia in Fit (2013)
      Fit
      7.8
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2013
    • David Schneider in Uncle Max (2006)
      Uncle Max
      7.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2006–2008
    • Chris Barrie, Steve Coogan, Adrian Edmondson, and Jennifer Saunders in More Great Comedy Moments (2003)
      More Great Comedy Moments
      6.8
      Video
      • written by: "Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge"
      • 2003
    • All the Queen's Men (2001)
      All the Queen's Men
      4.8
      • screenplay
      • 2001
    • The Armando Iannucci Shows (2001)
      The Armando Iannucci Shows
      8.3
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 2001
    • The Saturday Night Armistice
      7.9
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1997
    • Steve Coogan, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Patrick Marber, Christopher Morris, and David Schneider in The Day Today (1994)
      The Day Today
      8.6
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1994
    • Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994)
      Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge
      8.2
      TV Series
      • additional material
      • 1994
    • Up to Something!
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1990

    Director



    • Nikki Amuka-Bird, Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad, Lenora Crichlow, and Zach Woods in Avenue 5 (2020)
      Avenue 5
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2020–2022
    • Jack Dee, Beattie Edmondson, Josh Widdicombe, and Elis James in Josh (2014)
      Josh
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2015–2017
    • Beattie Edmondson, Josh Widdicombe, and Elis James in BBC Comedy Feeds (2012)
      BBC Comedy Feeds
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2014
    • The Armando Iannucci Shows (2001)
      The Armando Iannucci Shows
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2001

    Videos1

    Horrid Henry: The Movie
    Trailer 2:29
    Horrid Henry: The Movie

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Dave Schneider
    • Height
      • 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
    • Born
      • May 22, 1963
      • London, England, UK
    • Other works
      Theatre: played "Lycus" in the musical "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" at the National Theatre (Olivier), London, UK. August 2004 - November 2004. Written by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Edward Hall.
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      • 1 Article

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      Despite probably being better known as a writer and comedian on British television, he has played two small but pivotal roles in major movie franchises - he appears as the train engineer whose actions allow Ethan Hunt to emerge victorious in the final act of the original Mission: Impossible (1996), and he plays the scientist who fails to prevent the release of the rage virus that precipitates the collapse of civilization at the beginning of 28 Days Later (2002).

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    • How old is David Schneider?
      62 years old
    • When was David Schneider born?
      May 22, 1963
    • Where was David Schneider born?
      London, England, UK
    • How tall is David Schneider?
      5 feet 6 inches, or 1.68 meters
    • What is David Schneider known for?
      Mission: Impossible, The Saint, 28 Days Later, and The Death of Stalin

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