David Suchet - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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David Suchet

David Suchet - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 02, 1946
Age80
BirthplaceLondon, England, UK
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also David Suchet's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDog
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPortraying Hercule Poirot in ITV's Agatha Christie's Poirot series

Intro

David Suchet is an English actor best known for his role as Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot in the long-running British television series. His portrayal of Poirot has been widely acclaimed as definitive.

Early Life & Background

David Suchet was born on May 2, 1946, in London, England. He is the son of Joan Patricia, an actress, and Jack Suchet, a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist. Suchet was educated at Grenham House boarding school in Kent and later attended Wellington School in Somerset. He developed an interest in acting at a young age and trained for the stage at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed Hercule Poirot on ITV from 1989 to 2013, completing adaptations of all Poirot novels and short stories by Agatha Christie.
  • Member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
  • Appeared in films such as "A Perfect Murder" (1998) and "Executive Decision" (1996).
  • Played significant roles in stage productions, including 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'Amadeus'.
  • Knighted in 2020 for services to drama and charity.

Trivia

  • David Suchet meticulously studied Agatha Christie's books and Poirot's mannerisms to portray the character authentically.
  • He is the brother of John Suchet, a British television newsreader and journalist.
  • David Suchet is also known for his voice work in documentaries and radio dramas.

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How old is David Suchet?

David Suchet is 80 years old.

When was David Suchet born?

David Suchet was born the 2 May 1946.

Where is David Suchet from?

London, England, UK.

On His Birth-Day

About May 2nd, 1946, in brief:

  • Day of the week: May 2nd, 1946 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Gypsy by Hildegarde (Guy Lombardo Orchestra)
  • Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Suchet
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/David-Suchet
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0836998/