David Suchet - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 02, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Age | 80 |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also David Suchet's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying 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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David Suchet is 80 years old.
David Suchet was born the 2 May 1946.
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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