David Threlfall

Born in Burnage, Manchester in 1953, David Threlfall is a celebrated actor of stage, film and television. In the latter, he is perhaps best known as the feckless Frank Gallagher in Channel 4's Shameless. In 1994 whilst working on a production of The Count of Monte Cristo at the Royal Exchange, Manchester, Threlfall met Bosnian actress Brana Bajic and the pair subsequently married a year later.

David Threlfall is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Nightsleeper (2024), Funny Woman (2023), Art That Made Us (2022), Urban Myths (2017), Black Sea (2014), Nowhere Boy (2009), Like Minds (2006), Shameless (2004). The recorded credits span 1970 to 2025, including 9 movies and 26 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.