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David Caves(I)

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David Caves in Affaires non classées (1996)
A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
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David Caves is an actor, known for playing Jack Hodgson in Silent Witness, BBC's prime-time hit show. David is also known for playing the role of Clint Hill in Jackie (2016) alongside actress Natalie Portman, and most recently starred in murder mystery drama 15 Days (2019), which aired on Channel 5.

David Caves was born on 7th August 1978 in Belfast and attended Campbell College, where both his parents were teachers. He subsequently went on to St Andrews University in Scotland where he read French and German, graduating with a BA (Hons). Having spent a year in France as an English teacher, David was then offered a place at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. After graduating, his first professional stage role was the brooding anti-hero Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights (2005).

Prior to Silent Witness, David played numerous roles onstage. Notable works in theatre include The Duchess of Malfi, West Yorkshire Playhouse directed by Philip Franks (2006), Cymbeline, Cheek by Jowl directed by Declan Donnellan (2007), Troilus and Cressida, Cheek by Jowl directed by Declan Donnellan (2008), 'Charlie' in Stones in his Pockets, Mark Goucher Productions (2009), 'MacDuff' in Macbeth, Cheek by Jowl directed by Declan Donnellan (2010), 'Bosola' in The Duchess of Malfi, Northampton Royal and Derngate theatre, directed by Laurie Sansom (2010), 'Macheath' in The Beggars Opera, Regents Park Open Air Theatre directed by Lucy Bailey (2011), 'Deflores' in The Changeling, Southwark Playhouse (2011) and 'Petruchio' in The Taming of the Shrew, Royal Shakespeare Company directed by Lucy Bailey (2011).

David has played the role of cage-fighting forensic scientist Jack Hodgson in Silent Witness since 2012 and has been repeatedly nominated for Best Actor for the TV Choice Awards. David has also appeared in films Ironclad: Battle for Blood (2014) and Widow's Walk (2017). He has voiced broadcast commercials for World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and has also taken part in 'Pages of the Sea', a nationwide Armistice event commissioned by director Danny Boyle.

In 2013, he won the Spirit of Tomorrow award at the Belfast Top 40 Under 40 Awards.
BornAugust 7, 1979
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    Known for

    Natalie Portman in Jackie (2016)
    Jackie
    6.6
    • Clint Hill
    • 2016
    Widow's Walk (2019)
    Widow's Walk
    4.7
    • Joe
    • 2019
    Amanda Burton, Emilia Fox, Sam Barnard, David Caves, and Genesis Lynea in Affaires non classées (1996)
    Affaires non classées
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Jack Hodgson
    Le Sang des Templiers 2 (2014)
    Le Sang des Templiers 2
    4.3
    • Berenger
    • 2014

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    Actor



    • Affaires non classées
      • Jack Hodgson
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 1996



    • Amanda Burton, Emilia Fox, Sam Barnard, David Caves, and Genesis Lynea in Affaires non classées (1996)
      Affaires non classées
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Jack Hodgson
      • 2013–2025
    • Widow's Walk (2019)
      Widow's Walk
      4.7
      • Joe
      • 2019
    • 15 Days (2019)
      15 Days
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Michael
      • 2019
    • Natalie Portman in Jackie (2016)
      Jackie
      6.6
      • Clint Hill
      • 2016
    • The Complete Walk: A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016)
      The Complete Walk: A Midsummer Night's Dream
      Short
      • Theseus
      • 2016
    • Le Sang des Templiers 2 (2014)
      Le Sang des Templiers 2
      4.3
      • Berenger
      • 2014
    • Arthur Crossin in Paddy (2014)
      Paddy
      Short
      • Dad
      • 2014

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    • Height
      • 1.89 m
    • Born
      • August 7, 1979
      • Northern Ireland
    • Spouse
      • Verity Cunningham2019 - present
    • Parents
        Michael Caves

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    • How old is David Caves?
      45 years old
    • When was David Caves born?
      August 7, 1979
    • Where was David Caves born?
      Northern Ireland
    • How tall is David Caves?
      6 feet 2 inches, or 1.89 meters
    • What is David Caves known for?
      Silent Witness, Jackie, Ironclad: Battle for Blood, and Widow's Walk

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