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

Acting Born October 12, 1953 Burnage, Manchester, England, UK

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.

Known For

Shameless

Frank Gallagher

Have I Got News for You

Self

Play for Today

Robert

Spooks

Keith Moran

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Self - Panellist

Screen Two

Andy

Screen Two

Syl

Playhouse

George Hunn

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Dr. John Dee

Ripper Street

Abel Croker

Celebrity Mastermind

Troy: Fall of a City

Priam