David Collins
Known for
Acting
Born
January 19, 1969 (age 57)
Birthplace
New South Wales, Australia
Biography
David Collins is an acclaimed Australian actor, comedian, writer and voice artist, best known worldwide as one-half of the internationally famous physical comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers. Formed in 1988 with his partner Shane Dundas, the duo is celebrated globally for their unique fusion of slapstick, mime, puppetry, and high-energy vocal sound effects that transcend language barriers. Collins has had a prolific and multi-faceted career across stage, television, and film, earning prestigious accolades including BAFTA, Emmy, Logie and Helpmann Awards.
*Not to be confused with Canadian actor David Collins, best known for his work with the Stratford Festival.
Best known work
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
2024
The Fall Guy
2024
Three Thousand Years of Longing
2022
The Tourist
2022
Maya the Bee Movie
2014
Wyrmwood: Apocalypse
2022
Minx
2022
Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb
2021
Maya the Bee: The Honey Games
2018
Red Christmas
2016Filmography
2026
Arnie & Barneyas Barney (voice)
2026
The Bad Roomas Michael Byrne/The Tomato Man
2025
Carmen & Boludeas Ed
2024
2024
Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagaas Smeg
2024
The Fall Guyas Metalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray)
2023
2023
Olan, Earthboundas Davey Gravey
2022
Three Thousand Years of Longingas Ozmet the Jocular
2022
2022
Wyrmwood: Apocalypseas Keith Headboom
2022
2021
Our African RootsProducer
2021
Maya the Bee: The Golden Orbas Arnie (voice)
2020
2018
2018
Maya the Bee: The Honey Gamesas Arnie (voice)
2017
2017
2017
2017
2016
Red Christmasas Peter
2016
Tay Manas Hamish
2014
The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsalas Himself, Director
2014
Maya the Bee Movieas Arnie (voice)