David Collins
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring David Collins
Filmography
Acting (20)
2026
Arnie & Barneyas Barney (voice)
8.0
2026
The Bad Roomas Michael Byrne/The Tomato Man
2025
Carmen & Boludeas Ed
5.7
2024
6.0
2024
Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagaas Smeg
7.4
2024
The Fall Guyas Metalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray)
7.0
2023
Olan, Earthboundas Davey Gravey
2022
Three Thousand Years of Longingas Ozmet the Jocular
6.9
2022
Wyrmwood: Apocalypseas Keith Headboom
5.8
2021
Maya the Bee: The Golden Orbas Arnie (voice)
6.5
2018
Maya the Bee: The Honey Gamesas Arnie (voice)
6.6
2016
Red Christmasas Peter
4.2
2016
Tay Manas Hamish
6.0
2014
The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsalas Himself
2014
Maya the Bee Movieas Arnie (voice)
6.2
2011
The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Stormas Himself
8.0
2007
The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explainas Himself
8.7
2004
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouseas Himself
6.9
2003
You Can't Stop the Murdersas Dave
4.4
Production & Directing (8)
2021
Our African RootsProducer
2014
2011
8.0
2007
8.7
2004
6.9
2004
6.9
2001
Maisy's FarmSongs
10.0
2001
Maisy's FarmVocals
10.0