David Caves
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David Caves (born 7 August 1978) is a Northern Irish actor who is best known for his role as Jack Hodgson in the BBC drama series Silent Witness. After graduating from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 2005, Caves has appeared in a variety of stage productions, including The Beggar’s Opera at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and The Changeling at the Southwark Playhouse.
Infobox
Born
(1978-08-07) 7 August 1978 (age 47)Belfast
Education
Campbell College, Belfast
Alma mater
LAMDA University of St Andrews
Occupation
Actor
Years active
2003–present
Height
mw- 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)
Spouse
Verity Caves (m. 2019)
Children
2
Parent(s)
Naomi Caves Michael Caves
Tables
Film · Filmography
2014
Paddy
Role(s)
Dad
Notes
Short film
Ironclad: Battle for Blood
Role(s)
Berenger
2016
The Complete Walk: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Role(s)
Theseus
Notes
Short film
Role(s)
Clint Hill
2019
Widows Walk
Role(s)
Joe
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2014 | Paddy | Dad | Short film |
| 2014 | Ironclad: Battle for Blood | Berenger | |
| 2016 | The Complete Walk: A Midsummer Night's Dream | Theseus | Short film |
| 2016 | Jackie | Clint Hill | |
| 2019 | Widows Walk | Joe |
Television · Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2013–Present | Silent Witness | Jack Hodgson | 106 Episodes |
| 2013-2014 | Crime Thriller Club | Himself/ Jack Hodgson | S1Ep5 & S2Ep6 |
| 2019 | 15 Days | Michael | |
| 2019 | Saturday Kitchen | Himself | Series 15 Episode 42 |
· Theatre
2003
This is Our Youth
Role(s)
Dennis
Notes
The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
2004
The Country Wife
Role(s)
Homer
Notes
LAMDA
The Maid's Tragedy
Role(s)
Melantius
Notes
LAMDA
2005
Dublin Carol
Role(s)
Mark
Notes
LAMDA
Black Hands/ Dead Section
Role(s)
Holger
Notes
LAMDA
Three Birds Alighting on A Field
Role(s)
Auctioneer
Notes
LAMDA
2006
O’Flaherty VC
Role(s)
O'Flaherty
Notes
Lost Theatre Festival
A Life of the Mind
Role(s)
Jake
Notes
Battersea Arts Centre
2007
Cymbeline
Role(s)
Ensemble
Notes
Cheek by Jowl
Young Directors and Designers Summer School
Role(s)
Actor
Notes
Cheek by Jowl
Carve
Role(s)
Scott Mason
Notes
Tristan Bates Theatre
2008
Troilus and Cressida
Role(s)
Hector
Notes
Cheek by Jowl
2009
Stones in his Pockets
Role(s)
Charlie
Notes
Mark Goucher Ltd, UK Tour
Mad Forest
Role(s)
Doctor/ Anggel, Student
Notes
Strike Ensemble
High School Verse Project
Role(s)
Bully
Notes
Company Project
2010
2011
Beggar's Opera
Role(s)
Macheath
Notes
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
The Changeling
Role(s)
Deflores
Notes
Southwark Playhouse
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003 | This is Our Youth | Dennis | The Byre Theatre, St Andrews |
| 2004 | Romeo and Juliet | Capulet | LAMDA |
| 2004 | The Country Wife | Homer | LAMDA |
| 2004 | The Maid's Tragedy | Melantius | LAMDA |
| 2005 | Dublin Carol | Mark | LAMDA |
| 2005 | The Crucible | Marshall Herrick | LAMDA |
| 2005 | Black Hands/ Dead Section | Holger | LAMDA |
| 2005 | Three Birds Alighting on A Field | Auctioneer | LAMDA |
| 2005 | Twelfth Night | Antonio | Love & Madness Productions |
| 2005 | Wuthering Heights | Heathcliff | Love & Madness Productions |
| 2006 | O’Flaherty VC | O'Flaherty | Lost Theatre Festival |
| 2006 | A Life of the Mind | Jake | Battersea Arts Centre |
| 2006 | The Duchess of Malfi | Roderigo | West Yorkshire Playhouse |
| 2007 | Cymbeline | Ensemble | Cheek by Jowl |
| 2007 | Young Directors and Designers Summer School | Actor | Cheek by Jowl |
| 2007 | Carve | Scott Mason | Tristan Bates Theatre |
| 2008 | Troilus and Cressida | Hector | Cheek by Jowl |
| 2009 | Stones in his Pockets | Charlie | Mark Goucher Ltd, UK Tour |
| 2009 | Mad Forest | Doctor/ Anggel, Student | Strike Ensemble |
| 2009 | High School Verse Project | Bully | Company Project |
| 2010 | Macbeth | Macduff | Cheek by Jowl |
| 2010 | Much Ado About Nothing | Borrachio | Chester Performs |
| 2010 | Hercules | Hercules | Chester Performs |
| 2010 | The Duchess of Malfi | Bosola | Royal & Derngate |
| 2011 | Beggar's Opera | Macheath | Regent's Park Open Air Theatre |
| 2011 | The Changeling | Deflores | Southwark Playhouse |
| 2011 | The Taming of the Shrew | Petruchio | Royal Shakespeare Company |
References
- Silent Witnesshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5CB4gZ7bJXVF5tnWVpP5TyY/jack-hodgson
- The Telegraphhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/9794369/Silent-Witness-BBC-One-series-16-episode-1-review.html
- "General News"https://web.archive.org/web/20130123043346/http://www.oldcampbellians.co.uk/news_category.aspx?cat=General
- The Stagehttps://archive.today/20231006220336/https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/jack-of-all-trades
- Exeunt Magazinehttp://exeuntmagazine.com/features/david-caves/
- "Ironclad: Battle for Blood"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2404583/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_lk2
- "The Crime Thriller Club: Full Cast & Crew"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3202146/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast
- "Jack Hodgson"https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5CB4gZ7bJXVF5tnWVpP5TyY/jack-hodgson