Actor
David Collins
January 19, 1969 · New South Wales, Australia
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 work
Often works with
Shane Dundas
8 titles together
Maya the Bee Movie, Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb, Maya the Bee: The Honey Games
Coco Jack Gillies
3 titles together
Maya the Bee Movie, Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb, Maya the Bee: The Honey Games
Justine Clarke
3 titles together
Maya the Bee Movie, Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb, Maya the Bee: The Honey Games
Cam Ralph
3 titles together
Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb, Maya the Bee: The Honey Games, Arnie & Barney
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Jimmy James Eaton
3 titles together
Maya the Bee Movie, Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb, Maya the Bee: The Honey Games
George Shevtsov
2 titles together
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Three Thousand Years of Longing
Full filmography · 23
Arnie & Barney
as Barney (voice)
2026
The Bad Room
as Michael Byrne/The Tomato Man
2026
Carmen & Bolude
as Ed
2025
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
as Smeg
20247.4
The Fall Guy
as Metalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray)
20247
Olan, Earthbound
as Davey Gravey
2023
Three Thousand Years of Longing
as Ozmet the Jocular
20226.9
Wyrmwood: Apocalypse
as Keith Headboom
20225.8
Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb
as Arnie (voice)
20216.5
Maya the Bee: The Honey Games
as Arnie (voice)
20186.6
The Umbilical Brothers - Not Suitable for Children
as Dane
2017
Red Christmas
as Peter
20164.2