David Collins

Born: 1969-01-19, 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.

Filmography

• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
• The Fall Guy (2024)
• Frankie Drake Mysteries (2017)
• Minx (2022)
• Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022)
• Maisy (1999)
• Maya the Bee Movie (2014)
• Maya the Bee: The Honey Games (2018)
• Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb (2021)
• Olan, Earthbound (2023)
• Arnie & Barney (2026)
• Wyrmwood: Apocalypse (2022)
• Oh Yuck! (2017)
• The Bad Room (2026)
• You Can't Stop the Murders (2003)
• Carmen & Bolude (2025)
• The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain (2007)
• The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse (2004)
• The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse (2004)
• The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal (2014)
• The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal (2014)
• The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm (2011)
• The Umbilical Brothers - Not Suitable for Children (2017)