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BIO

His theatre credits include She Stoops to Conquer at the National Theatre (Evening Standard Nomination), Romeo and Juliet at the National Theatre, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Donmar Warehouse, Mojo at the Royal Shakespeare Company, After the Party in the West End and Starving at Theatre503. He trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.


His other television appearances include Game of Thrones, Sherlock, Doctor Who, The Inbetweeners, The Job Lot, Banana, Big Bad World, Mayday, Black Mirror, Life’s Too Short, Pete versus Life, Peep Show, and Spooks. In January 2021, he appeared as one of the lead characters, journalist Jonathan Hill, in the ITV miniseries The Pembrokeshire Murders. In 2022, he played the part of a journalist in ITV's The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe, and Alex in the BBC's Am I Being Unreasonable?

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2026
Beetlejuice
[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Dewey Finn
[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Production, 2011
William Barfee

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actor in a Musical

David Fynn, School of Rock

News

Summer Strallen Will Join BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in London as 'Delia Deetz'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026

Four-time Olivier Award-nominee Summer Strallen, will take on the role of Delia Deetz in the London production of Beetlejuice The Musical for a strictly limited season. Learn more here!
Interview: 'You Have To Bring Your Own Version To The Role': Actor David Fynn On Taking On BEETLEJUICE
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 30, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to speak with David Fynn, who plays the titular Beetlejuice, about taking on the iconic role of “The Ghost with the Most” on the West End. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it has been like taking on the role and what he hopes audiences take away from the show.
Review: BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL, Prince Edward Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 29, 2026

For musical fans, it's been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over. Beetlejuice: The Musical has crossed the pond and landed in London. It's loud, brash, and certainly won't please Tim Burton purists. 
Photos: Aimie Atkinson, David Fynn and More in BEETLEJUICE in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

You can now get a first look at the West End transfer of Beetlejuice The Musical now playing at the Prince Edward Theatre. See the cast in action in new production photos of the show.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 10, 2026- Pop Superstar Pink To Host the 2026 Tony Awards and More
by - Apr 10, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Tom Xander and More Join BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL announced its full cast for its West End run at the Prince Edward Theatre, with performances beginning May 20, 2026. David Fynn leads as Beetlejuice, joined by Hannah Nordberg, David Hunter, Chelsea Halfpenny, and Aimie Atkinson.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2026- BEACHES Gears Up for Broadway and More
by - Mar 27, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
David Fynn Will Lead BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

First casting has been announced for the West End premiere of Beetlejuice The Musical.  Olivier-nominated actor David Fynn will take on the title role of Beetlejuice. Learn more here!
Interview: Theatre Life With Alex Brightman
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 9, 2024

Today’s subject Alex Brightman is currently living his theatre life onstage at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) in Comedy of Errors in the role of Dromio of Syracuse. The show plays through October 20th in STC’S Klein Theatre.
Special Offer: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Klein Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Sep 29, 2024

COMEDY OF ERRORS in D.C.: Offer Inside
Review: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Shakespeare Theatre Comany
by Pamela Roberts - Sep 16, 2024

The Shakespeare Theatre Company has opened its 2024-2025 season with a fun, frothy, beautifully rendered Comedy of Errors by the theatre’s “resident playwright” William Shakespeare and directed by the company’s artistic director, Simon Godwin. Godwin layers visual and aural punch to keep the pace lively – including a band of versatile on-stage musician storytellers.
Alex Brightman & David Fynn To Lead Shakespeare Theatre Company's COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team of the first show of 24/25 Season, William Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin.
Matthew Broderick & More to be Featured in Shakespeare Theatre Company 24/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the lineup of its upcoming 24/25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Announced For SAVING GRACE at the Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022

Casting has been announced as rehearsals begin for the previously announced intimate first run of the new musical Saving Grace.
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 19, 2022

John Heffernan and Katherine Parkinson lead a superb cast in a brilliant realisation of director, Simon Goodwin's, conceptualisation of Shakespeare's comedy.
BWW Exclusive: Megan Hilty Voices Holly Darlin in TROLLSTOPIA 'Hairnasium' Clip
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2021

Smash and Annie Live! star Megan Hilty voices the character of Holly Darlin in the fifth season of TrollsTopia! The series also features the voices of Skylar Astin, Kenan Thompson, Michael Richardson, David Flynn, Jeanine Mason, Glozell Green, and more. Watch Hilty's character in action in an exclusive clip from the new season!
VIDEO: Kayleigh McKnight Performs 'He's So Different' From New Musical ON THE EDGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2021

The music video has been released for  ‘He’s So Different’ from the new musical ‘On The Edge’ by Sam Hall. The video features West End performer and Hugh Jackman World Tour vocalist, Kayleigh McKnight.
Pop TV Orders BEST INTENTIONS From AMERICAN PIE Writer Adam Herz
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 10, 2019

Pop TV, now fully owned by CBS Corporation, announced today that it has ordered the new comedy series BEST INTENTIONS, from A+E Studios, Propagate Content and Adam Herz (“American Pie”). Eight episodes have been ordered and will go into production in fall 2019.
SCHOOL OF ROCK Heads to New Zealand this Fall
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 18, 2019

According to the New Zealand Herald, Andrew Lloyd Webber's SCHOOL OF ROCK is set to rock it's way into Auckland's shores this September
TV: SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids Return for One Final Jam on Closing Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2019

Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit School of Rock - The Musical played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday evening, January 20, 2019 by welcoming back dozens of former young cast members to the Winter Garden Theatre stage for one last epic jam session.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Fynn been in?

David Fynn has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has David Fynn been in?

David Fynn has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was David Fynn's first West End show?

David Fynn's first West End show was The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee which opened in 2011

What awards has David Fynn been nominated for?

and Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for School of Rock.

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