David Collins
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.
Acting
Movie
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
as Smeg
2024
Movie
The Fall Guy
as Metalstorm Sound Mixer (Ray)
2024
Movie
Three Thousand Years of Longing
as Ozmet the Jocular
2022
TV
The Tourist
as Arlo Dobson
2022
TV
The Tourist
as Arlo Dobson/Colin Callend
2022
Movie
Maya the Bee Movie
as Arnie (voice)
2014
Movie
Wyrmwood: Apocalypse
as Keith Headboom
2022
TV
Minx
as Ben
2022
Movie
Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb
as Arnie (voice)
2021
Movie
Maya the Bee: The Honey Games
as Arnie (voice)
2018
Movie
Red Christmas
as Peter
2016
TV
Frankie Drake Mysteries
as Squishy
2017
TV
Maisy
1999
Movie
Carmen & Bolude
as Ed
2025
Movie
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse
as Himself
2004
Movie
You Can't Stop the Murders
as Dave
2003
Movie
The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain
as Himself
2007
TV
The Upside Down Show
as David
2006
TV
Oh Yuck!
as Doolan O'Clean
2017
Movie
Tay Man
as Hamish
2016
Movie
Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa
as Self
2024
Movie
The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm
as Himself
2011
TV
The Ferals
as Rattus (voice)
1994
TV
Show Me the Movie!
as Self
2018
Crew
TV
Living for the Dead
Creator
2023
Movie
The Umbilical Brothers: Speedmouse
Director
2004
Movie
The Umbilical Brothers: Don't Explain
Writer
2007
TV
The Upside Down Show
Creator
2006
Movie
Maisy's Farm
Vocals
2001
Movie
The Umbilical Brothers: Heaven by Storm
Writer
2011
TV
Maisy's Farm
Songs
2001
Movie
Our African Roots
Producer
2021
Movie
The Umbilical Brothers: The Rehearsal
Director
2014