David Parfitt's acting career began at the age of 12 when he landed the part of Peter Redway in the Thames Television series "And Mother Makes Three" (1971-73), a role he later reprised in "And Mother Makes Five" (1974-76). Cast in the original stage production of Julian Mitchell's "Another Country", which speculated on the private school experiences of future spies Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean, he met RADA phenom Kenneth Branagh. Though the two went their separate ways immediately afterwards, they eventually reteamed and in 1987 founded the Renaissance Theatre Company, responsible for a
Played the part of Peter Redway in Thames Television series "And Mother Makes Three", landing the role at the age of 12
1971
Appeared as Philip's son in the British miniseries "Elizabeth R" (aired in the USA on PBS)
Reprised Peter Redway for "And Mother Makes Five"
Met Kenneth Branagh when they performed onstage in Julian Mitchell's "Another Country"; cast also included Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and Daniel Day-Lewis
1984
Portrayed Andrew Ramsay in "To the Lighthouse", (aired in USA on PBS' "Great Perfromances")
