David Bamber Biography: British actor David Bamber was born on September 19, 1954. He is a well-known face in British television, appearing in shows such as Chalk and The Buddha of Suburbia. He won the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1995 for his role in the film My Night with Reg. Marcus Tullius Cicero is portrayed by David Bamber on HBO's historical epic Rome. Marcus is a scholar and politician, who is often regarded as a spineless individual who can often be found on the side of the most powerful allies. His cowardice foiled his attempts to back up his political views, and he can be bullied by someone like Antony.