David Bateson
Born (1960-02-09) 9 February 1960
Durban, South Africa
NationalityBritish
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1994–present
Known forVoice of Agent 47 in Hitman

David Bateson (born 9 February 1960) is a British actor and comedian. He is best known for providing the voice of Agent 47, the protagonist of IO Interactive's stealth video game series Hitman, having played the role since the year 2000 in each of the franchise's eight main games. He has also served as a voice for commercials advertising various Lego brands.[1]

Biography

Bateson was born on 9 February 1960, in Durban, South Africa, to English parents.[2] He entered the acting profession before returning to the UK in 1984. He later moved to Canada and now lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is also a full member of British Equity and Danish Actors' Union.[3]

He landed his first role in the 1994 film Prince of Jutland as Hother. He also played the part of a young sailor in the 1996 film Breaking the Waves, along with the main role in the 2002 short film Debutanten.

In the Hitman game series, Bateson provided the voice of Agent 47 and in every entry in the series until the fifth game, Hitman: Absolution, when he stated to a member of a Hitman fan forum that "No one from IO Interactive is answering my calls, e-mails or SMS."[4] Bateson would later officially confirm on his personal website that he had been "unceremoniously dropped from the franchise", and added that he was unable to make further comments due to "legal reasons".[5] Bateson did eventually return as the voice of Agent 47 in Hitman: Absolution.[6][7] On 16 June 2015, just one day after the announcement of Hitman (2016), Bateson confirmed that he would once again be voicing Agent 47 in the new title via Twitter.[8]

Bateson also voiced Virgil in the 2020 indie game Lightmatter, his first non-Hitman video game voice role.[9]

Bateson voiced the Nintendo video game character Bowser in the Danish dub of the 2023 film The Super Mario Bros. Movie (dubbing Jack Black's voice role).[10][11]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994Prince of JutlandHother
1996Breaking the WavesYoung Sailor
2000Help! I'm a FishCommander Shark, General Crab[12]Voice
2002One Hell of a ChristmasTommy
2003Stealing RembrandtStor Mand
2008Sunshine Barry and the Disco WormsJimmy, Manager, Nature Speaker[12]Voice
2009HeadhunterDr. Leipmann
2011Freddy FrogfaceBardini, Blacksmith, Carlo Androkles, Ole Antonioni[12]Voice
2012Ivan the IncredibleButcher, Teacher, Grumpy Fisherman[12]Voice
2023The Super Mario Bros. MovieBowser[10][11]Voice, Danish dub

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Hitman: Codename 47Agent 47[12]
2002Hitman 2: Silent AssassinAgent 47, Agent 17
2004Hitman: ContractsAgent 47[12]
2006Hitman: Blood Money
2012Hitman: Absolution
2016Hitman
2018Hitman 2
2020LightmatterVirgil[13]
2021 Hitman 3 Agent 47
  • Den Enes Død (1994)
  • Carl Th. Dreyer: My Métier (1995) (documentary)
  • Kun en Pige (1995) – Korrespondent
  • Krystalbarnet (1996)
  • Spoon River (1996)
  • Another You (1997)
  • Midnight Angels (1998)
  • Daddyfox (2000) – Court Police Officer 2
  • Debutanten (2002) (short) – Bill
  • Langt fra Las Vegas (2001 – 2003) – Irer
  • A Royal Family (TV, 2003) – Narrator (English version)
  • The Core (2005) (documentary) – Niels Bohr
  • Hero of God (2006)
  • Anna Pihl (TV, 1 episode, 2008) – Mr.Reed
  • Klovn (TV, 1 episode, 2008) – Dave
  • Disco Ormene (2008) – Voice
  • Maj & Charlie (TV, 1 episode, 2008) – Fitness Chef
  • Aurum (2008) – Mark Boland
  • Livvagterne (TV, 5 episodes, 2010) – Shane
  • The Dark Side of Chocolate (2010) (documentary) – Narrator
  • Borgen (TV, 2 episodes, 2010 – 2011) – Additional voices
  • The Micro Debt (2011) (documentary) – Narrator
  • The Life and Death of Thomas Simeon (2011) – Narrator (voice)
  • A Tribute to J. J. Abrams (2013) (short) – Voice of Bouncer
  • Taming the Quantum World (2013) (documentary) – Narrator
  • Aftenshowet (TV, 2 episodes, 2013 – 2014) – Himself
  • Exodus: Humanity Has A Price (2014) – Commander
  • Monte Carlo Elsker USA (2014) – Speaker
  • Upstart (2014)
  • Huldra: Lady of the Forest (2016) – Mike
  • Digital Romance (2016) (short) – Kane
  • Bitter Grapes (2016) (documentary) – Narrator
  • Ø (TV, 5 episodes, 2016) – Tommy
  • Real Life Hitman (2016) (short) – Agent 47 (voice)
  • Level up Norge (TV, 1 episode, 2017) – Agent 47 (voice)
  • The Messenger (short, 2018) – Narrator / Boss
  • Below the Surface (TV, 1 episode, 2019) – British newsreader (voice)
  • Breeder (2020) – Speaker
  • Kamikaze (TV, 1 episode, 2021) – Bengt
  • A Taste of Hunger (2021) – Michelin Announcer
  • The Orchestra (TV, 3 episodes, 2022) – Mablewood
  • The Exigency II: Course of Action (TBA) – Hideout Guard (voice)
  • The Somerdahl Murders (TV, 2 episodes, 2023) – Eric Windfeldt

References

  1. ↑ "'Hitman' Voice Actor David Bateson Reveals His Real-Life Hitman Past". Player.One. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Agent 47 Speaks! An Interview With David Bateson". Thegamingliberty.com. 21 October 2010. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Complete CV for David Bateson". Official website of David Bateson. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  4. ↑ Beefjack.com Archived 11 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ "Home". Davidbateson.dk. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  6. ↑ Usher, William (2012). "David Bateson Returns To Voice Agent 47 in Hitman: Absolution". Cinema Blend.
  7. ↑ Rougeau, Michael (25 October 2012). ""Hitman: Absolution" Goes on US Tour, Creepy Guy From "Lost" is Playing as Agent 47". Complex.
  8. ↑ David Bateson [@ImDavidBateson] (16 June 2015). "@Metalchamp1995 yo Mario - yes I am! I'm just relieved to be able to say it out loud. Can't wait" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ↑ "Lightmatter - Let's Play Lightmatter: David Bateson - Steam News". store.steampowered.com. 24 April 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  10. 1 2 Henry, Joshua (8 April 2023). "Agent 47 Is the Voice Actor of Bowser in the Danish Dub of The Super Mario Bros. Movie". The Gamer. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  11. 1 2 David Bateson [@ImDavidBateson] (6 April 2023). "This may come as a surprise- but I am Bowzer in the Danish version of the new Super Mario Bros film. Thank you @iyunohq and @NintendoAmerica I'm the Danish #JackBlack Cool!" (Tweet). Retrieved 8 April 2023 – via Twitter.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Behind the Voice Actors – David Bateson". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  13. ↑ "Lightmatter on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
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