He thought that the name Suchet perhaps derived from what he thought was the Russian name, Suchedowitz. David's father Jack had never spoken about the family background. David knew that Jack was ...

David Suchet, eminent stage, screen, and television actor, is best known for his role as the engaging, suave, and precise Hercule Poirot in 70 episodes of Agatha Christie’sPoirot for over 24 years.

As an actor, David Suchet has spent his working life assuming ... David knew that his exotic family name, which had been changed at some stage in the past, came from a diverse European heritage.