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 ...

Poirot star David Suchet returns to the small screen after a seven-year absence with a leading role in The Au Pair. He explains why this Channel 5 thriller lured him back to acting and reflects on the ...

David Suchet embarked on a journey around Europe hoping to resolve the confusion surrounding his family history. Some relatives thought his grandfather was German, others Russian, others Estonian.

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.