David Schofield (born 16 December 1951) is an English actor.
He is best known for his role as Ian Mercer in the films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007). He also appeared in the films An American Werewolf in London (1981), Gladiator (2000), From Hell (2001), Valkyrie (2008), The Wolfman (2010) and Darkest Hour (2017).
In a future where a fascist totalitarian regime has subjugated the UK, V , an anarchist and masked freedom-fighter attempts to ignite a revolution through elaborate terrorist acts, while Evey Hammond, a young woman, is caught up in his mission.
