William Franklyn
Sep 22, 1925 — Oct 31, 2016 (91 years)
Kensington, London, England, UK
22 Movies
16 Series
William Franklyn is an actor from Kensington, London, England, UK. They appeared in Cul-de-sac as Cecil. They have also starred in The Satanic Rites of Dracula and Quatermass 2. They have 22 films and 16 TV productions to their name, working mainly across genres like comedy, horror, thriller.
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22Movies
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William Franklyn
22 Movies
16 Series
William Franklyn is an actor from Kensington, London, England, UK. They appeared in Cul-de-sac as Cecil. They have also starred in The Satanic Rites of Dracula and Quatermass 2. They have 22 films and 16 TV productions to their name, working mainly across genres like comedy, horror, thriller.
91 R.I.P.
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22
Movies
16
Series
Movies
Cul-de-sac
1966
Quatermass 2
1957
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
Splitting Heirs
1993
Nutcracker
1982
Above Us the Waves
1955
The Snorkel
1958
Danger Within
1959
Fury at Smugglers' Bay
1961
The Crowded Day
1954
London Suite
1996
The Intelligence Men
1965
Pit of Darkness
1961
The Flesh Is Weak
1957
That Woman Opposite
1957
Operation Diplomat
1953
Ooh...You Are Awful
1972
The Love Match
1955
Robert Rylands' Last Journey
1996
Time Is My Enemy
1954
TV Shows
G.B.H.
1991
The Avengers
1961
The Count of Monte Cristo
1956
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
1955
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
1956
Lovejoy
1986
The Champions
1968
Interpol Calling
1959
The New Avengers
1976
Maigret
1960
The Upper Hand
1990
Justice
1971
Armchair Theatre
1956
ITV Playhouse
1967
On Trial
1960
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
Latest Trailers
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Splitting Heirs
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Robert Rylands' Last Journey
Robert Rylands
1996
Film
London Suite
Widley
1996
Film
Splitting Heirs
Andrews
1993
Film
G.B.H.
Distinguished Gent
1991
TV
The Upper Hand
Eric
1992
TV
Lovejoy
Burgess
1994
TV
Nutcracker
Sir Arthur Cartwright
1982
Film
The New Avengers
McKay
1977
TV
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Peter Torrence
1973
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Franklyn still alive?
William Franklyn passed away on October 31, 2016 at age 91.
What are the most famous roles of William Franklyn?
William Franklyn is best known for roles in Cul-de-sac, The Satanic Rites of Dracula, Quatermass 2.
How many movies has William Franklyn been in?
Over a 63-year career (since 1953), William Franklyn has appeared in 26 movies and 29 TV shows.
What was William Franklyn's first movie?
The career of William Franklyn began with Operation Diplomat (1953).
What is William Franklyn's most recent movie or series?
William Franklyn's most recent release is Justice, which premiered on April 4, 2011.
What TV shows has William Franklyn appeared in?
On television, William Franklyn has appeared in The Avengers, NOVA, Jonathan Creek, Lovejoy.
William Franklyn
1925-09-22 · Kensington, London, England, UK
William Franklyn was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, taking over from Peter Jones as "The Book" (the narrator) in the third, fourth and fifth radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He is also known for his portrayal of Sexton Blake for BBC Radio 4 in 1967.