William Franklyn
Actor
91 years (Sep 22, 1925 – Oct 31, 2016)Kensington, London, England, UK
Known for
William Franklyn is a screen veteran with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. Most of the work sits in comedy. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 73 years. In cinemas, 'Cul-de-sac' is the work that stuck — Cecil, specifically. Among the rest of the work, 'The Satanic Rites of Dracula' stands out.
William Franklyn
Actor
Known for
William Franklyn is a screen veteran with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. Most of the work sits in comedy. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 73 years. In cinemas, 'Cul-de-sac' is the work that stuck — Cecil, specifically. Among the rest of the work, 'The Satanic Rites of Dracula' stands out.
Movies: 21 titles
Plays Peter Torrence
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
Plays Dr. Tom Brand
Quatermass 2
1957
Plays Cecil
Cul-de-sac
1966
Plays No. 1, X2
Above Us the Waves
1955
Plays Andrews
Splitting Heirs
1993
Plays Sir Arthur Cartwright
Nutcracker
1982
Plays Capt. Tony Long
Danger Within
1959
Plays Wilson
The Snorkel
1958
Plays Sgt. Peter Thompson
Time Is My Enemy
1954
Plays Captain
Fury at Smugglers' Bay
1961
Plays Lloyd Buxton
The Flesh Is Weak
1957
Plays Arnold Van Cleef
Ooh...You Are Awful
1972
Plays Colonel Grant
The Intelligence Men
1965
Plays Mr. T. Selkirk
The Big Day
1960
Plays Studio Official
The Crowded Day
1954
Plays Robert Rylands
Robert Rylands' Last Journey
1996
Plays Arthur Ford
The Love Match
1955
Plays Ned Atwood
That Woman Opposite
1957
Plays Richard Logan
Pit of Darkness
1961
Plays Dr. Gillespie
Operation Diplomat
1953
TV Shows: 16 titles
Plays Distinguished Gent
G.B.H.
1991
Plays Paul Lorimer
Armchair Theatre
1956
Plays Phillipe
The Count of Monte Cristo
1956
Plays Jacques Fleury
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
1955
Plays Brinstead
The Avengers
1961
Plays James Kirby
Justice
1971
Plays W.T. Stead
On Trial
1960
Plays Baron Mortaise
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
1956
Plays Burgess
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Hartington
The Champions
1968
Plays Nevil
Interpol Calling
1959
Plays McKay
The New Avengers
1976
Plays Count Maurice
Maigret
1960
Plays Eric
The Upper Hand
1990
Plays Charles
ITV Playhouse
1967
Plays Roy Haines
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
Latest Trailers
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Splitting Heirs
Full Filmography
Robert Rylands' Last Journey
Robert Rylands
1996
Lovejoy
Burgess
1994Season 6
Splitting Heirs
Andrews
1993
The Upper Hand
Eric
1992Season 4
G.B.H.
Distinguished Gent · 7 episodes
1991–
Nutcracker
Sir Arthur Cartwright
1982
The New Avengers
McKay
1977Season 2
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Peter Torrence
1973
Ooh...You Are Awful
Arnold Van Cleef
1972
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 21 movies and 16 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.