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William Franklyn
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William Franklyn

1925 – 2016 · Kensington, London, England, UK · Active 1953–2011

William Franklyn, born in 1925 in London, was a British actor known for his distinctive voice and versatile performances. He appeared in The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973), where he contributed to the film's eerie atmosphere, alongside roles in Cul-de-sac (1966) and Quatermass 2 (1957). Franklyn's work in these cult films highlights his ability to navigate the realms of horror and thriller, making him a notable figure in the genre's rich history. His performances continue to resonate with fans of exploitation and grindhouse cinema.

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Quatermass 2

Quatermass 2

1957 ★ 6.4
as Dr. Tom Brand

In England, a group of space scientists led by Bernard Quatermass, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design has been built in a remote part of England and is the focus of periodic falls of small, hollow "meteorites" originating in outer space. Quatermass determines to investigate and uncovers a terrifying extraterrestrial life form which has already begun action to take over the Earth.

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Filmography

55 credits
2010s 1 credit
2011
TV ★ 6.0
2000s 2 credits
2004
TV ★ 9.0
2003
J.G. Ballard: A Profile as Readings (voice)
Movie
1990s 7 credits
1997
Jonathan Creek as Narrator of Banana Commercial (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.5
1996
London Suite as Widley
Movie ★ 5.1
1996
Movie ★ 6.3
1993
Movie ★ 5.2
1993
Diana: Her True Story as Lord Mountbatten
Movie ★ 3.0
1991
G.B.H. as Distinguished Gent
TV ★ 6.3
1990
TV ★ 7.2
1980s 2 credits
1986
Lovejoy as Burgess
TV ★ 7.4
1982
Nutcracker as Sir Arthur Cartwright
Movie ★ 3.3
1970s 8 credits
1977
TV ★ 7.0
1976
TV ★ 7.1
1974
NOVA as Narrator (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Movie ★ 5.6
1973
European Heritage as Narrator (voice)
TV
1972
Ooh...You Are Awful as Arnold Van Cleef
Movie ★ 4.8
1971
Justice as James Kirby
TV ★ 7.3
1960s 15 credits
1968
The Champions as Hartington
TV ★ 6.5
1967
ITV Playhouse as Charles
TV ★ 7.0
1966
Movie ★ 6.7
1965
The Intelligence Men as Colonel Grant
Movie ★ 6.2
1965
Movie
1965
TV ★ 8.2
1961
Pit of Darkness as Richard Logan
Movie ★ 6.2
1961
Movie ★ 5.9
1961
The Big Deal as John Hamilton
Movie
1961
The Avengers as Brinstead
TV ★ 7.8
1961
TV
1960
The Big Day as Mr. T. Selkirk
Movie ★ 7.5
1960
Maigret as Count Maurice
TV ★ 7.1
1950s 20 credits
1959
Danger Within as Capt. Tony Long
Movie ★ 6.3
1959
TV ★ 7.3
1959
TV ★ 4.8
1959
International Detective as Conrad Schneider
TV ★ 7.5
1959
International Detective as Larry Sullivan
TV ★ 7.5
1958
The Snorkel as Wilson
Movie ★ 7.1
1957
That Woman Opposite as Ned Atwood
Movie ★ 6.5
1957
The Flesh Is Weak as Lloyd Buxton
Movie ★ 5.9
1957
Quatermass 2 as Dr. Tom Brand
Movie ★ 6.4
1956
TV ★ 7.0
1956
TV ★ 5.2
1956
Armchair Theatre as Paul Lorimer
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as John Hamilton
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as Arthur Maxwell
TV ★ 6.0
1955
The Love Match as Arthur Ford
Movie ★ 7.7
1955
Movie ★ 6.2
1955
TV ★ 8.0
1954
Time Is My Enemy as Sgt. Peter Thompson
Movie ★ 6.5
1954
The Crowded Day as Studio Official
Movie ★ 5.8
1953
Operation Diplomat as Dr. Gillespie
Movie ★ 6.1