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Jan Francis
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Jan Francis

Born 1947 · Westminster, London, England, UK · Active 1965–2018

Born in 1947 in Westminster, London, Jan Francis began her career as a ballet dancer before transitioning to acting. She appears in Dracula (1979) as a compelling character, contributing to the film's exploration of horror and seduction. Francis's performance adds a layer of intrigue to this cult classic, solidifying her place in the annals of genre cinema. Her work in Dracula exemplifies the captivating blend of talent and allure that defines the film's legacy.

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Dracula

Dracula

1979 ★ 6.4
as Mina Van Helsing

The story takes place in England in 1913. A mysterious man washes ashore after a terrible shipwreck. He introduces himself as Count Dracula from Transylvania. Soon, he begins to visit and charm the local families. After a young woman named Mina dies mysteriously, her father, Professor Van Helsing, realizes a vampire is at work. Van Helsing must then rush to save the Count's next target, Lucy Seward.

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Filmography

50 credits
2010s 4 credits
2018
Next of Kin as Elspeth
TV ★ 6.4
2015
TV ★ 7.5
2010
Reunited as Anita
Movie ★ 2.0
2010
TV
2000s 8 credits
2009
U Be Dead as Irene Pemberton
Movie ★ 6.2
2008
Mistresses as Julia
TV ★ 5.7
2005
Bloodlines as Elaine Hopkin
TV ★ 7.5
2005
Twisted Tales as Penny Marchant
TV ★ 7.7
2004
New Tricks as June Parker
TV ★ 7.3
2004
The Alan Clark Diaries as Barbara Lord
TV ★ 7.3
2001
Doctor Otter as Raylee (voice)
TV ★ 10.0
1990s 5 credits
1999
Bad Girls as Catherine Earlham
TV ★ 7.6
1997
Spark as Colette
TV ★ 6.7
1995
TV ★ 7.0
1992
Heartbeat as Vivienne Keen
TV ★ 7.2
1991
TV ★ 4.1
1980s 6 credits
1989
Stay Lucky as Sally Hardcastle
TV ★ 7.0
1984
Movie ★ 6.0
1984
Champions as Jo Beswick
Movie ★ 6.6
1984
TV ★ 6.5
1983
Just Good Friends as Penny Warrender
TV ★ 6.6
1980
The Good Companions as Susie Dean
TV ★ 9.0
1970s 24 credits
1979
Casting the Runes as Prudence Dunning
Movie ★ 7.0
1979
Dracula as Mina Van Helsing
Movie ★ 6.4
1979
Movie ★ 8.0
1979
TV ★ 6.8
1979
Minder as Sarah Bates
TV ★ 7.1
1977
Movie
1977
TV ★ 8.3
1977
Secret Army as Lisa 'Yvette' Colbert
TV ★ 7.7
1977
Target as Jenny Wilder
TV ★ 7.0
1976
Movie
1976
Ripping Yarns as Miranda
TV ★ 7.7
1976
TV ★ 7.9
1975
The Hanged Man as Captain Jane Ashley
TV ★ 7.0
1975
Looking for Clancy as Deirdre Clancy
TV
1974
Movie
1974
Fall of Eagles as Kschessinska
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Playhouse as Judy
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Churchill's People as Amelia Wrangham
TV ★ 5.0
1973
Movie
1973
Thriller as Gillie Randall
TV ★ 6.9
1972
TV ★ 6.0
1972
The Long Chase as Susan Fraser
TV ★ 10.0
1972
Country Matters as Sophie Davenport
TV ★ 4.6
1970
TV ★ 6.6
1960s 3 credits
1967
ITV Playhouse as Prudence Dunning
TV ★ 7.0
1965
TV ★ 5.3
1965
BBC Play of the Month as Grace Harkaway
TV ★ 5.3