Francis De Wolff

Francis De Wolff

Deceased · Born: Jan 7, 1913 · Died: Apr 18, 1984

Personal Details

BornJan 7, 1913 Essex, England, UK
Spouse
  • Linda Finch

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Apr 18, 1984 )
  • Melissa Dundas

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Sep 1, 1971 )
  • Jean Fairlie

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 15, 2025 )

Biography

Francis De Wolff, a renowned thespian, embarked upon his life's journey on January 7, 1913, in the picturesque county of Essex, situated in the southeastern region of England, within the United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, De Wolff garnered widespread recognition for his captivating performances in a diverse range of cinematic productions, including the classic adaptation of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, "A Christmas Carol," released in 1951.

In addition to his notable appearance in the 1959 film "The Hound of the Baskervilles," De Wolff's talent also shone brightly in the 1963 James Bond thriller "From Russia with Love."

In his personal life, De Wolff shared his love and companionship with three remarkable women: Linda Finch, Melissa Dundas, and Jean Fairlie, to whom he was married at various points in his life.

Sadly, Francis De Wolff's remarkable life came to a close on April 18, 1984, in the charming county of Sussex, also located in southern England, within the United Kingdom.

Career

1977
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth as Simon the Pharisee
1973
1972
The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales as The Bride's Father (uncredited)
Clouds of Witness
Clouds of Witness as Sir Impey Biggs
1969
1966
Triple Cross
Triple Cross as German Colonel General
1964
Devil Doll
Devil Doll as Dr. Keisling
The Black Torment
The Black Torment as Black John
Carry on Cleo
Carry on Cleo as Agrippa
1963
Siege of the Saxons
Siege of the Saxons as The Blacksmith
1962
The Durant Affair
The Durant Affair as Mario Costello
1961
The Curse of the Werewolf
The Curse of the Werewolf as Bearded Customer (uncredited)
The Savage Innocents
The Savage Innocents as Trading Post Proprieter
1959
1958
Sea Fury
Sea Fury as Mulder
The Roots of Heaven
The Roots of Heaven as Father Fargue
1957
Saint Joan
Saint Joan as La Tremouille
Big Time Operators
Big Time Operators as Albert Hardcastle
Moby Dick
Moby Dick as Capt. Gardiner
1955
King's Rhapsody
King's Rhapsody as The Prime Minister
Wee Geordie
Wee Geordie as Samson
Land of Fury
Land of Fury as Capt. Bryce
1953
The Little Kidnappers
The Little Kidnappers as Jan Hooft Sr.
1952
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe as Front De Boeuf
Miss Robin Hood
Miss Robin Hood as PC Andrews
Moulin Rouge
Moulin Rouge as Victor (uncredited)
1951
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol as Spirit of Christmas Present
1950
Treasure Island
Treasure Island as Black Dog
1949
The Gay Lady
The Gay Lady as George Edwardes
Adam and Evalyn
Adam and Evalyn as 2nd Man at Restaurant Bar (uncredited)
Under Capricorn
Under Capricorn as Major Wilkins
1937
Fire Over England
Fire Over England as Sir James Tarleton