William Franklyn

William Franklyn

Deceased · Born: Sep 22, 1925 · Died: Oct 31, 2006

Personal Details

BornSep 22, 1925 Kensington, London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Susanna Carroll

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Oct 31, 2006 )
  • Margo Johns

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Noted thespian, hailing from the United Kingdom, has been a fixture on the theatrical scene since the tender age of 15, effortlessly transitioning between the stage and screen, as well as television.

Throughout his illustrious career, he has demonstrated a remarkable range, initially taking on dramatic roles, only to gradually shift towards more tongue-in-cheek comedic parts as he entered his 40s.

One of his most distinctive attributes is his smooth, velvety voice, which has been put to excellent use in various voice-over capacities, including television advertisements and trailers.

In fact, his iconic voice has been synonymous with a long-running campaign for Schweppes drinks, a testament to his enduring appeal and versatility as a performer.

Career

1993
Diana: Her True Story
Diana: Her True Story as Lord Mountbatten
1991
G.B.H.
G.B.H. as Distinguished Gent
1982
Nutcracker
Nutcracker as Sir Arthur Cartwright
1973
1972
Get Charlie Tully
Get Charlie Tully as Arnold Van Cleef
1966
Cul-de-sac
Cul-de-sac as Cecil
1965
The Intelligence Men
The Intelligence Men as Colonel Grant
Pit of Darkness
Pit of Darkness as Richard Logan
1960
The Big Day
The Big Day as Mr. T. Selkirk
1959
Breakout
Breakout as Capt. Tony Long
1958
The Snorkel
The Snorkel as Wilson
1957
The Flesh Is Weak
The Flesh Is Weak as Lloyd Buxton
Quatermass 2
Quatermass 2 as Dr. Tom Brand
1955
The Love Match
The Love Match as Arthur Ford
1954
Time Is My Enemy
Time Is My Enemy as Sgt. Peter Thompson
Shop Spoiled
Shop Spoiled as Studio Official
1953
Operation Diplomat
Operation Diplomat as Dr. Gillespie