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Francis De Wolff (1913–1984)

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Burly, hirsute RADA-trained British character actor with piercing eyes and intimidating presence. Invariably seen in villainous roles, with a notable penchant for horror. His sepulchral tones also made him much-in-demand for radio drama. See more trivia »

Died:

(age 71) in Sussex, England, UK

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Filmography

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1977 Jesus of Nazareth (TV mini-series)
Simon the Pharisee
 
1973-1975 The Tomorrow People (TV series)
Jedikiah
The Slaves of Jedikiah: Part 5 (1973) … Jedikiah
The Slaves of Jedikiah: Part 4 (1973) … Jedikiah
The Slaves of Jedikiah: Part 3 (1973) … Jedikiah
The Slaves of Jedikiah: Part 2 (1973) … Jedikiah
 
1975 Dixon of Dock Green (TV series)
Henry Philips
On a Moody Complaint (1975) … Henry Philips
 
1974 The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (TV series)
Chulmek
The Traitor (1974) … Chulmek
 
1973 The Three Musketeers
Sea Captain
 
1973 Men of Affairs (TV series)
Kosnev
Dash My Wig (1973) … Kosnev
 
1973 Chronicle (TV series documentary)
George Dennis
The Mystery of the Etruscans (1973) … George Dennis (voice)
 
1973 The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (TV series)
Walter Frankenburg
Anonymous Letters (1973) … Walter Frankenburg
 
1973 Nearest and Dearest (TV series)
Henri Duval
The French Disconnection (1973) … Henri Duval
 
1972 The Canterbury Tales
The Bride's father (uncredited)
 
1972 Clouds of Witness (TV mini-series)
Sir Impey Biggs
Episode #1.5 (1972) … Sir Impey Biggs
Episode #1.3 (1972) … Sir Impey Biggs
Episode #1.2 (1972) … Sir Impey Biggs
 
1972 His and Hers (TV series)
Manager
Gourmet (1972) … Manager
 
1971 Paul Temple (TV series)
Aristotle Paradeisianos
A Greek Tragedy (1971) … Aristotle Paradeisianos
 
1970 Rookery Nook (TV movie)
Putz
 
1969 Christ Recrucified (TV mini-series)
The Archon
The Apostles (1969) … The Archon
 
1969 Sinful Davey
Andrew (as Francis de Wolff)
 
1968 The Fixer
Warden
 
1968 The Saint (TV series)
Captain Flemming
The Best Laid Schemes (1968) … Captain Flemming
 
1967 Ghosts - Italian Style
The Scotsman (as Francis De Wolffe)
 
1966 Triple Cross
German Colonel General
 
1966 The Woman in White (TV series)
Count Fosco
The Witness (1966) … Count Fosco
The Secret (1966) … Count Fosco
The Signature (1966) … Count Fosco
 
1966 Mogul (TV series)
Sir Bryan Trussler
This Is Where I Came In (1966) … Sir Bryan Trussler
 
1966 A Farewell to Arms (TV mini-series)
Valentini
We Knew the Summer Was Gone (1966) … Valentini
 
1964-1965 Doctor Who (TV series)
Agamemnon / Vasor
Death of a Spy (1965) … Agamemnon
Temple of Secrets (1965) … Agamemnon
The Snows of Terror (1964) … Vasor
 
1965 Hereward the Wake (TV series)
Gilbert of Ghent
 
1965 Secret Agent (TV series)
Paul Alexander
The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove (1965) … Paul Alexander
 
1964 Crossroads (TV series)
Mr. Johnstone
 
1964 The Black Torment
Black John (as Francis de Wolff)
 
1964 Devil Doll
Dr. Keisling
 
1964 The Ordeal of Richard Feverel (TV movie)
Farmer Blaize
 
1964 The Third Man (TV series)
Mars in Conjunction (1964)
 
1964 Zero One (TV series)
The Beard
A Case of Charity (1964) … The Beard
 
1964 The Three Lives of Thomasina
Targu (as Francis de Wolff)
 
1964 Madame Bovary (TV series)
Rouault
Marriage (1964) … Rouault
 
1963 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Kogan
Formula for Death (1963) … Kogan
 
1963 The World Ten Times Over
Shelbourne (as Francis De Wolfe)
 
1963 From Russia with Love
Vavra (as Francis de Wolff)
 
1963 Siege of the Saxons
The Blacksmith (as Francis De Wolfe: in closing credits)
 
1962-1963 Richard the Lionheart (TV series)
Leopold Of Austria / Baron Giles / Leopold
Capture (1963) … Leopold Of Austria
 
1962 The Cheaters (TV series)
Gormley
A Tale of Two Ships (1962) … Gormley
 
1962 The Silent Invasion
Emile
 
1961 Maigret (TV series)
Ducrau
The Golden Fleece (1961) … Ducrau
 
1961 The Avengers (TV series)
Hercule Zeebrugge
The Far Distant Dead (1961) … Hercule Zeebrugge
 
1961 The Curse of the Werewolf
Bearded Customer (uncredited)
 
1960 The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll
Inspector
 
1960 The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (TV series)
Ramon Karadis
The Clue of the Twisted Candle (1960) … Ramon Karadis
 
1960 The Savage Innocents
Trading Post Proprietor
 
1960 International Detective (TV series)
The General
The Santino Case (1960) … The General
 
1959-1960 Interpol Calling (TV series)
Captain Blink / Captain Gallard
Slow Boat to Amsterdam (1960) … Captain Blink
The Long Weekend (1959) … Captain Gallard
 
1960 The Clue of the Twisted Candle
Ramon Karadis
 
1959 Tales of the Vikings (TV series)
Goldhood
Oathbreaker (1959) … Goldhood
 
1959 Tommy the Toreador
Hotel Proprietor
 
1959 The Man Who Could Cheat Death
Inspector Legris
 
1959 The Hound of the Baskervilles
Doctor Richard Mortimer (as Francis de Wolff also)
 
1958 Corridors of Blood
Black Ben (also as Francis de Wolff)
 
1958 The Roots of Heaven
Father Farque (as Francis de Wolff)
 
1958 Sea Fury
Mulder
 
1958 White Hunter (TV series)
Max Early / Mjumbino Barr
The Stepfathers (1958) … Mjumbino Barr
Gun Duel (1958) … Max Early
 
1957 The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV series)
Brother Wootan
Brother Battle (1957) … Brother Wootan
 
1957 Big Time Operators
Albert Hardcastle
 
1956 Odongo
George Watford
 
1956 The Errol Flynn Theatre (TV series)
A Wife for the Czar (1956)
 
1955 King's Rhapsody
The Prime Minister
 
1955 Wee Geordie
Samson
 
1954 Land of Fury
Captain Bryce
 
1954 The Diamond Wizard
Yeo
 
1953 The Little Kidnappers
Jan Hooft Sr.
 
1953 The Master of Ballantrae
Matthew Bull (as Francis de Wolff)
 
1952 Moulin Rouge
Victor (uncredited)
 
1952 Miss Robin Hood
Accident Policeman
 
1952 How Does It End? (TV series)
M. Ernest Defarge
 
1952 Ivanhoe
Front De Boeuf (also as Francis DeWolff)
 
1951 Scrooge
Spirit of Christmas Present (as Francis de Wolff)
 
1951 Flesh & Blood
Ambassador (uncredited)
 
1951 The Powder Monkey (TV movie)
Ben
 
1950 She Shall Have Murder
Police Inspector
 
1950 The Naked Heart
Papa Suprenant
 
1949 Under Capricorn
Major Wilkins (as Francis de Wolff)
 
1949 The Gay Lady
George Edwardes (uncredited)
 
1949 Adam and Evalyn
2nd Man at Restaurant Bar (uncredited)
 
1949 Cardboard Cavalier
Soldier
 
1948 It's Hard to Be Good
Fighting Neighbour (uncredited)
 
1937 Fire Over England
Sir James Tarleton
 
1935 Line Engaged
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
 
1935 Flame in the Heather
Hawley
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2000 Inside 'From Russia with Love' (video documentary short)
Vavra
 
1975 The Tomorrow People (TV series)
 
1955-1965 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1936) He acted in Dorothy and Campbell Christie's play, "Someone at the Door," at the Streatham Hill Theatre in London, England with Henry Kendall, Iris Travers, and Lewis Stringer in the cast. See more »

Alternate Names:

Francis De Wolfe | Francis De Wolffe | Francis DeWolff | Francis de Wolff also | Francis de Wolff

Height:

5' 11" (1.80 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Burly, hirsute RADA-trained British character actor with piercing eyes and intimidating presence. Invariably seen in villainous roles, with a notable penchant for horror. His sepulchral tones also made him much-in-demand for radio drama. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn