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Francis De Wolff(1913-1984)

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Francis De Wolff
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Francis De Wolff was born on 7 January 1913 in Essex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for From Russia with Love (1963), Moby Dick (1956) and A Christmas Carol (1951). He was previously married to Linda Finch, Melissa Dundas and Jean Fairlie. He died on 18 April 1984 in Sussex, England, UK.
BornJanuary 7, 1913
DiedApril 18, 1984(71)
BornJanuary 7, 1913
DiedApril 18, 1984(71)
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Peter Cushing, Francis De Wolff, and André Morell in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Francis De Wolff, and André Morell in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
Christopher Plummer, Gert Fröbe, Francis De Wolff, and Harry Meyen in Triple Cross (1966)
Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Francis De Wolff, and André Morell in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Francis De Wolff, and André Morell in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Francis De Wolff, and André Morell in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)

Known for:

Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, and Robert Shaw in From Russia with Love (1963)
From Russia with Love
7.3
  • Vavra(as Francis de Wolff)
  • 1963
Gregory Peck in Moby Dick (1956)
Moby Dick
7.3
  • Capt. Gardiner
  • 1956
A Christmas Carol (1951)
A Christmas Carol
8.1
  • Spirit of Christmas Present(as Francis de Wolff)
  • 1951
Marla Landi and David Oxley in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
The Hound of the Baskervilles
6.9
  • Doctor Mortimer
  • 1959

Credits

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  • Robert Powell in Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
    Jesus of Nazareth
    • Simon the Pharisee
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1977
  • The Tomorrow People (1973)
    The Tomorrow People
    • Jedikiah
    • TV Series
    • 1973–1975
  • Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
    Dixon of Dock Green
    • Henry Philips
    • TV Series
    • 1975
  • Noele Gordon in Crossroads (1964)
    Crossroads
    • Mr. Johnstone
    • TV Series
    • 1974
  • David Jason in The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (1974)
    The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs
    • Chulmek
    • TV Series
    • 1974
  • Charlton Heston, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain, Faye Dunaway, Oliver Reed, and Michael York in The Three Musketeers (1973)
    The Three Musketeers
    • Sea Captain
    • 1973
  • Warren Mitchell and Brian Rix in Men of Affairs (1973)
    Men of Affairs
    • Kosnev
    • TV Series
    • 1973
  • Chronicle
    • George Dennis (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 1973
  • Derek Jacobi, Ronald Fraser, Charles Gray, Bernard Hepton, John Thaw, and Douglas Wilmer in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971)
    The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
    • Walter Frankenburg
    • TV Series
    • 1973
  • Nearest and Dearest (1968)
    Nearest and Dearest
    • Henri Duval
    • TV Series
    • 1973
  • The Canterbury Tales (1972)
    The Canterbury Tales
    • The Bride's father (uncredited)
    • 1972
  • Clouds of Witness (1972)
    Clouds of Witness
    • Sir Impey Biggs
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1972
  • Tim Brooke-Taylor and Madeline Smith in His and Hers (1970)
    His and Hers
    • Manager
    • TV Series
    • 1972
  • Paul Temple (1969)
    Paul Temple
    • Aristotle Paradeisianos
    • TV Series
    • 1971
  • Rookery Nook
    • Mr. Putz
    • TV Movie
    • 1970

Videos3

The Master of Ballantrae
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The Master of Ballantrae
Ivanhoe
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Ivanhoe
The Hound of the Baskervilles
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The Hound of the Baskervilles

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Francis De Wolfe
  • Height
    • 6′ 2½″ (1.89 m)
  • Born
    • January 7, 1913
    • Essex, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 18, 1984
    • Sussex, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Linda Finch1976 - April 18, 1984 (his death)
  • Other works
    Radio Show - Vincent Price's The Price of Fear, episode "Speciality of the House of the House" 1974

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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.

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