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Ivor Francis(1918-1986)

  • Actor
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Ivor Francis in Pieces of Dreams (1970)
Ivor Francis, besides his many roles on television and at the movies, acted on radio as well in shows like "Fibber McGee and Molly"; on Broadway in shows such as "J.B." with Christopher Plummer, and came west to California when New York plays turned mostly to musicals. He worked in films, television and in day-time soaps as well. In addition, he operated the Ivor Francis Actors Workshop in West Hollywood and, among the class members, were Ben Murphy (Alias Smith and Jones (1971)); Linda Haynes (Brubaker (1980) & The Drowning Pool (1975)); Mary Douvan (Sandra Dee's mother) and the Goldrup brothers, Tom Goldrup and Jim Goldrup, who appear on stage in Santa Cruz County, California, stage productions.
BornOctober 26, 1918
DiedOctober 22, 1986(67)
BornOctober 26, 1918
DiedOctober 22, 1986(67)
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Ivor Francis, Al Stellone, and Doug Stevenson in Monster Squad (1976)
Ivor Francis and Lynn Wood in Dusty's Trail (1973)
Ivor Francis and Lynn Wood in Dusty's Trail (1973)
Bob Denver, William Cort, Ivor Francis, Jeannine Riley, Lori Saunders, Forrest Tucker, and Lynn Wood in Dusty's Trail (1973)
Bob Denver, William Cort, Ivor Francis, Jeannine Riley, Lori Saunders, Forrest Tucker, and Lynn Wood in Dusty's Trail (1973)

Known for

Bob Denver, William Cort, Ivor Francis, Jeannine Riley, Lori Saunders, Forrest Tucker, and Lynn Wood in Dusty's Trail (1973)
Dusty's Trail
5.2
TV Series
  • Mr. Carson Brookhaven
Michael Cole and Janet Margolin in The Last Child (1971)
The Last Child
6.7
TV Movie
  • Doctor Young
  • 1971
Jack Klugman and Tony Randall in The Odd Couple (1970)
The Odd Couple
7.9
TV Series
  • Bengstrom
Dark Shadows (1966)
Dark Shadows
8.1
TV Series
  • Dr. Franklin

Credits

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Actor

  • The Mississippi (1982)
    The Mississippi
    • Judge Hawkins
    • TV Series
    • 1984
  • Jack Klugman in Quincy M.E. (1976)
    Quincy M.E.
    • Dr. Reed
    • Dr. Langley
    • Mr. Ambrose ...
    • TV Series
    • 1977–1983
  • Will There Really Be a Morning? (1983)
    Will There Really Be a Morning?
    • Drama Teacher
    • TV Movie
    • 1983
  • Barney Miller (1975)
    Barney Miller
    • Dr. Otto Travis
    • Henry Mercurio
    • Professor Henry McDowell ...
    • TV Series
    • 1976–1982
  • Marla Gibbs, Paul Benedict, Franklin Cover, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Isabel Sanford, and Berlinda Tolbert in The Jeffersons (1975)
    The Jeffersons
    • Mr. Whittendale
    • Mr. Curtis
    • TV Series
    • 1975–1982
  • Missy Gold, Robert Guillaume, Caroline McWilliams, James Noble, Lewis J. Stadlen, and Inga Swenson in Benson (1979)
    Benson
    • Frederick Selby
    • TV Series
    • 1981
  • Redd Foxx in Sanford (1980)
    Sanford
    • Judge Greenwood
    • TV Series
    • 1981
  • The Waltons (1972)
    The Waltons
    • Dean Raymond Beck
    • Professor Hoadly
    • Professor Hoadley
    • TV Series
    • 1975–1981
  • Joanna Cassidy, Mark Harmon, and John Bennett Perry in 240-Robert (1979)
    240-Robert
    • Mr. Talmadge
    • TV Series
    • 1981
  • Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood (1981)
    Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood
    • The Doctor
    • TV Movie
    • 1981
  • Edward Asner in Lou Grant (1977)
    Lou Grant
    • Everett Haywood
    • Jeffrey Anson
    • TV Series
    • 1979–1980
  • Hart to Hart (1979)
    Hart to Hart
    • Jewelry Clerk
    • TV Series
    • 1980
  • Thayer David and Tom Mason in Nero Wolfe (1979)
    Nero Wolfe
    • Evers
    • TV Movie
    • 1979
  • Kate Mulgrew in Mrs. Columbo (1979)
    Mrs. Columbo
    • Dr. Atwater
    • TV Series
    • 1979
  • Valerie Bertinelli, Bonnie Franklin, Pat Harrington Jr., and Mackenzie Phillips in One Day at a Time (1975)
    One Day at a Time
    • Professor Bradley
    • TV Series
    • 1979

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • October 26, 1918
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Died
    • October 22, 1986
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(from the effects of multiple strokes)
  • Spouses
      Rosemary Daley1959 - October 22, 1986 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
    • Genie Francis
  • Other works
    Stage Play: The Investigation. Drama.

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  • Trivia
    Father of Shelley Francis from first marriage and father of Ivor Francis (full birth name: Ivor Edward Francis, Junior), actress Genie Francis and Kenneth "Kenny" Francis from second marriage.

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