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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 A Christmas Carol (1951), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) and From Russia with Love (1963). He was 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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Known for

A Christmas Carol (1951)
A Christmas Carol
8.1
  • Spirit of Christmas Present(as Francis de Wolff)
  • 1951
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
The Hound of the Baskervilles
6.9
  • Doctor Mortimer
  • 1959
Sean Connery, Martine Beswick, Daniela Bianchi, Robert Shaw, Lisa Guiraut, and Aliza Gur 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

Credits

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Actor

  • Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
    Jesus of Nazareth
    8.5
    TV Mini Series
    • Simon the Pharisee
    • 1977
  • The Tomorrow People (1973)
    The Tomorrow People
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Jedikiah
    • 1973–1975
  • Jack Warner in Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
    Dixon of Dock Green
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Henry Philips
    • 1975
  • Noele Gordon in Crossroads (1964)
    Crossroads
    4.4
    TV Series
    • Mr. Johnstone
    • 1974
  • David Jason in The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs (1974)
    The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Chulmek
    • 1974
  • Charlton Heston, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain, Faye Dunaway, Oliver Reed, and Michael York in The Three Musketeers (1973)
    The Three Musketeers
    7.1
    • Sea Captain
    • 1973
  • Warren Mitchell and Brian Rix in Men of Affairs (1973)
    Men of Affairs
    TV Series
    • Kosnev
    • 1973
  • Chronicle (1966)
    Chronicle
    7.8
    TV Series
    • George Dennis (voice)
    • 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
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Walter Frankenburg
    • 1973
  • Hylda Baker, Joe Gladwin, Madge Hindle, Jimmy Jewel, and Edward Malin in Nearest and Dearest (1968)
    Nearest and Dearest
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Henri Duval
    • 1973
  • The Canterbury Tales (1972)
    The Canterbury Tales
    6.3
    • The Bride's father (uncredited)
    • 1972
  • Clouds of Witness (1972)
    Clouds of Witness
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Sir Impey Biggs
    • 1972
  • Tim Brooke-Taylor and Madeline Smith in His and Hers (1970)
    His and Hers
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Manager
    • 1972
  • Ros Drinkwater and Francis Matthews in Paul Temple (1969)
    Paul Temple
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Aristotle Paradeisianos
    • 1971
  • Ben Travers' Farces
    TV Series
    • Putz
    • 1970

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Ivanhoe
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Ivanhoe
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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