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Derek Francis(1923-1984)

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Derek Francis was born on 7 November 1923 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Scrooge (1970), Carry on Abroad (1972) and The Six Proud Walkers (1962). He was married to Penelope Elsden Smith. He died on 27 March 1984 in Wimbledon, London, England, UK.
BornNovember 7, 1923
DiedMarch 27, 1984(60)
BornNovember 7, 1923
DiedMarch 27, 1984(60)
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Alec Guinness, Albert Finney, Richard Beaumont, David Collings, Frances Cuka, Philip DaCosta, Edith Evans, Derek Francis, Gaynor Hodgson, Raymond Hoskins, Gordon Jackson, Roy Kinnear, Michael Medwin, Kenneth More, Laurence Naismith, Suzanne Neve, Anton Rodgers, Paddy Stone, and Kay Walsh in Scrooge (1970)
Scrooge
7.5
  • 1st Gentleman of Charity
  • 1970
Carry on Abroad (1972)
Carry on Abroad
6.5
  • Brother Martin
  • 1972
Julia Lockwood and Andrew Sachs in The Six Proud Walkers (1962)
The Six Proud Walkers
TV Series
  • Joey Walker
Derek Nimmo in Oh Brother! (1968)
Oh Brother!
7.3
TV Series
  • Father Matthew - Sub-Prior

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  • George C. Scott in A Christmas Carol (1984)
    A Christmas Carol
    7.8
    TV Movie
    • Pemberton
    • 1984
  • Pope John Paul II (1984)
    Pope John Paul II
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • Bishop Lec
    • 1984
  • Derek Francis in Winter Sunlight (1984)
    Winter Sunlight
    TV Mini Series
    • Ernest
    • 1984
  • The Case of the Frightened Lady (1983)
    The Case of the Frightened Lady
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Kelver
    • 1983
  • Jemima Shore Investigates (1983)
    Jemima Shore Investigates
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Ira Bartholemew
    • 1983
  • Pinkerton's Progress (1983)
    Pinkerton's Progress
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Beech
    • 1983
  • Faye Dunaway in The Wicked Lady (1983)
    The Wicked Lady
    4.8
    • Lord Kingsclere
    • 1983
  • Jackanory Playhouse
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Lord Chamberlain
    • Saburo
    • 1978–1982
  • Lewis Collins, Gordon Jackson, and Martin Shaw in The Professionals (1977)
    The Professionals
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Len Hatch
    • John Howard
    • 1978–1982
  • Shelley (1979)
    Shelley
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Fran's Lawyer
    • 1982
  • The Agatha Christie Hour (1982)
    The Agatha Christie Hour
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • Uncle George
    • 1982
  • Don Henderson, Diane Keen, Peter Sallis, and Don Warrington in Crown Court (1972)
    Crown Court
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Judge Hastings
    • His Honour Judge Hastings
    • His Honour Judge Daniel Hastings
    • 1975–1982
  • The World Cup: A Captain's Tale (1982)
    The World Cup: A Captain's Tale
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • His Grace
    • 1982
  • Great Expectations (1981)
    Great Expectations
    6.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Mr. Jaggers
    • 1981
  • Partners (1981)
    Partners
    6.0
    TV Series
    • George Gilkes
    • 1981

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  • Born
    • November 7, 1923
    • Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 27, 1984
    • Wimbledon, London, England, UK(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Penelope Elsden SmithSeptember 19, 1954 - March 27, 1984 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    His theatre credits include: Artemidorus in "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, directed by Michael Benthall, at the Old Vic Theatre, London, England, UK.
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    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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  • Trivia
    Was a brilliant artist and made puppets as his hobby.
  • Salaries
      Carry on Abroad
      (1972)
      £750

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