Derek Francis
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Derek Francis works in acting. Born November 7, 1923 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK. Died March 27, 1984. Archytele tracks 118 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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118 titles- The Best Of Dick Emery (2005)
- On Location: The Carry Ons (2001) as Brother Martin (archive footage) (uncredited)
- A Christmas Carol (1984) as Pemberton
- Pope John Paul II (1984) as Bishop Lec
- The Wicked Lady (1983) as Lord Kingsclere
- The Agatha Christie Hour (1982) as Uncle George
- The World Cup: A Captain's Tale (1982) as His Grace
- Great Expectations (1981) as Mr Jaggers
- Electric Eskimo (1979)
- The Professionals (1977) as Len Hatch
- The Professionals (1977) as John Howard
- Jabberwocky (1977) as Bishop
- Nicholas Nickleby (1977) as Wackford Squeers
- Beryl Reid (1977)
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Brother Martin (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Three Dangerous Ladies (1977) as Benson
- The New Avengers (1976) as The Bishop
- Dickens of London (1976) as Stage Manager
- To the Devil a Daughter (1976) as Bishop
- The Sweeney (1975) as Raymond Meadows
- Murder Motel (1975) as Sam
- Mrs. Amworth (1975) as Benson
- Churchill's People (1974) as Thomas Partridge
- Rising Damp (1974) as Mr. French
- Fall of Eagles (1974) as Edward VII of England
- Affairs of the Heart (1974) as Herbert Loder
- K Is for Killing (1974) as Shelby Grafton
- Who Killed Lamb? (1974) as Octavius Lamb
- Thriller (1973) as Shelby Grafton
- Thriller (1973) as Sam
- Whoops Baghdad (1973) as Abu ben Ackers, the Wazir
- Oh, Father! (1973) as Father Matthew
- Oh, Father! (1973) as Sub Prior, Father Matthew
- The Death of Adolf Hitler (1973) as Prof. Morell
- Crown Court (1972) as His Honour Judge Daniel Hastings
- Sykes (1972) as Mr. Belvadere
- Shirley's World (1972)
- Carry On Abroad (1972) as Brother Martin
- Carry On Matron (1972) as Arthur
- Sutherland's Law (1972) as John Sutherland
- Justice (1971) as Charles Breedon
- Justice (1971) as Judge
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Dixon
- Jason King (1971)
- The Ten Commandments (1971) as Principal
- Carry On Henry (1971) as Farmer
- The Statue (1971) as Sanders
- Say Hello to Yesterday (1971) as Park Keeper
- Scrooge (1970) as 1st Gentleman of Charity
- Catweazle (1970) as Inspector Pugh
- Codename (1970) as Vaslva Baroviev
- The Adventures of Don Quick (1970) as Arborel
- Carry On Loving (1970) as Bishop
- Man of Violence (1970) as Sam Bryant
- The Main Chance (1969) as Sir James Darren
- Paul Temple (1969)
- Up Pompeii! (1969) as Senator Lecherous
- Carry On Camping (1969) as Farmer
- Crossplot (1969) as Sir Charles Moberley
- Remember the Germans (1969) as Karl
- What's Good for the Goose (1969) as Harrington
- Nicholas Nickleby (1968) as Ralph Nickleby
- Wild, Wild Women (1968) as Mr. Harcourt
- Oh, Brother! (1968)
- Man in a Suitcase (1967)
- Contrasts (1967) as Jonathan Swift
- Witch Hunt (1967) as Colonel Cooper
- Carry On Doctor (1967) as Sir Edmund Burke
- Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon (1967) as Puddleby
- The Devil a Monk Would Be (1967) as The Procurator
- King of the River (1966) as Mallory
- Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966) as Innkeeper
- Press for Time (1966) as Alderman Ernest Corcoran
- The Connoisseur (1966) as G.C. Stoupe
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Mr. Rummins
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Mr. Henge
- Londoners (1965) as Lord Barnett, G.C.B.
- The Mask of Janus (1965) as Charles Caswell
- The Wednesday Thriller (1965) as Corbey
- Doctor Who: The Romans (1965) as Nero
- The Little Ones (1965) as Paddy
- Pity About the Abbey (1965) as Lord Barnett
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Minister
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Lord Barnett, G.C.B.
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as G.C. Stoupe
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Cornelius Shafton
- Detective (1964)
- Sherlock Holmes (1964) as Mycroft Holmes
- The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) as Lord Trevanion
- This Is My Street (1964) as Fingus
- Ring of Spies (1964) as Chief Supt. Croft
- The Comedy Man (1964) as Merryweather
- The Verdict (1964) as Supt. Brett
- Smokescreen (1964) as Dexter's Doctor (Uncredited)
- Doctor Who (1963) as Nero
- Sergeant Cork (1963) as Klein
- The Sentimental Agent (1963) as Klaus
- The Hi-Jackers (1963) as Jack Carter
- Bitter Harvest (1963) as Mr. Jones
- Farewell Performance (1963) as Raven
- The Snag (1963) as John Goggin
- Z-Cars (1962)
- The Scales of Justice (1962) as Henry Dobbs
- Captain Clegg (1962) as Squire Anthony Cobtree
- The Inspector (1962) as Detective Inspector
- Heart to Heart (1962) as Sir John Dawson-Brown
- Backfire! (1962) as Arthur Tilsley
- Jango (1961) as Supt. Bullock
- No Love for Johnnie (1961) as Frank
- Never Back Losers (1961) as R. R. Harris
- Two Living, One Dead (1961) as Broms
- The Criminal (1960) as Priest
- The Poet (1960) as Pasquali
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- International Detective (1959) as Emlyn
- The White Trap (1959) as Mr. Langley
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as John Goggin
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Percy Grey
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Derek Francis best known for?
Derek Francis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Christmas Carol (1984), The Wicked Lady (1983), The Agatha Christie Hour (1982), Great Expectations (1981).
When and where was Derek Francis born?
Derek Francis was born on November 7, 1923 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK. They passed away on March 27, 1984.
How many credits does Derek Francis have?
Derek Francis has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2005.
What is Derek Francis's background in cinema and television?
Derek Francis (born 7 November 1923 in Brighton - died 27 March 1984 in Wimbledon, London) was an English comedy and character actor.
Derek Francis by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Sir James Darren — aged about 45
- The Sweeney (1975) as Raymond Meadows — aged about 51
- Doctor Who (1963) as Nero — aged about 39
- Jason King (1971) — aged about 47
- The Professionals (1977) as Len Hatch — aged about 53
- The Professionals (1977) as John Howard — aged about 53
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