Franklin Dyall
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 3, 1870 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
- Died
- May 8, 1950 (aged 80)
- Active Years
- 1919–1948 (30 Years)
- Total Credits
- 21 credits in database
Biography
Franklin Dyall, born Frank Poole Dyall, was an English actor and director. He was born in Liverpool, England, on February 3, 1870, and died on May 8, 1950, in Worthing, Sussex. During his career, he was a member of the companies of actor-managers George Alexander, Ben Greet, John Martin-Harvey, and Johnston Forbes-Robertson. Over the course of a 50-year stage career, he performed a wide range of roles. His filmography includes appearances in 26 films between 1916 and 1948, with notable credits including The Private Life of Henry VIII, Easy Virtue, and The Gaunt Stranger. Franklin Dyall was the father of actor Valentine Dyall.
Career overview
Franklin Dyall was an English actor born in Liverpool, Merseyside, on February 3, 1870. During his career, he was also known by the name Frank Poole Dyall. In his early years, he was a member of the companies of several prominent actor-managers, including George Alexander, Ben Greet, John Martin-Harvey, and Johnston Forbes-Robertson. Over the course of a 50-year stage career, he performed a wide range of roles in various plays.
In addition to his stage work, Dyall was an actor and director who appeared in films between 1916 and 1948. His filmography includes credits such as Easy Virtue, released in 1928, The Gaunt Stranger, released in 1931, and The Private Life of Henry VIII, released in 1933. Sources provide varying accounts regarding the total number of films in which he appeared, citing either 20 or 26 credits. Franklin Dyall was the father of actor Valentine Dyall. He died on May 8, 1950, in Worthing, Sussex.
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Full Filmography
21 titles- Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948) as MacDonald of Keppoch (Morar)
- Yellow Canary (1943) as Captain Foster
- All At Sea (1940) as Dr. Stolk
- Mr. Satan (1938) as Billy
- Captain's Orders (1937) as Newton
- The Case of Gabriel Perry (1935) as Prosecution
- The Iron Duke (1934) as Blücher
- The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) as Thomas Cromwell
- Called Back (1933) as Dr Jose Manuel
- Men of Steel (1932) as Charles Paxton
- A Night in Montmartre (1931) as Max Levine
- The Conquest of the Air (1931) as Jerome de Ascoli
- Creeping Shadows (1931) as Disher
- Alibi (1931) as Sir Roger Ackroyd
- The Ringer (1931) as Maurice Meister
- A Safe Affair (1931) as Rupert Gay
- A Safe Affair (1931) Producer
- Atlantic (1929) as John Rool
- Easy Virtue (1928) as Aubrey Filton
- Duke's Son (1920) Director
- The Garden of Resurrection (1919) as Cruickshank
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Franklin Dyall best known for?
Franklin Dyall is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948), The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933), A Night in Montmartre (1931), The Mighty Hercules (1963).
When and where was Franklin Dyall born?
Franklin Dyall was born on February 3, 1870 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. They passed away on May 8, 1950.
How many credits does Franklin Dyall have?
Franklin Dyall has 21 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1919 and 1948.
What is Franklin Dyall's background in cinema and television?
Franklin Dyall, born Frank Poole Dyall, was an English actor and director. He was born in Liverpool, England, on February 3, 1870, and died on May 8, 1950, in Worthing, Sussex. During his career, he was a member of the companies of actor-managers George Alexander, Ben Greet, John Martin-Harvey, and Johnston Forbes-Robe...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) as Thomas Cromwell — aged about 63
- A Night in Montmartre (1931) as Max Levine — aged about 61
- Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948) as MacDonald of Keppoch (Morar) — aged about 78
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