Sabina Franklyn
Biography
Elizabeth Sabina Franklyn is an English actress born on September 15, 1954, in London, England. She is the daughter of William Franklyn and Margo Johns. She attended the independent Queen's Gate School and acted on stage with repertory theatres before transitioning to television. Her television appearances include the ITV sitcoms Keep It in the Family and Full House, the final episode of Fawlty Towers, and various episodes of When the Boat Comes In, All Creatures Great and Small, Terry and June, and Boon. She has also guest-starred in the Doctor Who audio dramas Bang-Bang-a-Boom! and Situation Vacant, and she played the role of Eve Wilson in Coronation Street in November 2009. In earlier years she played Joanna.
Career overview
Elizabeth Sabina Franklyn is an English actress born on September 15, 1954, in London, England. She is the daughter of William Franklyn and Margo Johns. Prior to her television appearances, she attended the independent Queen's Gate School and gained acting experience on stage with repertory theatres.
Her television work includes roles in the ITV sitcoms Keep It in the Family and Full House. She also appeared in the final episode of Fawlty Towers and made appearances in various episodes of When the Boat Comes In, All Creatures Great and Small, Terry and June, and Boon. In November 2009, she played the role of Eve Wilson in Coronation Street, and in earlier years she played Joanna.
In addition to her television work, Franklyn has guest-starred in the Doctor Who audio dramas Bang-Bang-a-Boom! and Situation Vacant.
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Full Filmography
19 titles- Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened (2009) as Quentina
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Elaine Bennet
- The Upper Hand (1990) as Zoe Trubshaw
- The Modern World: Ten Great Writers (1988) as (voice)
- Open Air (1986)
- The Worst Witch (1986) as Miss Spellbinder
- Miss Marple: The Moving Finger (1985) as Joanna Burton
- Full House (1985) as Marsha Hatfield
- Miss Marple (1984) as Joanna Burton
- The Curious Case Of Santa Claus (1982) as Barbara
- Pride and Prejudice (1980) as Jane Bennet
- Keep It in the Family (1980)
- Terry and June (1979) as Liz
- Blake's 7 (1978) as Chesil
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Susan Vaughan
- Strangers (1978) as Sophy
- Return of the Saint (1978) as Linda
- Fawlty Towers (1975) as Quentina
- Happy Ever After (1974) as Beryl
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sabina Franklyn best known for?
Sabina Franklyn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Evil Dead (1981), The Upper Hand (1990), Open Air (1986), The Worst Witch (1986).
When and where was Sabina Franklyn born?
Sabina Franklyn was born on September 15, 1954 in London, England.
How many credits does Sabina Franklyn have?
Sabina Franklyn has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2009.
What is Sabina Franklyn's background in cinema and television?
Elizabeth Sabina Franklyn is an English actress born on September 15, 1954, in London, England. She is the daughter of William Franklyn and Margo Johns. She attended the independent Queen's Gate School and acted on stage with repertory theatres before transitioning to television. Her television appearances include the ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Fawlty Towers (1975) as Quentina — aged about 20
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Susan Vaughan — aged about 23
- Miss Marple: The Moving Finger (1985) as Joanna Burton — aged about 30
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Elaine Bennet — aged about 42
- Blake's 7 (1978) as Chesil — aged about 23
- Strangers (1978) as Sophy — aged about 23
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