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Derek Francis

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Derek Francis  (born 7 November 1923 in Brighton - died 27 March 1984 in Wimbledon, London) was an English comedy and character actor
Born: Wed, Nov 07 1923
Birthplace: Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK

Death: Tue, Mar 27 1984
Derek Francis is 60 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Best Of Dick Emery
The Best Of Dick Emery
Derek Francis would have been no older than 60 in The Best Of Dick Emery
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 11 2005
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Derek Francis would have been no older than 60 in A Christmas Carol as 'Pemberton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 09 1984
Poster of Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Derek Francis would have been no older than 60 in Pope John Paul II as 'Bishop Lec'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1984
Poster of The Wicked Lady
The Wicked Lady
Derek Francis was 59 in The Wicked Lady as 'Lord Kingsclere'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 1983
Poster of The World Cup: A Captain's Tale
The World Cup: A Captain's Tale
Derek Francis was 58 in The World Cup: A Captain's Tale as 'His Grace'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 1982
Poster of Electric Eskimo
Electric Eskimo
Derek Francis was 55 in Electric Eskimo
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Three Dangerous Ladies
Three Dangerous Ladies
Derek Francis was 53 in Three Dangerous Ladies as 'Benson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1977
Poster of Short Back and Sides
Short Back and Sides
Derek Francis was 53 in Short Back and Sides as 'Withers'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 03 1977
Poster of Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky
Derek Francis was 53 in Jabberwocky as 'Bishop'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1977
Poster of To the Devil a Daughter
To the Devil a Daughter
Derek Francis was 52 in To the Devil a Daughter as 'Bishop'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1976
Poster of Murder Motel
Murder Motel
Derek Francis was 51 in Murder Motel as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1975
Poster of Mrs. Amworth
Mrs. Amworth
Derek Francis was 51 in Mrs. Amworth as 'Benson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of K is for Killing
K is for Killing
Derek Francis was 50 in K is for Killing as 'Shelby Grafton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1974
Poster of Who Killed Lamb?
Who Killed Lamb?
Derek Francis was 50 in Who Killed Lamb? as 'Octavius Lamb'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1974
Poster of The Death of Adolf Hitler
The Death of Adolf Hitler
Derek Francis was 49 in The Death of Adolf Hitler as 'Prof. Morell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1973
Poster of Carry On Abroad
Carry On Abroad
Derek Francis was 49 in Carry On Abroad as 'Brother Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1972
Poster of Carry On Matron
Carry On Matron
Derek Francis was 48 in Carry On Matron as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1972
Poster of Carry On Henry
Carry On Henry
Derek Francis was 47 in Carry On Henry as 'Farmer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 1971
Poster of The Statue
The Statue
Derek Francis was 47 in The Statue as 'Sanders'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1971
Poster of Say Hello to Yesterday
Say Hello to Yesterday
Derek Francis was 47 in Say Hello to Yesterday as 'Park Keeper'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 1971
Poster of Scrooge
Scrooge
Derek Francis was 46 in Scrooge as '1st Gentleman of Charity'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 1970
Poster of Carry On Loving
Carry On Loving
Derek Francis was 46 in Carry On Loving as 'Bishop'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1970
Poster of Man of Violence
Man of Violence
Derek Francis was 46 in Man of Violence as 'Sam Bryant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1970
Poster of Crossplot
Crossplot
Derek Francis was 46 in Crossplot as 'Sir Charles Moberley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1969
Poster of Remember the Germans
Remember the Germans
Derek Francis was 45 in Remember the Germans as 'Karl'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 28 1969
Poster of Carry On Camping
Carry On Camping
Derek Francis was 45 in Carry On Camping as 'Farmer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1969
Poster of Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor
Derek Francis was 44 in Carry On Doctor as 'Sir Edmund Burke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1967
Poster of Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon
Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon
Derek Francis was 43 in Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon as 'Puddleby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1967
Poster of The Connoisseur
The Connoisseur
Derek Francis was 42 in The Connoisseur as 'G.C. Stoupe'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1966
Poster of Rasputin: The Mad Monk
Rasputin: The Mad Monk
Derek Francis was 42 in Rasputin: The Mad Monk as 'Innkeeper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 06 1966
Poster of Press for Time
Press for Time
Derek Francis was 42 in Press for Time as 'Ernest Corcoran'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Pity About the Abbey
Pity About the Abbey
Derek Francis was 41 in Pity About the Abbey as 'Lord Barnett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1965
Poster of The Little Ones
The Little Ones
Derek Francis was 41 in The Little Ones as 'Paddy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1965
Poster of Doctor Who: The Romans
Doctor Who: The Romans
Derek Francis was 41 in Doctor Who: The Romans as 'Nero'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 1965
Poster of The Tomb of Ligeia
The Tomb of Ligeia
Derek Francis was 41 in The Tomb of Ligeia as 'Lord Trevanion'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1964
Poster of The Comedy Man
The Comedy Man
Derek Francis was 40 in The Comedy Man as 'Merryweather'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1964
Poster of Ring of Spies
Ring of Spies
Derek Francis was 40 in Ring of Spies as 'Chief Supt. Croft'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 23 1964
Poster of This Is My Street
This Is My Street
Derek Francis was 40 in This Is My Street as 'Fingus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1964
Poster of Smokescreen
Smokescreen
Derek Francis was 40 in Smokescreen as 'Dexter's Doctor (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1964
Poster of The Hi-Jackers
The Hi-Jackers
Derek Francis was 40 in The Hi-Jackers as 'Jack Carter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1963
Poster of Farewell Performance
Farewell Performance
Derek Francis was 40 in Farewell Performance as 'Raven'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 1963
Poster of The Snag
The Snag
Derek Francis was 39 in The Snag as 'John Goggin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 04 1963
Poster of Bitter Harvest
Bitter Harvest
Derek Francis was 39 in Bitter Harvest as 'Mr. Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1963
Poster of Heart to Heart
Heart to Heart
Derek Francis was 39 in Heart to Heart as 'Sir John Dawson-Brown'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1962
Poster of Captain Clegg
Captain Clegg
Derek Francis was 38 in Captain Clegg as 'Squire Anthony Cobtree'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1962
Poster of The Inspector
The Inspector
Derek Francis was 38 in The Inspector as 'Detective Inspector'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1962
Poster of Backfire!
Backfire!
Derek Francis was 38 in Backfire! as 'Arthur Tilsley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Never Back Losers
Never Back Losers
Derek Francis was 38 in Never Back Losers as 'R. R. Harris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1961
Poster of Two Living, One Dead
Two Living, One Dead
Derek Francis was 37 in Two Living, One Dead as 'Broms'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 03 1961
Poster of No Love for Johnnie
No Love for Johnnie
Derek Francis was 37 in No Love for Johnnie as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 14 1961
Poster of The Criminal
The Criminal
Derek Francis was 36 in The Criminal as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 1960

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Agatha Christie Hour
The Agatha Christie Hour
Derek Francis was 58+ in The Agatha Christie Hour as 'Uncle George'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 07 1982
Poster of Great Expectations
Great Expectations
Derek Francis was 57+ in Great Expectations as 'Mr Jaggers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1981
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Derek Francis was 54+ in The Professionals as 'Len Hatch, John Howard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of Beryl Reid
Beryl Reid
Derek Francis was 54+ in Beryl Reid
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 12 1977
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
Derek Francis was 53+ in Nicholas Nickleby as 'Wackford Squeers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1977
Poster of The New Avengers
The New Avengers
Derek Francis was 52+ in The New Avengers as 'The Bishop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 22 1976
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Derek Francis was 51+ in The Sweeney as 'Raymond Meadows'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Rising Damp
Rising Damp
Derek Francis was 50+ in Rising Damp as 'Mr. French'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1974
Poster of Fall of Eagles
Fall of Eagles
Derek Francis was 50+ in Fall of Eagles as 'Edward VII of England'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1974
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Derek Francis was 49+ in Thriller as 'Shelby Grafton, Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of Whoops Baghdad
Whoops Baghdad
Derek Francis was 49+ in Whoops Baghdad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 1973
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Derek Francis was 48+ in Crown Court as 'His Honour Judge Daniel Hastings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Sykes
Sykes
Derek Francis was 48+ in Sykes as 'Mr. Belvadere'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Shirley's World
Shirley's World
Derek Francis was 48+ in Shirley's World
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 07 1972
Poster of Justice
Justice
Derek Francis was 47+ in Justice as 'Charles Breedon, Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Derek Francis was 47+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Dixon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Jason King
Jason King
Derek Francis was 47+ in Jason King
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Codename
Codename
Derek Francis was 46+ in Codename as 'Vaslva Baroviev'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 07 1970
Poster of Up Pompeii!
Up Pompeii!
Derek Francis was 46+ in Up Pompeii! as 'Senator Lecherous'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1970
Poster of Catweazle
Catweazle
Derek Francis was 46+ in Catweazle as 'Inspector Pugh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 15 1970
Poster of Paul Temple
Paul Temple
Derek Francis was 46+ in Paul Temple
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1969
Poster of The Main Chance
The Main Chance
Derek Francis was 45+ in The Main Chance as 'Sir James Darren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 18 1969
Poster of Oh, Brother!
Oh, Brother!
Derek Francis was 44+ in Oh, Brother!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1968
Poster of Wild, Wild Women
Wild, Wild Women
Derek Francis was 44+ in Wild, Wild Women as 'Mr. Harcourt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 24 1968
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
Derek Francis was 44+ in Nicholas Nickleby
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 1968
Poster of Contrasts
Contrasts
Derek Francis was 43+ in Contrasts as 'Jonathan Swift'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 1967
Poster of Man in a Suitcase
Man in a Suitcase
Derek Francis was 43+ in Man in a Suitcase
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of Witch Hunt
Witch Hunt
Derek Francis was 43+ in Witch Hunt as 'Colonel Cooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 29 1967
Poster of King of the River
King of the River
Derek Francis was 42+ in King of the River
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 06 1966
Poster of Softly, Softly
Softly, Softly
Derek Francis was 42+ in Softly, Softly
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of Thirty-Minute Theatre
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Derek Francis was 41+ in Thirty-Minute Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1965
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Derek Francis was 40+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'Mycroft Holmes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1964
Poster of Detective
Detective
Derek Francis was 40+ in Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1964
Poster of The Sentimental Agent
The Sentimental Agent
Derek Francis was 39+ in The Sentimental Agent
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1963
Poster of The Scales of Justice
The Scales of Justice
Derek Francis was 38+ in The Scales of Justice as 'Henry Dobbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 1962
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Derek Francis was 38+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of International Detective
International Detective
Derek Francis was 36+ in International Detective as 'Emlyn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 26 1959
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Derek Francis was 35+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Derek Francis was 32+ in Armchair Theatre as 'John Goggin, Percy Grey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956