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Richard Franklin

Bio: Richard Kimber Franklin (15 January 1936 – 24 December 2023) was an English actor, writer, director and political activist. Principally a stage actor, he also appeared as a regular character in several high-profile British television programmes, including Crossroads and Emmerdale Farm, and he portrayed Captain Mike Yates of UNIT in Doctor Who from 1971 until 1974, returning to the role on a number of occasions both on television and in Doctor Who spin-off media
Born: Wed, Jan 15 1936
Birthplace: Marylebone, London, England, UK

Death: Mon, Dec 25 2023
Richard Franklin is 87 years old
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Poster of The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years
The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years
Richard Franklin was
81 in The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years
Tue, Aug 01 2017
Poster of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Richard Franklin was
80 in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
as 'Engineer'.
Wed, Dec 14 2016
Poster of Longleat '83: The Lost Footage
Longleat '83: The Lost Footage
Richard Franklin was
79 in Longleat '83: The Lost Footage
Thu, Oct 01 2015
Poster of A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
Richard Franklin was
77 in A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, Jul 15 2013
Poster of Twilight of the Gods
Twilight of the Gods
Richard Franklin was
77 in Twilight of the Gods
as 'Richard Wagner'.
Mon, Mar 04 2013
Poster of Life on Earth
Life on Earth
Richard Franklin was
75 in Life on Earth
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 09 2011
Poster of Chemical Wedding
Chemical Wedding
Richard Franklin was
72 in Chemical Wedding
as 'Dean'.
Sun, May 04 2008
Poster of Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
Richard Franklin was
72 in Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
Mon, Mar 03 2008
Poster of Chronotrip
Chronotrip
Richard Franklin was
66 in Chronotrip
Fri, Feb 15 2002
Poster of ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis
ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis
Richard Franklin was
65 in ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis
Mon, Nov 12 2001
Poster of Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy
Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy
Richard Franklin was
65 in Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Feb 20 2001
Poster of Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?
Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?
Richard Franklin was
61 in Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
Richard Franklin was
57 in Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
as 'Mike Yates'.
Sat, Nov 27 1993
Poster of Return to Devil's End
Return to Devil's End
Richard Franklin was
57 in Return to Devil's End
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 30 1993
Poster of Reverse the Polarity: A Day in the Life of Jon Pertwee
Reverse the Polarity: A Day in the Life of Jon Pertwee
Richard Franklin was
56 in Reverse the Polarity: A Day in the Life of Jon Pertwee
Mon, Jun 01 1992
Poster of Myth Makers 16: Richard Franklin
Myth Makers 16: Richard Franklin
Richard Franklin was
53 in Myth Makers 16: Richard Franklin
Mon, Jan 16 1989
Poster of Doctor Who: The Five Doctors
Doctor Who: The Five Doctors
Richard Franklin was
47 in Doctor Who: The Five Doctors
as 'Captain Yates'.
Fri, Nov 25 1983
Poster of Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders
Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders
Richard Franklin was
38 in Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders
as 'Mike Yates'.
Sat, Jun 08 1974
Poster of Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Richard Franklin was
38 in Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
as 'Mike Yates'.
Sat, Feb 16 1974
Poster of Doctor Who: The Green Death
Doctor Who: The Green Death
Richard Franklin was
37 in Doctor Who: The Green Death
as 'Captain Mike Yates'.
Sat, Jun 23 1973
Poster of Doctor Who: The Time Monster
Doctor Who: The Time Monster
Richard Franklin was
36 in Doctor Who: The Time Monster
as 'Captain Mike Yates'.
Sat, Jun 24 1972
Poster of Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks
Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks
Richard Franklin was
36 in Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks
as 'Captain Yates'.
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Doctor Who: The Dæmons
Doctor Who: The Dæmons
Richard Franklin was
35 in Doctor Who: The Dæmons
as 'Captain Mike Yates'.
Sat, Jun 19 1971
Poster of Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos
Richard Franklin was
35 in Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos
as 'Captain Mike Yates'.
Sat, Apr 03 1971
Poster of Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil
Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil
Richard Franklin was
35 in Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil
as 'Captain Mike Yates'.
Sat, Mar 06 1971
Poster of Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
Richard Franklin was
35 in Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
as 'Captain Mike Yates'.
Sat, Jan 23 1971
Poster of The Fiction Makers
The Fiction Makers
Richard Franklin was
32 in The Fiction Makers
as '2nd Guard'.
Sun, Dec 08 1968

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Poster of Fred Dinenage - Murder Casebook
Fred Dinenage - Murder Casebook
Richard Franklin was
75+ in Fred Dinenage - Murder Casebook
as 'Self'.
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Sun, May 01 2011
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Richard Franklin was
56+ in Heartbeat
as 'Doctor'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Blake's 7
Blake's 7
Richard Franklin was
41+ in Blake's 7
as 'Federation Trooper'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Richard Franklin was
27+ in Doctor Who
as 'Mike Yates, Captain Mike Yates'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Richard Franklin was
26+ in The Saint
as '2nd Guard'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
Richard Franklin was
19+ in Dixon of Dock Green
as '2nd PBX Operator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 1955