Biography
Richard Kimber Franklin (born 15 January 1936) is an English actor, writer, director and political activist. Principally a stage actor, he has 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.
Franklin is a dramatist and the author of the book Forest Wisdom: Radical Reform of Democracy and the Welfare State, which reflects his political views and activism, and has written novels based in the Whoniverse. He has stood as a candidate for the UK Parliament for several parties and founded the Silent Majority Party.
Filmography
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Movies 8
self 5
Twilight of the Gods (2013)
The First Days of Spring (2009)
Chronotrip (2002)
Longleat '83: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (2001)
Where on Earth Is Katy Manning? (1998)
Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993)
Return to Devil's End (1993)
Myth Makers 16: Richard Franklin (1989)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1936-01-15 (88 years old)
Birth PlaceMarylebone, United Kingdom
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FatherRichard Franklin
MotherHelen Margaret Kimber
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
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