Biography
William Leo Franklyn (22 September 1925 – 31 October 2006) was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, taking over from Peter Jones as "The Book" (the narrator) in the third, fourth and fifth radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He is also known for his portrayal of Sexton Blake for BBC Radio 4 in 1967.
Filmography
All 42
TV Shows 22
Movies 20
Voice 2
Self 2
The Courtroom (2004)
TV Show
Readings (voice)
J.G. Ballard: A Profile (2003)
Movie
Narrator of Banana Commercial (voice) (uncredited)
Jonathan Creek (1997)
TV Show
Widley
London Suite (1996)
Movie
Lord Mountbatten
Diana: Her True Story (1993)
Movie
Andrews
Splitting Heirs (1993)
Movie
Distinguished Gent
G.B.H. (1991)
TV Show
Self - Narrator
Washes Whiter (1990)
TV Show
Lovejoy (1986)
TV Show
5
Sir Arthur Cartwright
Nutcracker (1982)
Movie
The New Avengers (1976)
TV Show
6
Torrence
The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973)
Movie
5.33
Arnold Van Cleef
Ooh... You Are Awful (1972)
Movie
James Kirby
Justice (1971)
TV Show
Self
The Dave Allen Show (1969)
TV Show
Hartington
The Champions (1968)
TV Show
Cecil
Cul-de-sac (1966)
Movie
6
Colonel Grant
The Intelligence Men (1965)
Movie
Public Eye (1965)
TV Show
Curtain of Fear (1964)
TV Show
Richard
Pit of Darkness (1961)
Movie
Top Secret (1961)
TV Show
Brinstead
The Avengers (1961)
TV Show
6
Captain
Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961)
Movie
Count Maurice
Maigret (1960)
TV Show
Mr. T. Selkirk
The Big Day (1960)
Movie
Conrad Schneider / Larry Sullivan
International Detective (1959)
TV Show
No Hiding Place (1959)
TV Show
Nevil
Interpol Calling (1959)
TV Show
Capt. Tony Long
Danger Within (1959)
Movie
Wilson
The Snorkel (1958)
Movie
6
Lloyd Buxton
The Flesh Is Weak (1957)
Movie
Ned Atwood
That Woman Opposite (1957)
Movie
Dr. Tom Brand
Quatermass 2 (1957)
Movie
4.74
Baron Mortaise
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956)
TV Show
Phillipe
The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
TV Show
Fleury / Jacques Fleury
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1955)
TV Show
Donald / Ted Harvey
Lilli Palmer Theatre (1955)
TV Show
No. 1, X2
Above Us the Waves (1955)
Movie
Arthur Ford
The Love Match (1955)
Movie
Dr. Gillespie
Operation Diplomat (1953)
Movie
Various / Barrister / Barry Cryer
The Steam Video Company
TV Show
Ratings
Average 5.94
Based on 61.4 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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1959
1964
1961
2004
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Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday1925-09-22
Deathday2006-10-31 (81 years old)
Place of birthKensington, United Kingdom
RelationshipsMargo Johns (1952-01-01 - 1962-01-01)
ChildrenSabina Franklyn
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
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