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William Franklyn

Acting

11.0 Popularity Sep 22, 1925 (91 years old) Kensington, London, England, UK

William Franklyn 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 ...

Biography

William Franklyn 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 49

2011
2003
J.G. Ballard: A Profile Movie

as Readings (voice)

1997
Jonathan Creek TV

as Narrator of Banana Commercial (voice) (uncredited)

1996
Robert Rylands' Last Journey Movie

as Robert Rylands

1996
London Suite Movie

as Widley

1993
Diana: Her True Story Movie

as Lord Mountbatten

1993
Splitting Heirs Movie

as Andrews

1991
G.B.H. TV

as Distinguished Gent

1990
The Upper Hand TV

as Eric

1986
Lovejoy TV

as Burgess

1982
Nutcracker Movie

as Sir Arthur Cartwright

1977
The Masterspy TV

as host

1974
NOVA TV

as Narrator (voice)

1973
The Satanic Rites of Dracula Movie

as Peter Torrence

1972
Ooh...You Are Awful Movie

as Arnold Van Cleef

1971
Justice TV

as James Kirby

1968
The Champions TV

as Hartington

Photos 1

William Franklyn Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday September 22, 1925 (91 years old)
Died October 31, 2016
Place of Birth Kensington, London, England, UK
Years Active 1953 - 2011
Popularity 11.0
Career Stats
49 Total Credits
25 Movie Roles
24 TV Roles
1 Photos