Quick Facts
Born:
1925-09-22
Birthplace:
Kensington, London, England, UK
Credits:
54 Total Roles
William Franklyn
Acting
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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.
Known For
Cul-de-sac
Cecil
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Peter Torrence
The Avengers
Brinstead
Quatermass 2
Dr. Tom Brand
NOVA
Narrator (voice)
Splitting Heirs
Andrews
Jonathan Creek
Narrator of Banana Commercial (voice) (uncredited)
Lovejoy
Burgess
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Justice TV | Self |
| 2004 | The Courtroom TV | Self |
| 2003 | J.G. Ballard: A Profile MOVIE | Readings (voice) |
| 1997 | Jonathan Creek TV | Narrator of Banana Commercial (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1996 | Robert Rylands' Last Journey MOVIE | Robert Rylands |
| 1996 | London Suite MOVIE | Widley |
| 1993 | Diana: Her True Story MOVIE | Lord Mountbatten |
| 1993 | Splitting Heirs MOVIE | Andrews |
| 1991 | G.B.H. TV | Distinguished Gent |
| 1990 | The Upper Hand TV | Eric |