Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 15, 1936
Place of Birth:
Marylebone, London, England, UK
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Richard Franklin
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Fred Dinenage - Murder Casebook | Self |
| 1992 | Heartbeat | Doctor |
| 1978 | Blake's 7 | Federation Trooper |
| 1963 | Doctor Who | Mike Yates |
| 1963 | Doctor Who | Captain Mike Yates |
| 1962 | The Saint | 2nd Guard |
| 1955 | Dixon of Dock Green | 2nd PBX Operator |