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William Franklyn

William Franklyn

Actor Sep 22 (died age 91) Kensington, London, England, UK 1953–2004 (51 year career)
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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
Film

Cul-de-sac

Cecil
Quatermass 2
Film

Quatermass 2

Dr. Tom Brand
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Film

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

Peter Torrence
The Snorkel
Film

The Snorkel

Wilson
Splitting Heirs
Film

Splitting Heirs

Andrews
Above Us the Waves
Film

Above Us the Waves

No. 1, X2
Danger Within
Film

Danger Within

Capt. Tony Long
G.B.H.
Film

G.B.H.

Distinguished Gent

Filmography

Acting (50)

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