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William Franklyn

William Franklyn

Actor · born 22 September 1925 · 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 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He is also known for his portrayal of Sexton Blake for BBC Radio 4 in 1967.

Where to start: Cul-de-sac (1966).

As actor 23

TV shows 12

Frequently asked questions

What is the best William Franklyn movie?

By viewer score, Cul-de-sac (1966) at 6.7/10.

What are William Franklyn’s most popular movies?

Cul-de-sac, The Satanic Rites of Dracula, Quatermass 2.

How many movies has William Franklyn made?

23 films on TMDB, 23 as actor.

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