Richard Franklin

Actor

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.

Personal Info

Occupation Actor

Place of Birth Marylebone, London, England, UK

Birthday 1936-01-15

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Filmography by Year

2016

2015

2013

2011

2008

2002

2001

1998

1993

1989

1983

1974

1973

1972

1971

1968