Acting

Francis de Wolff

Born January 17, 1913 · Essex, England, UK

Died April 18, 1984 · aged 71

No biography available.

Known For

From Russia with Love · 1963

From Russia with Love

★ 7.11963

MovieActionThriller

Agent 007 is back in the second installment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organization known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul, where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy.

The Three Musketeers · 1973

The Three Musketeers

★ 6.71973

MovieActionAdventure

In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become embroiled in the political intrigue surrounding King Louis XIII and his adversaries, particularly the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.

In 1841, young Ishmael signs up for service aboard the Pequod, a whaler sailing out of New Bedford. The ship is under the command of Captain Ahab, a strict disciplinarian who exhorts his men to find Moby Dick, the great white whale. Ahab lost his leg to that creature and is desperate for revenge. As the crew soon learns, he will stop at nothing to gain satisfaction.

Treasure Island · 1950

Treasure Island

★ 6.61950

MovieAdventureFamily

Enchanted by the idea of locating treasure buried by Captain Flint, Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey and Jim Hawkins charter a sailing voyage to a Caribbean island. Unfortunately, a large number of Flint's old pirate crew are aboard the ship, including Long John Silver.

The Canterbury Tales · 1972

The Canterbury Tales

★ 6.11972

MovieComedyHistory

Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.

Ivanhoe · 1952

Ivanhoe

★ 6.81952

MovieAdventureRomance

Sir Walter Scott's classic story of the chivalrous Ivanhoe who joins with Robin of Locksley in the fight against Prince John and for the return of King Richard the Lionheart.

Ebenezer Scrooge malcontentedly shuffles through life as a cruel, miserly businessman, until he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who show him how his unhappy childhood and adult behavior has left him a selfish, lonely old man.

The Savage Innocents · 1960

The Savage Innocents

★ 6.81960

MovieDramaAdventure

An Eskimo who has had little contact with white men goes to a trading post where he accidentally kills a missionary and finds himself being pursued by the police.

Filmography

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From Russia with Love · 1963

From Russia with Love

★ 7.11963

MovieActionThriller

Vavra

The Three Musketeers · 1973

Sea Captain

Capt. Gardiner

Treasure Island · 1950

Treasure Island

★ 6.61950

MovieAdventureFamily

Black Dog

The Canterbury Tales · 1972

The Canterbury Tales

★ 6.11972

MovieComedyHistory

Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.

The Bride's Father (uncredited)

Ivanhoe · 1952

Ivanhoe

★ 6.81952

MovieAdventureRomance

Sir Walter Scott's classic story of the chivalrous Ivanhoe who joins with Robin of Locksley in the fight against Prince John and for the return of King Richard the Lionheart.

Front De Boeuf

Spirit of Christmas Present

The Savage Innocents · 1960

The Savage Innocents

★ 6.81960

MovieDramaAdventure

An Eskimo who has had little contact with white men goes to a trading post where he accidentally kills a missionary and finds himself being pursued by the police.

Trading Post Proprieter

The Man Who Could Cheat Death · 1959

The Man Who Could Cheat Death

★ 5.81959

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

Dr. Bonner plans to live forever through periodic gland transplants from younger, healthier human victims. Bonner looks about 40; he's really 104 years old. But people are starting to get suspicious, and he may not make 200.

Insp. LeGris

The Hound of the Baskervilles · 1959

The Hound of the Baskervilles

★ 6.81959

MovieMysteryThriller

When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

Dr. Richard Mortimer

Safecracker Eddie Chapman is languishing in prison on the island of Jersey when the Nazis arrive. An adept manipulator of situations, Chapman convinces the Germans to use him to spy on the British. And when the would-be traitor arrives home, he convinces the English to use him as a double agent -- in exchange for a full pardon.

German Colonel General

The Curse of the Werewolf · 1961

The Curse of the Werewolf

★ 6.51961

MovieHorror

A child conceived by a mute servant girl transforms from an innocent youth to a killer beast at night with uncontrollable urges.

Bearded Customer (uncredited)

In 1890 Paris, Moulin Rouge is a nightclub where crippled artist Toulouse-Lautrec feels like he fits in. In the following years, he meets two women who provide an opportunity for him to find true love.

Victor (uncredited)

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll · 1960

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll

★ 6.11960

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

After a series of scientific experiments directed towards freeing the inner man and controlling human personalities, the kindly, generous Dr Henry Jekyll succeeds in freeing his own alter ego, Edward Hyde, a sadistic, evil creature whose pleasure is murder.

Inspector

Under Capricorn · 1949

Under Capricorn

★ 6.01949

MovieDramaHistory

A British ex-convict in colonial Australia and his fragile wife, haunted by the past crime that binds them, struggle to rebuild their lives when a young newcomer stirs long-buried passions and secrets.

Major Wilkins

Copacabana Palace · 1962

Copacabana Palace

★ 5.01962

MovieCrimeComedy

For three days at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, amorous cross-fertilizations are intertwined with petty tricks against the backdrop of the famous carnival festivities. Three (sympathetic) accomplices are beaten to a punch in the hotel vault; three charming stewardesses are looking for entertainment, but their three Carioca host, musicians Tom Jobim, Luiz Bonfá, and João Gilberto, are married; a man, separated from his wife, wants to catch her in the act of adultery.

Teodoro van der Werf

Two Britons—inventor Hengist Pod, and Horse, a brave and cunning fighter—are captured and enslaved by invading Romans and taken to Rome. One of their first encounters in Rome leaves Hengist being mistaken for a fighter, and gets drafted into the Royal Guard to protect Julius Caesar.

Agrippa

The Roots of Heaven · 1958

The Roots of Heaven

★ 6.21958

MovieAdventureDrama

In French Equatorial Africa, an idealist campaigns to save the African elephant, gaining support from a nightclub hostess and an ex-soldier. His cause attracts a mix of characters, including a U.S. commentator, a government aide opposed to him, and an ivory hunter with conflicting interests.

Father Fargue

The Master of Ballantrae · 1953

The Master of Ballantrae

★ 5.91953

MovieAdventure

Scottish highlander Jamie Durie falls into a life of piracy after joining the failed rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie against the British crown.

Matthew Bull

Ghosts, Italian Style · 1967

Ghosts, Italian Style

★ 6.21967

MovieComedyFantasy

Pasquale and Maria, husband and wife, live in a palace supposedly haunted by ghosts and pay no rent. When Pasquale finds some food in the cupboard he thinks the ghosts are at work.

The Scotsman (uncredited)

The Three Lives of Thomasina · 1963

The Three Lives of Thomasina

★ 6.81963

MovieFantasyDrama

Thomasina the cat brings a family together through her mysterious death and reappearance.

King Targu

In 1456, French King Charles VII recalls the story of how he met the 17-year-old peasant girl Joan of Arc, entrusted her with the command of the French Army, and ultimately burned her at the stake as a heretic.

La Tremouille

A young man, convinced of his paternity, aims to emulate his notorious father by committing daring crimes. However, his childhood friend is equally determined to track him down and save him from his rogue ways.

Andrew

Fire Over England · 1937

Fire Over England

★ 6.21937

MovieHistoryDrama

In 1588, relations between Spain and England are at the breaking point. With the support of Queen Elizabeth I, British sea raiders such as Sir Francis Drake regularly capture Spanish merchantmen, bringing gold from the New World.

Sir James Tarleton

Doctor Who · 1963

Doctor Who

★ 7.91963

SeriesDramaAction & Adventure

The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.

Agamemnon

The Avengers · 1961

The Avengers

★ 7.81961

SeriesAction & AdventureCrime

A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners. Jonathan Steed - an urbane, proper gentleman spy - teams with various assistants throughout the series' run, including Dr. David Keel, Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King, to repeatedly save the world from diabolical schemes plotted by equally diabolical evil-doers (among them robots and man-eating monsters).

Hercule Zeebrugge

The Saint · 1962

The Saint

★ 7.41962

SeriesAction & AdventureCrime

Simon Templar is The Saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modern-day Robin Hood who recovers ill-gotten wealth and redistributes it to those in need.

Capt. Flemming

The Adventures of Robin Hood · 1955

The Adventures of Robin Hood

★ 6.41955

SeriesAction & AdventureFamily

The legendary character Robin Hood and his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest and the surrounding vicinity. While some episodes dramatised the traditional Robin Hood tales, most episodes were original dramas created by the show's writers and producers.

Brother Wootan

Danger Man · 1960

Danger Man

★ 7.31960

SeriesAction & AdventureDrama

Danger Man is a British television series which was broadcast between 1960 and 1962, and again between 1964 and 1968. The series featured Patrick McGoohan as secret agent John Drake. Ralph Smart created the programme and wrote many of the scripts. Danger Man was financed by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment.

Paul Alexander

No Hiding Place · 1959

No Hiding Place

★ 4.81959

SeriesCrimeDrama

No Hiding Place is a British television series that was produced at Wembley Studios by Associated-Rediffusion for the ITV network between 16 September 1959 and 22 June 1967. It was the sequel to the series Murder Bag and Crime Sheet, all starring Raymond Francis as Detective Superintendent, later Detective Chief Superintendent Tom Lockhart.

Kogan

BBC series based on the novels by Georges Simenon which starred Rupert Davies as Inspector Maigret, a French police detective who preferred to watch and listen in order to solve crimes. The series ran from 1960-63 on British television.

Ducrau

Dixon of Dock Green · 1955

Dixon of Dock Green

★ 6.01955

SeriesDrama

Dixon of Dock Green was a BBC television series following the activities of police officers at a fictional Metropolitan Police station in the East End of London from 1955 to 1976. Some episodes were later remade as a BBC radio series in 2005 and 2006.

Henry Philips

The Troubleshooters · 1965

The Troubleshooters

★ 7.31965

SeriesDrama

The Troubleshooters is a British television series made by the BBC between 1965 and 1972, created by John Elliot. During its run, the series made the transition from black and white to colour transmissions. The series was based around an international oil company – the "Mogul" of the title. The first series was mostly concerned with the internal politics within the Mogul organisation, with episodes revolving around industrial espionage, internal fraud and negligence almost leading to an accident on a North Sea oil rig.

Sir Bryan Trussler

Richard the Lionheart · 1962

Richard the Lionheart

★ 9.01962

SeriesAction & AdventureFamily

A kid-friendly take on the exploits of King Richard the Lion Heart, from his participation in the Crusades, to his capture in Austria, to his final return to England.

Baron Giles

Jesus of Nazareth · 1977

Jesus of Nazareth

★ 7.81977

SeriesDrama

Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.

Simon the Pharisee

Gormley

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes · 1971

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

★ 7.51971

SeriesMysteryCrime

An anthology series produced by Thames Television, comprised of short mystery, suspense or crime adaptations featuring, as the title suggests, detectives who were literary contemporaries of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.

Walter Frankenburg

Interpol Calling · 1959

Interpol Calling

★ 7.31959

SeriesCrimeDrama

The adventures of Interpol policemen Duval and Mornay as they fought against international drug-running, homicide, robbery and forgery.

Captain Gallard

The Tomorrow People · 1973

The Tomorrow People

★ 7.01973

SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Born to human parents, an apparently normal child might at some point between childhood and late adolescence experience a process called 'breaking out' and develop special paranormal abilities. These abilities include psychic powers such as telepathy, telekinesis, and teleportation. However, their psychological make-up prevents them from intentionally killing others.

Jedikiah

Nearest and Dearest · 1968

Nearest and Dearest

★ 7.51968

SeriesComedy

Nearest and Dearest is a British television sitcom that ran from 1968 to 1973. A total of 46 episodes were made, 18 in monochrome and 28 in colour. The series, produced by Granada Television for ITV, was set in Colne, Lancashire, in the North West of England. Nellie and Eli Pledge may be siblings, but their personalities are polar opposites. If not for inheritance, they would never even think of becoming business partners for five years.

Henri Duval

Lord Peter Wimsey: Clouds of Witness · 1972

Lord Peter Wimsey: Clouds of Witness

★ 6.41972

SeriesMystery

Death hits close to home when Lord Peter’s future brother-in-law is murdered. Complicating matters is the man who stands accused: Gerald Wimsey, Lord Peter’s brother.

Sir Impey Biggs

The Errol Flynn Theatre · 1956

The Errol Flynn Theatre

★ 9.01956

SeriesDramaMystery

The Errol Flynn Theatre is a short-lived anthology series presented by Errol Flynn, who would also play the lead in every fourth show. His then-wife Patrice Wymore and son Sean also made appearances. It was shot in England at Bray Studios but was made for the American market.

Manoyoma

Hereward the Wake · 1965

Hereward the Wake

★ 7.01965

SeriesDrama

Hereward, son of Duke Leofric and Lady Godiva, fought a long and ultimately hopeless guerilla war against the invading forces of William the Conqueror in the fens of Lincolnshire, betrayed not only by his allies but by his own weaknesses.

Gilbert of Ghent

Lord Peter Wimsey · 1972

Lord Peter Wimsey

1972

Series

Lord Peter Death Bredon Wimsey is the fictional protagonist in a series of detective novels and short stories by Dorothy L. Sayers. A dilettante who solves mysteries for his own amusement, Wimsey is an archetype for the British gentleman detective. These are the TV Mini Series that were produced following the stories in the novels.

Sir Impey Biggs

Ivanhoe · 1970

Ivanhoe

★ 6.51970

SeriesAction & Adventure

Ivanhoe was a BBC television series from 1970. The script was by Alexander Baron, based on Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name. The director was David Maloney. It was shown on the Sunday tea-time slot on BBC1, which for several years showed fairly faithful adaptations of classic novels aimed at a family audience. It was later shown on US television. It consisted of five 50-minute episodes. It is not widely remembered nowadays, but is remembered favourably by some who do remember it, as one of the better BBC Sunday adaptations, and possibly more accessible to a late 20th-century audience than Scott's original novel.

Godfrey Front de Boeuf