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Derek Francis (7 November 1923 – 27 March 1984) was an English comedy and character actor. [1] Biography. Francis was a regular in the Carry On film players, appearing in six of the films in the 1960s and 1970s. [2] . He appeared in The Tomb of Ligeia (1964), the last film in Roger Corman 's Edgar Allan Poe series. [3] .
Derek Francis was born on 7 November 1923 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Scrooge (1970), Carry on Abroad (1972) and The Six Proud Walkers (1962). He was married to Penelope Elsden Smith. He died on 27 March 1984 in Wimbledon, London, England, UK.
Sep 6, 2015 · Today I am going to focus on a well known supporting actor who graced six classic Carry On films - Derek Francis. Derek Francis began his Carry On career in 1967 with a cameo role as Sir Edmund Burke in Carry On Doctor. He shares scenes with Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale and Hattie Jacques.
Derek Francis was born on November 7, 1923 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Scrooge (1970), Carry on Abroad (1972) and The Six Proud Walkers (1962). He was married to Penelope Elsden Smith. He died on March 27, 1984 in Wimbledon, London, England, UK.
Derek Francis, (7 November 1923 — 27 March 1984), was a British character actor. Some of his most notable roles were his appearances in the Carry On films, first appearing in 1967's Carry On Doctor and making his final appearance in 1972's Carry On Abroad.
Derek Francis (born 7 November 1923 in Brighton - died 27 March 1984 in Wimbledon, London) was an English comedy and character actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Derek Francis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. Known For. The Tomb of Ligeia. Jabberwocky. Scrooge. To the Devil a Daughter.
Derek Francis was an English actor who appeared in 6 Carry On films. Mainly playing small roles, his most substantial part was that of Arthur, the hospital porter, in Carry On Matron.