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Richard Kimber Franklin (15 January 1936 – 24 December 2023) was an English actor, writer, director and political activist.
Writer, director and producer Richard Franklin was born on July 15, 1948 in Melbourne, Australia. Infatuated with cinema at an early age, Franklin first began making 8mm films at age 10. Franklin saw Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" two years later and was hooked on movies for life.
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- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Dec 26, 2023 · The actor, who played Captain Yates and Denis Rigg, passed away on Christmas Day at 87 after a long-term illness. He also wrote a book on democracy and stood as a parliamentary candidate for several parties.
Dec 25, 2023 · Richard Franklin, better known for his portrayal of Captain Mike Yates during Jon Pertwee’s run of Doctor Who, has died at 87. The actor’s death Monday morning was confirmed by Liam Rudden,...
- Abbey White
Dec 25, 2023 · The actor, who played Captain Mike Yates in the BBC sci-fi series, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 25th December, 2023. He also wrote plays, books and novels set in the Whoniverse.
- Morgan Jeffery
Dec 25, 2023 · The British star passed away peacefully in his sleep on Christmas morning, according to his friend Líam Rudden. He played UNIT Captain Mike Yates in the classic sci-fi series and other spinoffs, as well as in Star Wars: Rogue One.
Dec 26, 2023 · The actor, who played Captain Mike Yates and Denis Rigg, passed away on Christmas Day after a long illness, his family confirmed. He also appeared in Little Women, Blake's 7 and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
