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William Franklyn
Acting
September 22, 1925
Died: October 31, 2016(91 years)
Kensington, London, England, UK
48 Credits
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.
25 Movies
23 TV Shows
Biography
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.
Personal Details
- Born
- September 22, 1925
- Died
- October 31, 2016 (91 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kensington, London, England, UK
- Known For
- Acting
- Gender
- Male
Acting Credits
Movies25
TV Shows23
Total Credits48
