Frederick Worlock

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Characters played by Frederick Worlock

Horace / Inspector Craven — One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)

Bumbling burglar brother hired by Cruella to steal the puppies.

Colonel Cavanaugh — Dressed to Kill (1946)

Military or government official in Holmes cases

Dr. Onslow — The Woman in Green (1945)

Medical professional in a case

Prof. William Kilbane — Terror by Night (1946)

Passenger on the train transporting the Star of Rhodesia diamond.

Lord Gerald Risborough — Man Hunt (1941)

Captain Alan Thorndike's influential diplomatic brother. He explains that the British government's appeasement policy would require Thorndike's extradition if he were found, prompting Thorndike to consider hiding in Africa. He also sends the requested letter to the Lyme Regis post office, unknowingly allowing Quive-Smith to reach Thorndike.

Geoffrey Musgrave — Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943)

Musgrave family brother, murdered in Faces Death

Insp. Hugh Drake — Murder Over New York (1940)

Old Scotland Yard friend of Chan, now in military intelligence.

Grideau, the Prison Head — Strange Cargo (1940)

The enigmatic warden of Devil's Island penal colony. He is intrigued by Verne's character but fears his violent tendencies. After the escape, he reviews the survivors' boat and ultimately accepts Verne's surrender, maintaining his authority over the penal island.

Dr. Cesar Sabbatt — Miracles for Sale (1939)

A demonologist whose mysterious murder sets the investigation in motion. His recent associations provide leads for Mike Morgan and the police: Dave Duvallo and Tauro, both magicians, were last seen with him, while other performers and psychics are also considered as suspects.

Prime Minister — Pursuit to Algiers (1945)

Head of government, requests Holmes' help in Algiers

Sir Roger Wembley — Passport to Suez (1943)

Head of British secret service in the region.

Career Overview

Frederick Worlock has 70 screen credits in a career dating back to 1928. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Dressed to Kill, Terror by Night. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
70
Birth Date
1886-12-14
Birth Place
London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3087184), public domain (CC0).