Derek Francis

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Characters played by Derek Francis

1st Gentleman of Charity — Scrooge (1970)

One of two gentlemen who approach Scrooge at his office to collect money for charity. Scrooge initially refuses their appeal. After his visions change him, he promises to donate to the gentlemen’s charity, reversing his earlier rejection.

Sir Edmund Burke — Carry On Doctor (1967)

Nobleman or official at the hospital.

Farmer — Carry On Camping (1969)

Local landowner managing the campsite.

Farmer — Carry On Henry (1971)

Rural character managing campsite or estate in Carry On films.

Innkeeper — Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966)

A rural innkeeper whose wife is healed by Rasputin. Despite the monk's subsequent seduction and attempted assault on his daughter, he surprisingly defends Rasputin when the monk faces ecclesiastical trial for his violent and immoral behavior.

Brother Martin (archive footage) (uncredited) — That's Carry On! (1977)

Archive footage religious figure character

Bishop — Carry On Loving (1970)

Religious figure in Carry On Loving, adds to moral comedy.

Arthur — Carry On Matron (1972)

Generic character or specific minor role in ensemble casts.

Mr. Jones — Bitter Harvest (1963)

Mr. Jones is Jennie's father, who runs a shabby general store in a struggling former mining town in Wales. Because the business is doing poorly, he wants Jennie to move to Cardiff and care for her elderly aunts, a plan that horrifies her and contributes to their estrangement.

Career Overview

Derek Francis has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work is anchored in the Carry On Series universe with 7 titles. Signature works include Sutherland's Law, Pity About the Abbey, The Connoisseur. 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
60
Birth Date
1923-11-07
Birth Place
Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5261969), public domain (CC0).