William Franklyn

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Characters played by William Franklyn

Dr. Tom Brand — Quatermass 2 (1957)

Scientist or medical professional involved in the rocket group or clinic investigations.

Cecil — Cul-de-sac (1966)

One of George’s obnoxious friends who arrives unexpectedly at the castle and openly attracts Teresa’s attention. He brings a shotgun, which Christopher later fires, then accidentally leaves it behind. Returning for it, Cecil offers to take George and Teresa to the police and drives away with Teresa.

Peter Torrence — The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973)

The chief of British security forces who joins the 1973 investigation. He provides intelligence resources and official backing to track the Satanic rituals and the associated deadly plague conspiracy.

Wilson — The Snorkel (1958)

Wilson is a representative of the British Consulate who becomes involved when the death is treated as a possible suicide. He arrives with Jean Edwards in time to rescue Candy Brown, but initially dismisses her account of Paul Decker's attempted murder as instability before her final decision brings the hidden evidence to official attention.

Robert Rylands — Robert Rylands' Last Journey (1996)

Robert Rylands is a 60-year-old archaeologist and university professor who returns to Oxford after ten years away and voluntarily tells his story at a police station. He was Alfred's lover, and their relationship ended after Jill became pregnant by him. He ultimately agrees to Alfred's request for a dignified death and confesses to shooting him.

Mr. T. Selkirk — The Big Day (1960)

Mr. Selkirk is the company’s Sales Manager and one of the three candidates for the new directorship. He initially seems the likely choice, but George Baker considers him too ruthless for the position. Baker instead appoints Victor Partridge, leaving Selkirk as a rival whose apparent suitability is outweighed by the boss’s judgment of his character.

Career Overview

William Franklyn has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Dracula (Hammer) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Quatermass 2, Woodland Harvest, Pit of Darkness. 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
28
Birth Date
1925-09-22
Birth Place
Kensington, London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q8009350), public domain (CC0).