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Richard Kimber Franklin (15 January 1936 – 24 December 2023) [2] was an English actor, writer, director and political activist.
Dec 26, 2023 · The British actor, who played Captain Mike Yates of UNIT in Doctor Who and Denis Rigg in Emmerdale, passed away on Christmas Day after a long-term illness. He also appeared in Crossroads, wrote a book on democracy and stood as a parliamentary candidate for several parties.
Best known for his regular role as Captain Mike Yates during the Jon Pertwee era of the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who (1963), Richard Franklin joined the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1963 and his first professional acting work was with the Century Theatre.
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, a...
Dec 25, 2023 · Richard Franklin, who is best known for his roles in Doctor Who and Emmerdale, died on early Christmas morning at the age of 87. The news was confirmed by longtime friend Líam Rudden, who...
Dec 26, 2023 · Doctor Who and Emmerdale star Richard Franklin has died from an undisclosed long-term illness on Christmas Day, aged 87. The news was confirmed by a spokesperson for his family in a statement,...
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.
