Vincent Franklin
Vincent Franklin | |
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Born | Vincent Warren Franklin 3 November 1966 |
Alma mater | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1995–present |
Vincent Warren Franklin (born 3 November 1966) is an English actor from
Bodyguard
.
Early life
Franklin was born in Haworth, and was raised there until the age of 9 when his family moved to Kilnsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. A couple of years later they moved back to the City of Bradford when Franklin was 11.[1][2] Franklin was educated at Bradford Grammar School.[4][5] Franklin studied from 1988 to 1990 at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.[6]
Career
Franklin has had roles in many TV series including Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell.[9]
He is also a founder of the communications consultancy, Quietroom.[10]
Personal life
Franklin is married to actress Hilary Greatorex and they have two children.[11] He is a Bradford City A.F.C. fan.[4][12]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | The Woodlanders | Stable Lad | |
1999 | Topsy-Turvy | Rutland Barrington | |
2001 | From Hell | George Lusk | |
2002 | The Bourne Identity | Rawlins | |
2004 | Vera Drake | Mr Lewis | |
2006 | The Illusionist | Loschek | |
2006 | Confetti | Archie | |
2006 | Jam | Jason | |
2009 | Bright Star | Dr. Bree | |
2013 | National Theatre Live: This House | Michael Cocks | |
2014 | Mr. Turner | Gentleman Critics | |
2014 | The Riot Club | Porter | |
2018 | Peterloo | Magistrate Rev Ethelston | |
2018 | Nativity Rocks! | Lord Mayor | |
2019 | Yesterday | Brian | |
2021 | Censor | Fraser |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995–2007 | The Bill | Merv Patterson / Hotel Manager | 2 episodes |
1996 | Sharman | Barman | Season 1, Episode 3 |
1998 | Kavanagh QC | Alan Sheedy | Episode: "Dead Reckoning" |
Berkeley Square | Reverend Wilkes | Episode: "Pretty Maids All in a Row" | |
Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round | Various | Season 1, Episode 6 | |
2000–2004 | Casualty | Ken Driscoll/Tony Fleming | 2 episodes |
2001 | People Like Us | Episode: "The Mother" | |
The Office | Rowan | Episode: "Training" | |
The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells |
War Minister | 6 episodes | |
2002–2003 | Sir Gadabout: The Worst Knight in the Land | Sir Rancid | 20 episodes |
2004 | Wild West | Priggish Man | Episode: "Angela Learns to Drive" |
The Worst Week of My Life | Doctor | Episode: "Friday" | |
EastEnders | Carl | 1 episode | |
2004–2017 | Doc Martin | Chris Parsons | 5 episodes |
2005 | Casanova | Nobleman 2 | Season 1, Episode 1 |
Hustle | Nigel Henney | Episode: "Gold Mine" | |
2006 | The Virgin Queen | Thomas Phelippes | Season 1, Episode 2 |
Holby City | Kevin Gilbert | Episode: "Let It Shine" | |
2007 | Five Days | Rawdon Hull | 4 episodes |
Doctors | Pete Thorne | Episode: "Out of Control" | |
The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle | Graham | Season 1, Episode 3 | |
Lead Balloon | Barry | Episode: "Debacle" | |
Oliver Twist | Mr Limbkins | 2 episodes | |
2007–2012 | The Thick of It | Stewart Pearson | 10 episodes |
2008 | Never Better | Josh | Episode: "God" |
Fairy Tales | Ralf | Episode: "The Empress's New Clothes" | |
2010 | Being Human | Ross | Episode: "Educating Creature" |
2011–2012 | Twenty Twelve | Nick Jowett | 12 episodes |
2012 | Grandma's House | Uncle Barry | 2 episodes |
2013 | The Wrong Mans | Sergeant Ince | Episode: "The Wrong Mans" |
2015 | Banana | Henry Best | 4 episodes |
Cucumber | Henry Best | 8 episodes | |
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell | Drawlight | 7 episodes | |
2016–2023 | Happy Valley | Andy Shepherd | 12 episodes |
2016 | BBC Comedy Feeds | Marshall | Episode: "Fail" |
2017 | Urban Myths | Alexander | Episode: "Hitler the Artist" |
Decline and Fall | Prendergast | 3 episodes | |
2018 | Bodyguard | Mike Travis | 6 episodes |
2019 | Gentleman Jack | Christopher Rawson | 5 episodes |
2021 | Midsomer Murders | Artie Blythe | Episode: "With Baited Breath" |
2022 | The Witchfinder | Topcliffe | 2 episodes |
References
- ^ a b c "Meet a Member: Vincent Franklin". 26. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ a b c "Property Secrets: Popular actor and St Albans resident Vincent Franklin". Herts Advertiser. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Vincent Franklin". www.amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Vincent Franklin: Unlikely Hollywood movie star celebrated in new play". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- S2CID 191612449.
- ^ "Vincent Franklin". Mif.co.uk. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ "Interview With Vincent Franklin". BBC Comedy website. Archived from the original on 17 April 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
- Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ^ "Franklin's biography on Quietroom website". quietroom.co.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ^ @vincentfranklin (19 September 2017). "My lovely wife making children laugh like drains" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @vincentfranklin (15 January 2015). "Yesterday Bradford City beat Millwall 4:0. Today we launch Russell T Davies brilliant dramas. My suit fits. I'm living the dream" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 May 2020 – via Twitter.
External links
- Vincent Franklin at IMDb
- Vincent Franklin at British Comedy Guide