Francis De Wolff was born on January 7, 1913 in Essex, England. He was an actor, known for the films From Russia with Love (1963), A Christmas Carol (1951) and Moby Dick(1956). He was married to Jean Fairlie and died on April 18, 1984 in Sussex, England from unspecified causes. Standing at an intimidating 5' 11" (1.8m), he was often cast as villains in both film and television. He also had the distinction of being the lead villain, Wilhelm Kramar, in the very first Dick Barton - Special Agent radio serial.
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| - Francis De Wolff was born on January 7, 1913 in Essex, England. He was an actor, known for the films From Russia with Love (1963), A Christmas Carol (1951) and Moby Dick(1956). He was married to Jean Fairlie and died on April 18, 1984 in Sussex, England from unspecified causes. Standing at an intimidating 5' 11" (1.8m), he was often cast as villains in both film and television. He also had the distinction of being the lead villain, Wilhelm Kramar, in the very first Dick Barton - Special Agent radio serial.
- De Wolff, who mainly played villainous roles, began his long career in the 1930s, with one of earliest roles being in the film Fire Over England. His television credits included The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Avengers, Maigret, No Hiding Place, Danger Man, The Troubleshooters, The Saint, Paul Temple and Dixon of Dock Green. Notable film appearances included the gypsy leader Vavra in From Russia With Love and Agrippa in Carry On Cleo. He also played the villian Jedikiah on The Tomorrow People.
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| - Francis De Wolff was born on January 7, 1913 in Essex, England. He was an actor, known for the films From Russia with Love (1963), A Christmas Carol (1951) and Moby Dick(1956). He was married to Jean Fairlie and died on April 18, 1984 in Sussex, England from unspecified causes. Standing at an intimidating 5' 11" (1.8m), he was often cast as villains in both film and television. He also had the distinction of being the lead villain, Wilhelm Kramar, in the very first Dick Barton - Special Agent radio serial.
- De Wolff, who mainly played villainous roles, began his long career in the 1930s, with one of earliest roles being in the film Fire Over England. His television credits included The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Avengers, Maigret, No Hiding Place, Danger Man, The Troubleshooters, The Saint, Paul Temple and Dixon of Dock Green. Notable film appearances included the gypsy leader Vavra in From Russia With Love and Agrippa in Carry On Cleo. He also played the villian Jedikiah on The Tomorrow People. The commentators on DCOM: The Keys of Marinus quipped that the "modern equivalent" of De Wolff was Brian Blessed.
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