William Franklyn date of birth:
September 22, 1925
How old was William Franklyn when died?
81
Where was William Franklyn born?
Kensington, London, England, UK
When did William Franklyn die?
October 31, 2006
How tall is William Franklyn?
6' (183 cm)
What is William Franklyn nationality?
British
Short Biography
William Leo Franklyn (22 September 1925 – 31 October 2006) was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, taking over from Peter Jones as "The Book" (the narrator) in the third, fourth and fifth radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He is also known for his portrayal of Sexton Blake for BBC Radio 4 in 1967.