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- Birth nameFrancis Marie de Wolff
- Height6′ 2½″ (1.89 m)
- Francis De Wolff was born on January 7, 1913 in Essex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for From Russia with Love (1963), Moby Dick (1956) and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959). He was married to Linda Finch, Melissa Dundas and Jean Fairlie. He died on April 18, 1984 in Sussex, England, UK.
- SpousesLinda Finch(1976 - April 18, 1984) (his death)Melissa Dundas(1958 - September 1971) (divorced, 4 children)Jean Fairlie(1942 - ?) (divorced, 3 children)
- Burly, hirsute RADA-trained British character actor with piercing eyes and intimidating presence. Invariably seen in villainous roles, with a notable penchant for horror. His sepulchral tones also made him much-in-demand for radio drama.
- Despite very often depicting European characters on film, he is a British actor.
- He has the distinction of being the lead villian, Wilhelm Kramar, in the very first Dick Barton - Special Agent radio serial. Though the original no longer exists, the original cast reunited in 1977 to re-record the very first story (in honour of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II). That is avaliable on BBC audio.
- Had a brief but congenial role in Tom Browns School Days (1951) as Tom's father. Most of his roles were less than congenial.
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