Derek Francis
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Derek Francis (born 7 November 1923 in Brighton - died 27 March 1984 in Wimbledon, London) was an English comedy and character actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Derek Francis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Derek Francis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Derek Francis reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Derek Francis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Derek Francis's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Connoisseur, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Derek Francis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Derek Francis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Derek Francis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | A Christmas Carol | Pemberton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Pope John Paul II | Bishop Lec | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Wicked Lady | Lord Kingsclere | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The World Cup: A Captain's Tale | His Grace | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Electric Eskimo | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Brother Martin (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Three Dangerous Ladies | Benson | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Jabberwocky | Bishop | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | To the Devil a Daughter | Bishop | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Murder Motel | Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Mrs. Amworth | Benson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | K Is for Killing | Shelby Grafton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Who Killed Lamb? | Octavius Lamb | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Death of Adolf Hitler | Prof. Morell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Carry On Abroad | Brother Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Sutherland's Law | John Sutherland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Carry On Matron | Arthur | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Carry On Henry | Farmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Scrooge | 1st Gentleman of Charity | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Carry On Loving | Bishop | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Man of Violence | Sam Bryant | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Crossplot | Sir Charles Moberley | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Carry On Camping | Farmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | What's Good for the Goose | Harrington | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Carry On Doctor | Sir Edmund Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon | Puddleby | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Press for Time | Alderman Ernest Corcoran | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Connoisseur | G.C. Stoupe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Rasputin: The Mad Monk | Innkeeper | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Pity About the Abbey | Lord Barnett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Little Ones | Paddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Doctor Who: The Romans | Nero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Tomb of Ligeia | Lord Trevanion | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Comedy Man | Merryweather | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ring of Spies | Chief Supt. Croft | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | This Is My Street | Fingus | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Smokescreen | Dexter's Doctor (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Verdict | Supt. Brett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Hi-Jackers | Jack Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Farewell Performance | Raven | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bitter Harvest | Mr. Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Heart to Heart | Sir John Dawson-Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Captain Clegg | Squire Anthony Cobtree | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Inspector | Detective Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Backfire! | Arthur Tilsley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Never Back Losers | R. R. Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Two Living, One Dead | Broms | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | No Love for Johnnie | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Criminal | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The White Trap | Mr. Langley | Hit | Similar → |
Derek Francis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Derek Francis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Derek Francis is "The Connoisseur" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Derek Francis acted in?
Derek Francis has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Derek Francis?
Other notable films include "Electric Eskimo", "Murder Motel", and "Farewell Performance".