Raymond Francis Net Worth

Raymond Francis Net Worth is
$3 Million

Raymond Francis Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Raymond Francis (6 October 1911 – 24 October 1987) was an English actor best known for his role as Detective Chief Superintendent Tom Lockhart in the Associated-Rediffusion detective series Murder Bag, Crime Sheet and No Hiding Place. He played the role of Lockhart in these series from 1956 to 1967, and the character was one of the first recurring television detectives.Born in London, his first listed television role was as Dr Watson alongside Alan Wheatley's Holmes in a 1951 BBC TV series entitled Sherlock Holmes, the earliest TV adaptation of the tales. He later reprised the role in 1984.His distinguished appearance often led to roles as senior policemen, military men and English aristocracy; he played such parts in series including The Cedar Tree, Tales of the Unexpected, After Julius, Drummonds, the first Joan Hickson Miss Marple episode "The Body in the Library" as Sir Henry Clithering, and his final appearance was in a 1987 Ruth Rendell Mysteries adaptation.He was also a noted stage actor and made several appearances in films such as Carrington V.C. and Reach for the Sky. He was married to actress Margaret Towner and had three children; his son Clive Francis is also an actor.

Date Of BirthOctober 6, 1911
Died1987-10-24
Place Of BirthFinchley, London, England, UK
ProfessionActor
Star SignLibra
#Fact
1Dignified-looking English actor, a former conjuror. Began his career in repertory theatre and made his mark on television as the snuff-taking Chief Superintendent Tom Lockhart in Murder Bag (1957), Crime Sheet (1959) and No Hiding Place (1959). He had previously portrayed Dr. Watson to Alan Wheatley's Sherlock Holmes in a short-lived 1951 series.
2Father of Clive Francis, noted actor and caricaturist.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Ruth Rendell Mysteries1987TV SeriesMr. Scatcherd
Drummonds1985-1987TV SeriesSir Foster Gill
All in Good Faith1986-1987TV SeriesErnest Lambe
Me and My Girl1985-1987TV SeriesPinky Harrington
Mr. and Mrs. Edgehill1985TV MovieSir Arthur Gurney
Storyboard1985TV SeriesJack Carmichael
The Kenny Everett Television Show1985TV SeriesVarious
The Case of Marcel Duchamp1984Dr. Watson
Miss Marple: The Body in the Library1984TV Mini-SeriesSir Henry Clithering
A Married Man1983TV Mini-SeriesSir George Mascal
The Comic Strip Presents...1982TV SeriesPolice Inspector
Together1980-1981TV SeriesEdward Fuller
Tales of the Unexpected1980TV SeriesMr. Peckham
Play for Today1978-1980TV SeriesEllis / Tea Manager
The Further Adventures of Oliver Twist1980TV SeriesDr. Losberne
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?1980TV MovieEarl Of Marchington
After Julius1979TV SeriesMajor Hawkes
Thomas and Sarah1979TV SeriesCapt. Dooley
Edward & Mrs. Simpson1978TV Mini-SeriesMr. Justice Hawke
Sister Dora1977TV Mini-SeriesChairman
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet1976Colonel Bosworth
The Cedar Tree1976TV SeriesNorman Burton-Smith
Dickens of London1976TV Mini-SeriesMr. Beadnell
Savages1975TV MovieMajor Brigg
Crown Court1974TV SeriesRobert Denton
Bedtime Stories1974TV SeriesHarry
Death or Glory Boy1974TV SeriesLieutenant-Colonel
BBC Play of the Month1974TV SeriesAlibius
Public Eye1973TV SeriesClement Lawrence
Full House1972TV SeriesSorin
Zinotchka1972TV ShortSorin
Q51969TV SeriesSpecial Guest
Hell Is Empty1967Defence Counsel
No Hiding Place1959-1967TV SeriesChief Det. Supt. Tom Lockhart Lockhart Det. Chief Supt. Tom Lockhart
ITV Play of the Week1956-1966TV SeriesScofield / Chief Det. Supt. Tom Lockhart / Percy Turner / ...
The Dickie Henderson Show1963TV Series
Alice Through the Looking Box1960TV MovieChief Det. Supt. Tom Lockhart
Crime Sheet1959TV SeriesChief Det. Supt. Tom Lockhart / Chief Det. Supt. Lockhart
Murder Bag1957-1959TV SeriesSupt. Tom Lockhart
Carve Her Name with Pride1958S.O.E. Officer (uncredited)
Just My Luck1957Ritchie
The New Adventures of Charlie Chan1957TV SeriesSir Edward Pomercy
Home at Seven1957TV MovieDoctor Sparling
The Steel Bayonet1957General
ITV Television Playhouse1957TV SeriesInspector Brandon
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre1954-1957TV SeriesBernard Baxley / Dr. Sparling / Col. Barraclough / ...
Uncertain Honours1957TV MovieMajor B.W. Baguely
Decision Against Time1957Jenkins
Reach for the Sky1956Wing Commander Hargreaves (uncredited)
Opportunity Murder1956TV SeriesBarclay
Bhowani Junction1956Captain Cumberly (uncredited)
Doublecross1956Inspector Harris
Postmark for Danger1955Police Inspector - Interpol Division (uncredited)
Storm Over the Nile1955Colonel's Aide
The Deep Blue Sea1955RAF Officer Jackie Jackson (uncredited)
Terminus1955TV SeriesMills
Above Us the Waves1955Officer on Towing Sub. (I)
Court Martial1954Major Mitchell
Clementina1954TV SeriesSir John Hay
The Super Secret Service1953ShortKing of Flanubria
Mr. Denning Drives North1951Clerk of the Court
Sherlock Holmes1951TV Mini-SeriesDr. Watson
I Was a Stranger1951TV MovieWelfare Officer
Shooting Star1949TV MovieRalph Blake

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Night of One Hundred Stars1980TV MovieHimself
The Mystery of Edwin Drood1960TV Mini-SeriesHimself

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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