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Richard Kimber Franklin (15 January 1936 – 24 December 2023) was an English actor, writer, director and political activist. Principally a stage actor, he also appeared as a regular character in several high-profile British television programmes, including Crossroads and Emmerdale Farm, and he portrayed Captain Mike Yates of UNIT in Doctor Who from 1971 until 1974, returning to the role on a number of occasions both on television and in Doctor Who spin-off media.
Richard Franklin. Actor: Doctor Who. Best known for his regular role as Captain Mike Yates during the Jon Pertwee era of the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who (1963), Richard Franklin joined the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1963 and his first professional acting work was with the Century Theatre.
Dec 26, 2023 · BBC News. Doctor Who and Emmerdale star Richard Franklin has died at the age of 87, it has been confirmed. A statement announced the actor "passed away peacefully" on the morning of Christmas Day ...
Dec 25, 2023 · Richard Franklin, better known for his portrayal of Captain Mike Yates during Jon Pertwee’s run of Doctor Who, has died at 87.. The actor’s death Monday morning was confirmed by Liam Rudden, a ...
Dec 25, 2023 · Richard Franklin, a veteran actor best known for his roles on 'Doctor Who' and 'Emmerdale,' died on early Christmas morning at the age of 87.
Dec 26, 2023 · Support trulyindependent journalism. Doctor Who and Emmerdale star Richard Franklin has died from an undisclosed long-term illness on Christmas Day, aged 87. The news was confirmed by a ...
Dec 26, 2023 · Hannah Roberts December 26, 2023. Doctor Who and Emmerdale star Richard Franklin has died at the age of 87 on Christmas Day, a spokesperson for his family confirmed in a statement seen by the PA ...
