Clive Francis, a renowned British actor, entered this world on June 26, 1946, in the charming seaside town of Eastbourne, nestled in the picturesque county of Sussex, England, United Kingdom. With a career spanning numerous decades, Francis has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, with notable roles in iconic films such as Stanley Kubrick's thought-provoking masterpiece, A Clockwork Orange (1971),the critically acclaimed biographical drama Official Secrets (2019),and Mike Leigh's poignant portrayal of the life of renowned artist J.M.W. Turner, Mr. Turner (2014). In his personal life, Francis has been blessed with a loving family, having exchanged vows with his beloved wife, Natalie Ogle, in May 1989. The couple shares two precious children, and Francis has also been previously married to the talented actress, Polly James.
Personal Details
BornJun 26, 1946 Eastbourne, Sussex, England, UK
Spouse
Natalie Ogle
( May 1, 1989 to Jul 8, 2025 )Polly James
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Biography
Career
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2024

Bridgerton as Lord Holley
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2021

Decrypted as George Scrivens
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2020

Dolittle as Archbishop
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2019

National Theatre at Home: Les Blancs as Major George Rice
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Official Secrets as Rear Admiral Nick Wilkinson
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2018

The Little Stranger as Mr. Rossiter
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2017

The Lost City of Z as Sir John Scott Keltie
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2016

The Crown as Lord Salisbury
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2014

Mr. Turner as Sir Martin Archer Shee
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2009
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2005

Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman as Field Marshall Montgomery
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Rosemary & Thyme as Angus Fairley
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1996

Giving Tongue as Ian Llewellyn Groves
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1995

The Plant as DCI Pinker
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1994

Sharpe as Windham
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1993

Lipstick on Your Collar as Major Hedges
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1990
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Screen Two as Jackaboy
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1989

May to December as Miles
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1987

A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery as Norman Urquhart
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1986

The Theban Plays by Sophocles as Theseus
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1984

The Far Pavilions as Kelly
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1981

Masada as Attius
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1978

The BBC Television Shakespeare as Oliver
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1975

Poldark as Francis Poldark
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1974

Z Cars as Jerry
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1971

A Clockwork Orange as Lodger
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Girl Stroke Boy as Laurie
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Villain as Vivian
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1970

The Man Who Had Power Over Women as Barry Black
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The Wednesday Play as Dexter
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1968

Inspector Clouseau as Clyde Hargreaves
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1965

Romeo and Juliet as Romeo
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1971