'Paul Temple' star Francis Matthews dies, aged 86

'Paul Temple' star Francis Matthews dies, aged 86

Postby dutchman » Sun Jun 15, 2014 2:49 pm

Actor Francis Matthews has died at the age of 86.

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The actor was famous for voicing Captain Scarlet in the 1960s science-fiction series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons.

Matthews was also known for playing the title role in Paul Temple, the BBC series about an amateur detective which aired between 1969 and 1971.

During his career, which began in the 1950s, Matthews appeared in several Hammer Horror films, including Dracula: Prince of Darkness and Rasputin, The Mad Monk.

He also starred opposite Morecambe and Wise in The Intelligence Men and That Riviera Touch and presented Follow Me!, a BBC educational programme for those learning the English language.

Matthews married actress Angela Browne in 1963, who died in 2001. He is survived by their three sons, Damien, Paul and Dominic.


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Re: 'Paul Temple' star Francis Matthews dies, aged 86

Postby rebbonk » Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:31 pm

One of the housewives' heart throbs!

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