Richard Franklin: 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. He was offered small roles on television and, in addition, spent a year and a half with the...
Known For: Doctor Who (Captain Mike YatesCaptain YatesMike Yates), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Engineer), Twilight of the Gods (Richard Wagner), Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (Captain Yates)