Bio: Ivor Francis, besides his many roles on television and at the movies, acted on radio as well in shows like "Fibber McGee and Molly"; on Broadway in shows such as "J.B." with Christopher Plummer, and came west to California when New York plays turned mostly to musicals. He worked in films, television and in day-time soaps as well. In addition, he operated the Ivor Francis Actors Workshop in West Hollywood and, among the class members, were Ben Murphy (Alias Smith and Jones (1971)); Linda Haynes (Brubaker (1980) & The Drowning Pool (1975)); Mary Douvan (Sandra Dee's mother) and the Goldrup brothers, Tom Goldrup and Jim Goldrup, who appear on stage in Santa Cruz County, California, stage productions.
Tivia: Father of Shelley Francis from first marriage and father of Ivor Francis (full birth name: Ivor Edward Francis, Junior), actress Genie Francis and Kenneth "Kenny" Francis from second marriage.Father-in-law of actor/director Jonathan Frakes.Character actor in small, intelligent, often self-important roles on stage, film and TV.