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Francis George Middlemass (28 May 1919 - 8 September 2006) was an English actor, known as Frank Middlemass, who even in his early career played older roles. He is best remembered for his television roles as Rocky Hardcastle in As Time Goes By, Algy Herries in To Serve Them All My Days and Dr. Alex Ferrenby in Heartbeat. Middlemass was also active with in the Royal Shakespeare Company and played Dan Archer in The Archers.
He was a member of the original cast of "Heartbeat" (1992).
Played Geoffrey Palmer's father in "As Time Goes By" (1992) even though in real life he was actually only eight years older.
Twice appeared in the TV adaptations of the Sherlock Holmes story the Blue Carbuncle. First in the 60s and again in the 80s.
Served in the British army during WWII and began his acting career in the late 40s.
For several years he shared a house with Geoffrey Toone.







