Ivor Francis (October 26, 1918 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada - October 22, 1986 in Sherman Oaks, California) was a Canadian actor and acting teacher. Francis began his acting career on the radio in his native Canada, but, during World War II, he served in the Royal Air Force. Following the war, he moved to the United States, where he played the son, Joe, in the radio program Ma Perkins.
Francis made several appearances on Broadway, in such plays as The Devil's Advocate, Gideon and JB. He also performed frequently in television.
His film debut came in 1964 in The Devil Walks. He also appeared in such films as I Love My Wife, World's Greatest Athlete, Pieces of Dreams, The Steagle, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, Busting and The North Avenue Irregulars. He also appeared on television in Dark Shadows, Bright Promise, Dusty's Trail and General Hospital, which starred his daughter, Genie Francis.
Father of actress Genie Francis.
Character actor in small, intelligent, often self-important roles on stage, film and TV.
Father-in-law of actor/director Jonathan Frakes.
