The Greatest Canadian Jazz Singers
John Shaw
Published May 21, 2026
Birthdate: February 28, 1932
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada
Died: April 3, 2016
Don Francks was a Canadian actor, singer, and musician. He is best remembered for his portrayal of David Brook in the 1980 TV series, The Phoenix Team, which earned him the ACTRA Award for Best Dramatic Performance in 1981. Don Francks was also a voice actor; apart from voicing TV characters, Francks also voiced the popular video game character, Sabretooth.
