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Michael Bates

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michael Hammond Bates was an Indian-born English actor. He was educated at Uppingham School in Rutland and St Catharine's College, Cambridge
Born: Sat, Dec 04 1920
Birthplace: Jhansi, British India (now Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India)

Death: Wed, Jan 11 1978
Michael Bates is 57 years old
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Poster of Hokusai: An Animated Sketchbook
Hokusai: An Animated Sketchbook
Michael Bates was 57 in Hokusai: An Animated Sketchbook as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
Michael Bates was 56 in Gulliver's Travels as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1977
Poster of The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
Michael Bates was 55 in The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones as 'Madman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1976
Poster of No Sex Please: We're British
No Sex Please: We're British
Michael Bates was 52 in No Sex Please: We're British as 'Mr. Needham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1973
Poster of The Stone Tape
The Stone Tape
Michael Bates was 52 in The Stone Tape as 'Eddie Holmes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1972
Poster of Frenzy
Frenzy
Michael Bates was 51 in Frenzy as 'Sergeant Spearman'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1972
Poster of A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange
Michael Bates was 51 in A Clockwork Orange as 'Chief Guard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1971
Poster of The Fox Trot
The Fox Trot
Michael Bates was 50 in The Fox Trot as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1971
Poster of The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Michael Bates was 49 in The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer as 'Mr. Spimm'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1970
Poster of Every Home Should Have One
Every Home Should Have One
Michael Bates was 49 in Every Home Should Have One as 'Magistrate'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1970
Poster of Patton
Patton
Michael Bates was 49 in Patton as 'Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1970
Poster of Arthur? Arthur!
Arthur? Arthur!
Michael Bates was 48 in Arthur? Arthur! as 'Mr. Harrington'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1969
Poster of Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain
Michael Bates was 48 in Battle of Britain as 'Warrant Officer Warwick'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1969
Poster of Sling Your Hook
Sling Your Hook
Michael Bates was 48 in Sling Your Hook as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1969
Poster of Oh! What a Lovely War
Oh! What a Lovely War
Michael Bates was 48 in Oh! What a Lovely War as 'Drunk Lance Corporal'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1969
Poster of Male of the Species
Male of the Species
Michael Bates was 48 in Male of the Species as 'Fred'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1969
Poster of Hammerhead
Hammerhead
Michael Bates was 47 in Hammerhead as 'Andreas / Sir Richard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1968
Poster of Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Michael Bates was 47 in Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River as 'Dr. Spink'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1968
Poster of Salt & Pepper
Salt & Pepper
Michael Bates was 47 in Salt & Pepper as 'Inspector Crabbe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1968
Poster of The Brahmin Widow
The Brahmin Widow
Michael Bates was 47 in The Brahmin Widow as 'Mr. Ambekar'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1968
Poster of Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
Michael Bates was 47 in Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush as 'Mr. McGregor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1968
Poster of Bedazzled
Bedazzled
Michael Bates was 46 in Bedazzled as 'Inspector Clarke'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 1967
Poster of Macready's Gala
Macready's Gala
Michael Bates was 45 in Macready's Gala as 'Mike MacFarland'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 1966
Poster of A Passage to India
A Passage to India
Michael Bates was 44 in A Passage to India as 'Professor Godbole'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1965
Poster of I'm All Right Jack
I'm All Right Jack
Michael Bates was 38 in I'm All Right Jack as 'Bootle'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 1959
Poster of Dunkirk
Dunkirk
Michael Bates was 37 in Dunkirk as 'Froome'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1958
Poster of The Spanish Gardener
The Spanish Gardener
Michael Bates was 36 in The Spanish Gardener as 'Consular Official (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1956
Poster of Quay South
Quay South
Michael Bates was 35 in Quay South as 'Captain Alan Gerald'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1955
Poster of Carrington V.C.
Carrington V.C.
Michael Bates was 34 in Carrington V.C. as 'Major Broke-Smith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1954
Poster of The Stratford Adventure
The Stratford Adventure
Michael Bates was 33 in The Stratford Adventure as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 02 1954

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Curry Up Harry!
Curry Up Harry!
Michael Bates would have been no older than 57 in Curry Up Harry! as 'Din'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1978
Poster of Fall of Eagles
Fall of Eagles
Michael Bates was 53+ in Fall of Eagles as 'Von Ludendorff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1974
Poster of It Ain't Half Hot Mum
It Ain't Half Hot Mum
Michael Bates was 53+ in It Ain't Half Hot Mum as 'Rangi Ram'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 03 1974
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Michael Bates was 52+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Cyril Blamire'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Michael Bates was 50+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Colonel Sandstream'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Jason King
Jason King
Michael Bates was 50+ in Jason King
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Budgie
Budgie
Michael Bates was 50+ in Budgie as 'Minces Nutty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1971
Poster of Six Dates with Barker
Six Dates with Barker
Michael Bates was 50+ in Six Dates with Barker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1971
Poster of Male of the Species
Male of the Species
Michael Bates was 48+ in Male of the Species as 'Fred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 01 1969
Poster of Ooh La La!
Ooh La La!
Michael Bates was 47+ in Ooh La La! as 'Vatelin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1968
Poster of Cilla
Cilla
Michael Bates was 47+ in Cilla as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 30 1968
Poster of Man in a Suitcase
Man in a Suitcase
Michael Bates was 46+ in Man in a Suitcase as 'Delacroix'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Michael Bates was 44+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Professor Godbole'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of Public Eye
Public Eye
Michael Bates was 44+ in Public Eye as 'George'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1965
Poster of The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
Michael Bates was 43+ in The Wednesday Play as 'Joe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of Cluff
Cluff
Michael Bates was 43+ in Cluff
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 1964
Poster of The Dick Emery Show
The Dick Emery Show
Michael Bates was 42+ in The Dick Emery Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 13 1963
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Michael Bates was 41+ in The Saint as 'Joe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Michael Bates was 38+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
Michael Bates was 37+ in Ivanhoe as 'Will The Simple'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 1958
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Michael Bates was 35+ in Armchair Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956