Michael Bates (actor)
Michael Bates | |
|---|---|
Bates in A Clockwork Orange in 1971 | |
| Born | Michael Hammond Bates 4 December 1920 |
| Died | 11 January 1978 (aged 57) Chelsea, London, England |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | St Catharine's College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1953–1977 |
| Spouse |
Margaret M. J. Chisholm
(m. 1954) |
| Children | 3 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands | 3rd Battalion, 9th Gurkha Rifles |
| Conflicts | World War II |
Michael Hammond Bates (4 December 1920 – 11 January 1978) was a British actor, born in colonial India. He was best known for his roles as Chief Guard Barnes in A Clockwork Orange (1971), Cyril Blamire in Last of the Summer Wine (1973–1975) and Rangi Ram in It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974–1977).