Michael Bates (actor)
Michael Hammond Bates (4 December 1920 – 11 January 1978) was a British actor born in India. He was best known for playing Chief Guard Barnes who processes (and strip-searches) Alex in A Clockwork Orange, Cyril Blamire in Last of the Summer Wine (1973–75), and Rangi Ram in It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974–77).
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 |
| Education | Uppingham School |
| Alma mater | St Catharine's College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1953–1977 |
| Spouse |
Margaret M. J. Chisholm
(m. 1954) |
| Children | 3 |
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