Actor
Michael Bates
Born 1920-12-04Died 1978-01-11aged 57
Michael Bates (1920–1978) is best known for Frenzy, A Clockwork Orange and Patton.
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).