Anthony Bate
English actor (1927–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anthony Bate (31 August 1927 – 19 June 2012) was an English actor.[1][2]
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Anthony Bate | |
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Born | (1927-08-31)31 August 1927 Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England |
Died | 19 June 2012(2012-06-19) (aged 84) Newport, Isle of Wight, England |
Nationality | British |
Education | King Edward VI School, Stourbridge |
Alma mater | Central School of Speech and Drama |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1953–2005 |
Known for | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Smiley's People |
Spouse(s) | Diana Fay (1954–2012; his death) |
Children | Gavin Watson, Mark Hewitt |
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He is possibly best known for his role as Oliver Lacon in the BBC television adaptations of the John le Carré novels Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Smiley's People and his role as Bret Renssalaer in Len Deighton's trilogy Game, Set and Match.
Bate's other credits include: Dixon of Dock Green, The Saint, The Avengers, Prime Suspect, Inspector Morse, A Touch of Frost and Midsomer Murders.