Anthony Bate | |
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![]() Bate in the television series Intimate Strangers | |
Born | Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England | 31 August 1927
Died | 19 June 2012 Newport, Isle of Wight, England | (aged 84)
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 |
Anthony Bate (31 August 1927 – 19 June 2012) was an English actor.[1][2]
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.