Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Stage actor, Television actor, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Birthplace
Allestree, Derbyshire, England
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouse
Victoria Ward
Children
2 children: Benedick Bates, Tristan Bates
Education
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Ἀλανοί)
Popularity
Tier B -- 24,954 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 44 years (1960-2004)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
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Year context
Born in 1934 -- Gold Reserve Act sets gold price at $35/oz; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (47)
AWARDS (5)
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Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
2002
WON
B
Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor
2001
WON
B
Knight Bachelor
WON
B
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
WON
Biography
Sir Alan Arthur Bates CBE (17 February 1934 – 27 December 2003) was an English actor, who came to prominence in the 1960s, a time of high creativity in British cinema, when he demonstrated his versatility in films ranging from the popular children’s story Whistle Down the Wind to the "kitchen sink" drama A Kind of Loving. He is also known for his tour-de-force with Anthony Quinn, Zorba the Greek, as well as his roles in King of Hearts, Georgy Girl, Far From the Madding Crowd, and The Fixer, which gave him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. In 1969, he starred in the Ken Russell film Women in Love with Oliver Reed and Glenda Jackson. Bates went on to star in The Go-Between, An Unmarried Woman, Nijinsky, and The Rose with Bette Midler, as well as playing varied roles in television drama, including The Mayor of Casterbridge, Harold Pinter's The Collection, A Voyage Round My Father, An Englishman Abroad (as Guy Burgess), and Pack of Lies. He also continued to appear on the stage, notably in the plays of Simon Gray, such as Butley and Otherwise Engaged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Alan Bates?
Alan Bates was born on and passed away on at the age of 69.
Where was Alan Bates born?
Alan Bates was born in Allestree, Derbyshire, England.
What movies or shows has Alan Bates been in?
Alan Bates has 47 credits in our database. Notable titles include Spartacus (2004), Hollywood North (2004), The Statement (2003), Evelyn (2002), The Sum of All Fears (2002).
What is Alan Bates known for?
Alan Bates is primarily known as an actor. Sir Alan Arthur Bates CBE (17 February 1934 – 27 December 2003) was an English actor, who came to prominence in the 1960s, a time…
Where can I find more information about Alan Bates?
You can find more about Alan Bates on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
