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). (Via Wikipedia)
- Origin
- Jhansi, British India (now Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India)
- Born
- December 4, 1920
- Died
- January 11, 1978 (46 years ago, at 57)