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 on Last of the Summer Wine (1973–1975), and Rangi Ram on It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974–1977). (Via Wikipedia)