Michael Bates

MICHAEL BATES 1978. British actor born in India educated at Uppingham School Rutland UK. He was best known for playing Chief Guard Barnes (who processes and strip-searches) Alex (Malcolm McDowell) 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). He died of cancer in London aged 57 on January 11th 1978