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Ralph Bates was an English actor best known for his roles in horror films such as Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) and The Vampire Lovers (1970). He was born on 12 February 1940 in Bristol, England, to parents John and Mary Bates. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where he studied acting. Bates began his career in the 1960s, appearing in television series such as The Avengers and The Saint. He made his film debut in the 1967 comedy The Jokers. He went on to appear in a number of horror films, including Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), The Vampire Lovers (1970), and Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (1971). In the 1970s, Bates appeared in a number of television series, including The Professionals, The Onedin Line, and The Sweeney. He also appeared in the films The Ruling Class (1972) and The Final Programme (1973). In the 1980s, Bates appeared in the films The Monster Club (1980) and The House of Long Shadows (1983). He also appeared in the television series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Bill. Bates died on 27 March 1991 in London, England, at the age of 51. His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $2 million.

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Occupation actor
Age 51 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 12 February 1940
Birthday 12 February
Birthplace Bristol, England
Date of death March 27, 1991
Died Place London, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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Ralph Bates Height, Weight & Measurements

At 51 years old, Ralph Bates height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .

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Height 5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Who Is Ralph Bates's Wife?

His wife is Joanna Van Gyseghem (m. 1964-1973) Virginia Wetherell (m. 1973)

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Wife Joanna Van Gyseghem (m. 1964-1973) Virginia Wetherell (m. 1973)
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Children Daisy Bates, Will Bates

Ralph Bates Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ralph Bates worth at the age of 51 years old? Ralph Bates’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Ralph Bates's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1992

The Ralph Bates Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund was set up in January 1992 following his death. The main objective is to provide grants for research into pancreatic cancer at St George's University of London. Wife Virginia is active in raising money for the fund.

1985

He was considered for the roles of Dr. Armstong, Dr. Bukovsky and Roger Derebridge in Lifeforce (1985).

1983

Guitarist Steve Hackett was a friend of Bates' and wrote the piece "Second Chance" for him, which appeared on Hackett's 1983 album "Bay of Kings".

1971

Jekyll in an unusual spin on the Robert Louis Stevenson story in Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971), Bates brought a new zest to Hammer and with his stylish dialogue delivery and film acting methods, he quickly won himself quite a few fans in both critics and regular film goers!Unfortunately, by the early 1970s there had been a downturn in Hammer studios fortunes, and Bates then found himself turning to more traditional character work in other production houses and he appeared in several films before snaring other superb villainous role as George Warleggan in the 18th century period piece Poldark (1975). After Poldark, Bates himself kept busy in a few forgettable UK made TV shows and television film roles which did not really do justice to his remarkable talents.

1970

Firstly in a support role as demonic Lord Courtley in Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), followed as the lead character Baron Frankenstein in The Horror of Frankenstein (1970), then as Giles Barton in the sexy Lust For A Vampire (1971) and as the well meaning Dr.

1968

His dramatic talents first came to audiences attention playing the evil Emperor Caligula in the well received BBC TV series The Caesars (1968). However, the Hammer studios resurrection of the horror genre was then in full stride, and Bates was soon engulfed in the swirling cloak of Hammer's success as he appeared in several horror films in quick succession.

1940

The great, great nephew of the renowned French scientist Louis Pasteur developed into a strangely handsome dark haired, pale complexioned English actor. Ralph Bates was born in 1940 in Bristol, England and attended the University of Dublin and studied at the Yale Drama School.