Ralph Bates
Biography
Ralph Bates was a versatile English film and television actor born in Bristol, England, of French ancestry. He made his screen debut in 1968 as Caligula in The Caesars, later becoming a prominent figure in horror films with Hammer Horror productions. His notable roles included George Warleggan in Poldark and villainous characters in various series. He died at 51 from pancreatic cancer in 1991.