The Sum of All Fears
2002
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Sir Alan Arthur Bates CBE (17 February 1934 – 27 December 2003) was an English actor who came to prominence in the 1960s, when he appeared in films ranging from the popular crime drama Whistle Down the Wind to the "kitchen sink" drama A Kind of Loving.
Alan Bates (born c. 1954) [1] is a former subpostmaster and a leading campaigner for victims of the British Post Office scandal, in which thousands of subpostmasters were accused of dishonesty when faulty Post Office accounting software created shortfalls in their accounts.
Apr 10, 2024 · Alan Bates is a retired subpostmaster who led a campaign against the Post Office for falsely accusing hundreds of claimants of fraud. He received an OBE and a Pride of Britain Award for his efforts, but rejected the compensation offer and continued to fight for the truth.
Alan Bates (1934-2003) was a British actor who starred in films, theatre and television. He was nominated for an Oscar for The Fixer (1968) and won 12 awards, including a knighthood.
- January 1, 1
- Allestree, Derbyshire, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Westminster, London, England, UK
A comprehensive biography of the late British actor Alan Bates, who starred in films such as Zorba the Greek, The Fixer and Women in Love. Learn about his early career, his awards, his personal life and his legacy.
- February 17, 1934
- December 27, 2003
Alan Bates, who led the fight for justice of victims of the Post Office scandal for over 20 years, was moved to tears after Richard Branson offered him and his partner a luxury trip to Necker Island. The former subpostmaster appeared on This Morning to discuss the ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office, which exposed the miscarriage of justice.
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Alan Bates. Toby Jones in Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Alan Bates. For two decades, former Subpostmaster Alan Bates has tirelessly sought justice for the wrongly accused Subpostmasters whom he...
