John Tate (actor)

John Paul Tate (January 1915 – 19 March 1979) was an Australian actor.

Born in Sydney he was the father of actor Nick Tate and was married to actress and stage manager Neva Carr Glynn.[1] He divorced Glynn in 1954.[2][3][4]

After starting his career in vaudeville, he was best known for appearing in On the Beach (1959). He moved to England where he lived the rest of his life.[5]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1944First Victory Loan: Return Journey
1946SmithyCharles Ulm
1958Smiley Gets a GunDave RudgeUncredited
1958His ExcellencyTV play
1959Thunder of SilenceTV play
1959On the BeachAdm. Bridie
1962The Slaughter of St Teresa's DayCharlieTV play
1962The Pot CarriersPrison Officer I / C Visiting Room
1963The Day of the TriffidsCaptain - SS Midland
1963It's All HappeningJulian Singleton
1965InvasionDundy
1966Bindle (One of Them Days)Mr Stokes
1967Great ExpectationsMagwitchTV series
1970Julius CaesarClitus
1976The Autobiography of a FleaAged Priest(final film role)

References

  1. "LIFE STYLE TV-ARTS-ENTERTAINMENT Career began in Vaudeville at 4". The Canberra Times. 49 (14, 142). 12 August 1975. p. 11. Retrieved 28 January 2017 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "RADIO PAIR DIVORCED". Brisbane Telegraph. 21 May 1954. p. 3 (CITY FINAL). Retrieved 28 January 2017 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "RADIO STARS IN DIVORCE DRAMA". Truth (3356). Sydney. 23 May 1954. p. 52. Retrieved 28 January 2017 via National Library of Australia.
  4. "They've Found Romance In Radio". North West Champion. 29 (60). New South Wales. 14 August 1941. p. 3. Retrieved 28 January 2017 via National Library of Australia.
  5. "AUSTRALIAN ACTORS IN BRITISH SHOW". The Canberra Times. 43 (12, 405). 1 September 1969. p. 15. Retrieved 28 January 2017 via National Library of Australia.
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