Michael Pate
Biography
Michael Pate (born 26 February 1920 in Drummoyne, New South Wales, Australia; died 1 September 2008) was an Australian actor, writer, film producer and director. Over a career that spanned several decades he accumulated 133 credited acting roles, as recorded by The Movie Database. Pate was male and was honoured with the Order of Australia Medal (OAM). In addition to his work in film, he appeared in television series and contributed to screenwriting and directing projects. His professional name was Michael Pate, though his full name was Edward John Pate. He remained active in the entertainment industry until his death at age 88.
Career overview
Michael Pate, born Edward John Pate on 26 February 1920 in Drummoyne, New South Wales, Australia, built a prolific acting career that spanned several decades and more than one hundred screen appearances. According to the TMDB database, he is credited with 133 acting roles. His work encompassed both film and television, and he was recognized for his versatility in a range of genres. In the mid‑1950s he appeared in the Czech‑titled production Dvorní šašek (1956), and by the late 1950s he was cast in Westbound (1958) as the character Mace and in Hong Kong Confidential (1958). The following year he featured in Affairs of a Vampire (working title, 1959). His early 1960s credits include the historical drama Tower of London (1962), in which he portrayed Sir Ratcliffe, and the western The Canadians (1961), where he played Chief Four Horns. He also appeared in the television series Hotchkiss California (1963).
Beyond these specific roles, Pate’s extensive filmography reflects a steady presence in both Australian and international productions. His contributions to screen acting were complemented by work as a writer, film producer and director, as noted in his Wikipedia entry. Michael Pate died on 1 September 2008 at the age of 88, leaving behind a substantial body of work that continues to be documented in film and television archives.
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152 titles- The Big Picture - The Films of Charles Chauvel (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Armageddon: The Final Battle (2001) as Narrator
- Down Rusty Down (1997) as Rusty (Voice)
- Mary & Tim (1996) Author
- Official Denial (1993) as Wisdomkeeper
- The Marsupials: The Howling III (1987) as President
- Death of a Soldier (1986) as Major General Sutherland
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1986) as Injun Joe (voice)
- The Wild Duck (1984) as Wardle
- The Camel Boy (1984) as (voice)
- The Return of Captain Invincible (1983) as President
- Armageddon (1982)
- Duet for Four (1982) as Al Geisman
- Tim (1979) Director
- Tim (1979) Producer
- Tim (1979) Screenplay
- The Mango Tree (1977) Writer
- Power Without Glory (1976)
- Mad Dog Morgan (1976) as Superintendent Winch
- Matlock Police (1971) as Det. Snr. Sgt. Vic Maddern
- Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones (1971) as Griggs
- Little Jungle Boy (1970)
- Riptide (1969) as Capt. Bonner
- Hondo (1967) as Chief Vittoro
- Rango (1967)
- Return of the Gunfighter (1967) as Frank Boone
- Mosby's Marauders (1967) as Captain Blazer
- Hondo and the Apaches (1967) as Vittoro
- Batman (1966) as Second Hand Three
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Gen. Diaz
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Captain
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Capt. Hotchkiss
- Tarzan (1966)
- The Rat Patrol (1966) as Sheik
- The Singing Nun (1966) as Mr. Arlien
- Get Smart (1965) as Naharana
- Honey West (1965) as Darza
- Branded (1965)
- Major Dundee (1965) as Sierra Charriba
- The Great Sioux Massacre (1965) as Sitting Bull
- Brainstorm (1965) as Dr. Mills
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Pushta
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Raccuwan
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Lucienne Bey
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as John Wilson
- Advance to the Rear (1964) as Thin Elk
- Burke's Law (1963) as Kauffman
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Johnny Slato
- The Dakotas (1963)
- McLintock! (1963) as Puma
- PT 109 (1963) as Lt. Reginald Evans
- Drums of Africa (1963) as Antonio Viledo
- California (1963) as Don Francisco Hernandez
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Stephen Leslie
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Hare
- The Virginian (1962) as Mike McGoff
- The Beachcomber (1962) as Ricardo Selas
- Beauty and the Beast (1962) as Bruno
- Tower of London (1962) as Sir Ratcliffe
- Sergeants 3 (1962) as Watanka
- Most Dangerous Man Alive (1961) Story
- Route 66 (1960)
- Thriller (1960) as Shanner ('The Mask of Medusa')
- The Tall Man (1960)
- The Islanders (1960) as Moribus
- The Roaring 20's (1960)
- Walk Like a Dragon (1960) as Rev. Will Allen
- Rawhide (1959) as Taslatch
- Rawhide (1959) as Mitla
- Rawhide (1959) as Sankeno
- Rawhide (1959) as Richard Goffage
- Rawhide (1959) as Running Horse
- Hawaiian Eye (1959)
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Andre Villard
- The Detectives (1959)
- Black Saddle (1959) as Garnie Starrit
- Law of the Plainsman (1959) as 'Gentleman' Frank Deegan
- Wichita Town (1959)
- Green Mansions (1959) as Priest
- Ten Seconds to Hell (1959) as Narrator (voice)
- Curse of the Undead (1959) as Drake Robey
- Zorro, the Avenger (1959) as Salvador Quintana
- Westbound (1959) as Mace
- The Rifleman (1958)
- The Rifleman (1958) as Brad Davis
- Lawman (1958) as King Harris
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Victorio
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Capt. Manuel Herrera
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- The Texan (1958)
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958) as Howard
- Hong Kong Confidential (1958) as John Blanchard
- Desert Hell (1958) as Ahitagel
- Perry Mason (1957) as Richard Harris
- Perry Mason (1957) as Jack Mallory
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Maverick (1957)
- Zorro (1957)
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Ross Garrett
- The Oklahoman (1957) as Charlie Smith
- Goodyear Theatre (1957) as Jim Witcher
- The Tall Stranger (1957) as Charley
- Something of Value (1957) as Joe Matson, A Farmer
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Gunman
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Deputy Charlie Spawn
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Miguel
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Geronimo
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- Wire Service (1956) as Edward Lansing
- Congo Crossing (1956) as Bart O'Connell
- 7th Cavalry (1956) as Capt. Benteen
- The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956) as Harry Adkins
- The Killer Is Loose (1956) as Detective Chris Gillespie
- Reprisal! (1956) as Bert Shipley
- Cheyenne (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Locke
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Wild Hog
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Blue Horse
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Buffalo Calf
- The Millionaire (1955) as Mark Jason
- The Court Jester (1955) as Sir Locksley
- A Lawless Street (1955) as Harley Baskam
- Climax! (1954) as Clarence Leiter
- The Silver Chalice (1954) as Aaron Ben Joseph
- King Richard and the Crusaders (1954) as Conrad, Marquis of Montferrat
- Casino Royale (1954) as Leiter
- Secret of the Incas (1954) as Pachacutec
- You Are There (1953) as Marcus Brutus
- You Are There (1953) as Brutus
- Julius Caesar (1953) as Flavius
- Escape from Fort Bravo (1953) Story
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Dick Rogers
- Hondo (1953) as Vittorio
- Houdini (1953) as Dooley
- Rogue's March (1953) as Crane
- The Maze (1953) as William
- The Desert Rats (1953) as Capt. Currie (uncredited)
- Scandal at Scourie (1953) as Rev. Williams
- Target Hong Kong (1953) as Dockery Pete Gresham
- The Royal African Rifles (1953) as Cunningham
- El Alaméin (1953) as Sgt. McQueen
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Sgt. Gibbons
- 5 Fingers (1952)
- Face to Face (1952) as Leggatt
- The Black Castle (1952) as Count Ernst von Melcher
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Ten Tall Men (1951) as Browning
- The Strange Door (1951) as Talon
- Thunder on the Hill (1951) as Willie Pentridge
- Bitter Springs (1950) as Trooper
- Sons of Matthew (1949) as Shane O'Riordan
- Forty Thousand Horsemen (1940) as Arab Carpet Seller / Arab Customer / Sikh Policeman
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Pate best known for?
Michael Pate is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Trio (2026), The Marsupials: The Howling III (1987), The Return of Captain Invincible (1983), Tim (1979).
When and where was Michael Pate born?
Michael Pate was born on February 26, 1920 in Drummoyne, New South Wales, Australia. They passed away on September 1, 2008.
How many credits does Michael Pate have?
Michael Pate has accumulated over 152 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 2014.
What is Michael Pate's background in cinema and television?
Michael Pate (born 26 February 1920 in Drummoyne, New South Wales, Australia; died 1 September 2008) was an Australian actor, writer, film producer and director. Over a career that spanned several decades he accumulated 133 credited acting roles, as recorded by The Movie Database. Pate was male and was honoured with th...
Michael Pate by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Riptide (1969) as Capt. Bonner — aged about 49
- Zorro, the Avenger (1959) as Salvador Quintana — aged about 39
- Matlock Police (1971) as Det. Snr. Sgt. Vic Maddern — aged about 51
- Get Smart (1965) as Naharana — aged about 45
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Stephen Leslie — aged about 42
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Hare — aged about 42
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