Alan Bates
| Born | February 17, 1934 |
| Hometown | Allestree, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Victoria Ward |
| Children | Benedick Bates |
| Parents | Harold Arthur Bates, Florence Mary Wheatcroft |
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Paula Vennells latest: Former Post Office CEO faces second day of questioning
- Disgraced former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells faces a second day of questioning at the inquiry into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal
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Alan Bates speaks out after Post Office Inquiry
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor | Love in a Cold Climate | Nominated |
| 2002 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Gosford Park | Winner |
| 1992 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Supporting Role | Hamlet (1990 film) | Nominated |
| 1992 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor | Unnatural Pursuits | Nominated |
| 1970 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor | Women in Love (film) | Nominated |
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