Reginald Tate
Biography
Reginald Tate was an English actor who worked widely on stage, in film and on television, and he was the first performer to play the science-fiction character Professor Bernard Quatermass. Born in Garforth, near Leeds, he trained in acting at the Leeds College of Music and Drama and made his professional debut at Leeds Art Theatre in 1922. After moving to London in 1926, he was particularly successful as Stanhope in R. C. Sherriff's Journey's End, touring Australia and New Zealand with the play in 1929 and returning to the role for a 1934 revival at the Criterion Theatre. His first film came in 1934 with Whispering Tongues. Later screen work included The Next of Kin (1942), The Way Ahead (1944) and The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp. In 1953 he led the BBC serial The Quatermass Experiment, which the British Film Institute later described as among the most influential series of the 1950s.
58years old at death
- Born Garforth
- Died Putney
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 15 years1937 to 1952
Every film, newest first
- 1952The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie MenIMDb rating 6.5
- 1944The Way AheadIMDb rating 6.9
- 1937Dark JourneyIMDb rating 6.2
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First role
Tate's first professional acting job came in 1922 at Leeds Art Theatre. For the four years that followed, he was a resident performer at that venue and at the city's Little Theatre.
A change of course
Tate served with the Northamptonshire Regiment and the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War. After leaving the armed forces when the war ended, he trained in acting at Leeds College of Music and Drama.
Behind the camera
Tate grew more interested in television and in 1953 signed up for the BBC staff training course so he could become a television producer.
Early training
Tate also spent much of his spare time teaching acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, since he felt his experience could be useful to younger actors.
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Worked with
Reginald Tate made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Ken AnnakinDirector, 1 film, 1952
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Victor SavilleDirector, 1 film, 1937
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