Ralph Bates A Biography

Written with the blessing of Bates' wife Virginia and his two

children, Ralph Bates: A Biography delves deep into the actor's

life from childhood and his beginning interest in theater at

school, to his tenure at Hammer Film Productions as one of

its rising stars, to his triumphs in television with lead roles in

Poldark and Dear John. This biography features 165 photos,

including many never-before-seen family photos. Besides his

well-known turns as the dark and brooding villain, readers

will also l...