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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