Alan Bates, dead at 69.

[DonnachaOne]

Recently he was in Gosford Park and a very icy villain in The Sum Of All Fears, to say nothing of his long career on stage and screen.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/asguru/english/08shakespeare/39biogandcontext/images/alan-bates.jpg

RIP

[Tarnower]

Very sad. Another fine British actor passes on. He can now join Oliver Reed, his "Women in Love" nude wrestling partner, for a rematch in the ever-after.

[Sunday Morning]

Really sad news. Is one of my fav actors :(

[QuiGonJosh]

a wonderful actor...very sad

my condolences to his family and friends...

[victant]

RIP

:(

[bdots48]

Yes,he was a great one and will be missed. Check out King of Hearts if you've never seen it.

[Geofferson]

Sad news indeed. :(

[marty888]

An actor who never disappointed, even if the play or movie was less than great. Sad to think it's over...

[movielib]

Originally posted by bdots48
Yes,he was a great one and will be missed. Check out King of Hearts if you've never seen it.
Great film. Some others people may not have seen: The Fixer (Academy Award nomination for Best Actor) and Georgy Girl.