Alan Bates
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Sir Alan Arthur Bates was an English actor who came to prominence in the 1960s, when he appeared in films ranging from Whistle Down the Wind to the kitchen sink drama A Kind of Loving.
Bates in 1975
The blue plaque on Alan Bates's childhood home—in association with the British Film Institute.
Bates head shot for his film debut, The Entertainer (1960).
Publicity still of Bates, c.1970.
Joanna Pettet
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Joanna Jane Pettet was an English-Canadian actress. She was known for her roles in several notable films of the late 1960s, including the comedic James Bond film Casino Royale, Robbery, The Group, and
Alan Bates
…on 27 December 2003, after slipping into a coma. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Bradbourne in Derbyshire. Bates bequeathed companion and actress Joanna Pettet £95,000 (equivalent to £194,970 in 2026) upon his death. The two had been friends since 1964, and Pettet provided support and companionship during his…
Pettet in 1976