Michael Pate

Michael Pate (26 February 1920 – 1 September 2008) was an Australian actor and writer who appeared in over 80 films and television shows throughout his career, primarily in the 1950s and 1960s. He is perhaps best known for his roles in classic Hollywood productions such as Hondo, The Ten Commandments, and A Man Called Horse. He often played the villain or the supporting character. In addition to his acting work, he was also a successful writer and authored several novels, including The Bastard Country and The Golden Fleece. He passed away in 2008 at the age of 88.

Scene from The Strange Door 1951
Films

The Strange Door 1951

The Strange Door 1951 is about a scheming nobleman who forces a young man to marry a madwoman in order to gain control of his estate.

Scene from The Black Castle 1952
Films

The Black Castle 1952

The Black Castle 1952 is about a man who investigates a friend’s disappearance at a castle owned by two suspected murderers involved in witchcraft.

Scene from Curse of the Undead 1959
Films

Curse of the Undead 1959

Curse of the Undead 1959 follows a family in a small Western town as they confront a mysterious gunslinger who is revealed to be a vampire, leading to a battle between good and evil.