Ralph Bates

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Characters played by Ralph Bates

Gino Carlesi — I Don't Want to Be Born (1976)

Gino Carlesi is Lucy's wealthy Italian husband and the father raising the troubled infant with her. He tries to give Lucy a romantic evening and later investigates strange noises in the garden, where he is hanged and his body is hidden. His death deepens the crisis surrounding Lucy and the child.

Lord Courtley — Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970)

Disinherited nobleman who resurrects Dracula

Victor Frankenstein — The Horror of Frankenstein (1970)

Arrogant genius who murders his father to fund anatomy experiments and create life.

Giles Barton — Lust for a Vampire (1971)

Headmaster at finishing school who discovers Carmilla's secret and becomes her victim.

Career Overview

Ralph Bates has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Karnstein (Hammer) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde, The Horror of Frankenstein, I Don't Want to Be Born. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
25
Birth Date
1940-02-12
Birth Place
Bristol, England

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7287223), public domain (CC0).