Bernard Kates was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Phantom (1996), Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), and Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). He was born on December 26, 1922, in Boston, Massachusetts, and passed away on February 2, 2010, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Personal and Family Life
Bernard Kates served in World War II and returned to acting after his service, performing on stage in New York and Broadway. He trained in acting in New York City and began his career in radio. In later years, he participated in various productions at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts.
Death and Legacy
Kates died on February 2, 2010, from complications related to sepsis and pneumonia. His contributions to film and theater left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his versatile performances across various genres.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Seedpeople | 1992-05-28 | Doc Roller |
| The Babe | 1992-04-17 | Colonel Jack Ruppert |
| Judgment at Nuremberg | 1961-12-18 | Max Perkins |
| The Super Cops | 1974-03-20 | Heller |
| Robo Warriors | 1997-01-15 | Charlie Walters |
| The Phantom | 1996-06-06 | Falkmoore the Butler |
| Twelve Hours to Kill | 1960-04-02 | Desk Editor |
| You’re in the Navy Now | 1951-02-23 | Tugboat Sailor |
| Angel of Death | 1990-10-02 | Old Man Dooley |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Lasco |
| Where the Heart Is | 1969-09-08 | |
| You Are There | 1953-02-01 | |
| Dr. Kildare | 1961-09-27 | TV Director |
| Cain’s Hundred | 1961-09-19 | James Shepple |
| Star Trek: The Next Generation | 1987-09-28 | Dr. Sigmund Freud |
| Mr. Lucky | 1959-10-24 | |
| Naked City | 1958-09-30 | Bobby Madison |
| Sea Hunt | 1958-01-04 | |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Little Man |
| Johnny Staccato | 1959-09-10 | |
| Glynis | 1963-09-25 | |
| Angel | 1960-10-06 | |
| Sam Benedict | 1962-09-15 | |
| The Greatest Show on Earth | 1963-09-17 | |
| Bus Stop | 1961-10-01 | |
| One Step Beyond | 1959-01-20 | Bus Driver |
| Decoy | 1957-10-14 | Victor Bernard |
| Ben Casey | 1961-10-02 | |
| Suspense | 1949-01-06 | |
| The Outer Limits | 1963-09-16 | Dr. Whorf |
| Saints and Sinners | 1962-09-17 | Daniel Renzo |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Lester Rand |
| Dr. Kildare | 1961-09-27 | Irving Forman |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Lou Heinz |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | The Witness / George Lassiter |
| 3rd Rock from the Sun | 1996-01-09 | Ronald |