Nick Tate

Nick Tate

83 · Born: Jun 18, 1942

Personal Details

BornJun 18, 1942 Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Nick Tate, the talented individual, was born to Neva Carr Glyn and John Tate, and his life took a dramatic turn when he landed the iconic role of Alan Carter in the beloved sci-fi series Space: 1999, which aired from 1975 to 1977, with Tate making a remarkable appearance in 42 out of the 48 episodes.

This outstanding performance did not go unnoticed, and Tate received the prestigious AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor for his remarkable portrayal in The Devil's Playground, a 1976 film that showcased his exceptional acting skills.

As the 1980s dawned, Tate continued to make his mark on the Australian television scene, taking on the role of James Hamilton in the popular soap opera Sons and Daughters in 1982.

Tate's impressive resume also includes appearances in most episodes of the 1981-82 series Holiday Island, as well as all episodes of the 1989-90 series Open House.

In addition to his extensive television work, Tate also appeared in notable films, including Cry Freedom in 1987 and Return from the River Kwai in 1989, cementing his status as a talented and versatile actor.

Career

2019
The Strange Chores
The Strange Chores as Helsing (voice)
2018
Firestorm
Firestorm as NASA Chief (Voice)
2014
Lupin the 3rd
Lupin the 3rd as Thomas Dawson
2013
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby as Taxi Driver
2012
2011
Killer Elite
Killer Elite as Commander B
2009
East of Everything
East of Everything as Gerry Watkins
2007
2002
Seconds to Spare
Seconds to Spare as Commander Haggarty
The Junction Boys
The Junction Boys as Smokey Harper
1996
The Public Eye
The Public Eye as Henry Haddock Jr.
1991
Hook
Hook as Noodler
1989
Return from the River Kwai
Return from the River Kwai as Lt. Commander Hunt
Open House
Open House as Roger McSwain
1988
True Believers
True Believers as Les Hayden
The Year My Voice Broke
The Year My Voice Broke as Sergeant Pierce
1986
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe as Sir Cedric (voice)
1985
The Empty Beach
The Empty Beach as Brian Henneberry
1984
1983
Scales of Justice
Scales of Justice as Attorney-General
1982
Journey Through the Black Sun
Journey Through the Black Sun as Captain Alan Carter
Cosmic Princess
Cosmic Princess as Captain Alan Carter
1981
Spearhead
Spearhead as Tim Hoffman
1980
Play for Today
Play for Today as Steve Jackson
Alien Attack
Alien Attack as Captain Alan Carter
1979
Undercover Lover
Undercover Lover as Jensen Fury
1978
Destination Moonbase-Alpha
Destination Moonbase-Alpha as Captain Alan Carter
1977
Summerfield
Summerfield as Simon Robinson
1976
The Devil's Playground
The Devil's Playground as Brother Victor
Space: 1999
Space: 1999 as Alan Carter
1969
Submarine X-1
Submarine X-1 as Leading Seaman X-1
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain as RAF Pilot (uncredited)
The Oblong Box
The Oblong Box as Young Man in Tavern (uncredited)
1966
A Man for All Seasons
A Man for All Seasons as Master at Arms (uncredited)
1965
1959
The Skin of Our Teeth
The Skin of Our Teeth as Telegraph boy