14 Facts About Michael Pate

Michael Pate published theatrical and literary criticism and enjoyed brief success as an author of short stories, publishing works in both Australia and the United States.

Michael Pate was transferred to the 1st Australian Army Amenities Entertainment Unit, known as "The Islanders", entertaining Australian troops in various combat areas.

That same year Michael Pate adapted, produced, and directed two plays: Dark of the Moon and Bonaventure.

Michael Pate spent most of the remainder of the 1950s in the United States, appearing in over 300 television shows and films.

Michael Pate later said that this was his favourite film role.

Michael Pate went on to perform many Native American roles in movies and on television.

Michael Pate played parts as well in episodes 27 and 28 of the 1957 television series Zorro along with Guy Williams.

That role was of the few occasions when Michael Pate played an Australian while working in the United States, others including Four Star Playhouse, 77 Sunset Strip, and Rawhide.

In 1968, Michael Pate returned to Australia and became a television producer, winning two Logie Awards while working at the Seven Network.

Michael Pate won the Best Screenplay Award from the Australian Writers Guild for his adaptation.

Michael Pate appeared as the President of the United States in The Return of Captain Invincible, in which he sings "What the World Needs", a song calling for the return of Captain Invincible to save the world.

Additionally, Michael Pate made a television appearance in the updated version of Mission: Impossible.

In 1951, Michael Pate married Felippa Rock, daughter of American film producer Joe Rock.

Michael Pate died at the age of 88 at Gosford Hospital in New South Wales, Australia, on 1 September 2008.