Television He is possibly best known for his recurring role as Alan in the 1970s television drama
Survivors and as Dick Meyer in the 1980s comedy drama
Big Deal alongside
Ray Brooks. His other credits include
Z-Cars,
The Onedin Line, ''
Blake's 7, Yes Minister, The Black Adder, Dear John, Boon, The Bill, Minder, Cardiac Arrest, Silent Witness and Emmerdale. He played Monsieur Fauchlevant in the 2012 film version of Les Misérables''
Musical theatre Tate has had a distinguished career in London's
West End: • Judas in
Jesus Christ Superstar. • Gregory Gardner in
A Chorus Line. • Gus the Theatre Cat and Growltiger in the original West End production of
Cats. • Thenardier in
Les Misérables. • Created the role of Richard I (Richard the Lionheart) in
Blondel. • Jacob/Guru/Potiphar in
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Tate portrayed Babet in
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary. He also starred as Jesus Christ in the Christian band and DVD "Hero". == Filmography ==