Mike Pratt
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Mike Pratt may also refer to a former member of the Australian House of Representatives.
Mike Pratt (born June 7, 1931, London, England; died July 10, 1976) was an English actor known for his work on British television in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Pratt is probably best known for his role as Jeff Randall in Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased). He also wrote an episode of the series. He also appeared in The Saint, Man in a Suitcase, The Champions and The Adventures of Black Beauty in which he had a semi-regular role. One of his last television roles was in the BBC drama series The Brothers.
Pratt was also a songwriter who collaborated with Lionel Bart on many of Tommy Steele's early hits in the late 50s and early 60s.
In 1966, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, and appeared on stage throughout the 60s and early 70s. He died of lung cancer at the age of 45.
His son is the session bassist Guy Pratt.