- Born
- Died
- Born in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire to a father who was a a glaze maker, Alan studied acting with RADA and went straight into rep. He did 49 plays in as many weeks. He loved doing Shakespeare and did Lear, Macbeth and Twelfth Night, among others. This was a big change from his family background of gypsies and pirates and his original intention of becoming a monk to help the under- privileged. In keeping with his family background he wore a gold ear-ring. He was married to Diana Dors and lived in a secluded house near Ascot.
- IMDb mini biography by: Tonyman 5
- SpouseDiana Dors(November 23, 1968 - May 4, 1984) (her death, 1 child)
- ChildrenKatie Brown aka Emma Lake
- RelativesRuby Lake(Grandchild)
- Broke his back in a horse riding accident. He recovered his mobility but suffered chronic pain for the rest of his life. The horse had been a gift from Diana Dors as a "coming out present" when Lake was released from prison.
- Committed suicide, five months after the death of his wife, Diana Dors.
- Was a master fencer with epee and foil.
- He served twelve months in prison in 1970-1971 for his part in a pub brawl.
- He was widely disliked by Diana Dors' friends, who felt he exploited her fame for his own career.
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