Alan Hay, a distinguished and accomplished British thespian, was born on June 1, 1916, in the charming and historic town of Brighton, situated in the picturesque county of Sussex, within the United Kingdom, a nation renowned for its rich cultural heritage and storied past.
Throughout the extensive duration of his illustrious career, he earned widespread recognition and acclaim for his extraordinary and exceptional performances in a diverse array of productions, including the prestigious and highly respected television series "Great Performances" which premiered in 1971, the cinematic film "Double Exposure" released in 1977, and the notable stage adaptation of William Shakespeare's timeless and iconic classic play "The Taming of the Shrew" which was performed on stage in 1980.
Alan Hay's personal life was marked by a profound and enduring romantic partnership with Elizabeth Barrington-Ward, a union that was characterized by a deep and abiding sense of love and affection.
Alan Hay's mortal coil was irreparably shattered on the fourteenth day of October, in the year nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, in the picturesque and quaint town of Liskeard, nestled in the southwesternmost extremity of England, within the boundaries of the storied county of Cornwall, a region steeped in rich history and cultural heritage, located in the United Kingdom.