- 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.
- Was a master fencer with epee and foil.
- Committed suicide, five months after the death of his wife, Diana Dors.
- He served twelve months in prison in 1970-1971 for his part in a pub brawl.
- Met future wife Diana Dors in October 1968 on the set of "The Peeling of Sweet P. Lawrence". This was an episode of "The Inquisitors", an ITV adventure series produced by LWT which commenced production but was never broadcast.
- Son of Milliicent Evelyn Lake (nee Bowen; 1912-1980) and Cyril Foster Lake (died 1986); brother of Vilma Thursfield (born 1933). Stepfather of Gary Dawson and Mark Dawson. Father of Jason Dors Lake. Grandfather of Morgana Lake and Ruby Lake.
- Offered the role of Morgus in Doctor Who: The Caves of Androzani.
- Father, with his wife Diana Dors, of son Jason Dors Lake (born on September 11, 1969).
- He was widely disliked by Diana Dors' friends, who felt he exploited her fame for his own career.
- He was of gypsy descent.
- Stepfather of Gary Dawson and Mark Dawson.
- Considered for the roles of the Brash Guard, Dr. Bukovsky, Kelly, Lamson, Roger Derebridge and Col. Colin Caine in Lifeforce (1985).
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