Patrick Macnee ~ The Avengers and More
Patrick Macnee is probably best remembered for his role as the urbane super sleuth, John Steed, in the Sixties television series, The Avengers.
While he will be forever identified with this role, Macnee has also carved out a successful career as a television producer, as well as a stage and movie actor.
Now in his 87th year, he has retired from acting, but continues to provide voice overs for a variety of projects.
(Patrick Macnee's Birthday is February 6, 2010)
Patrick Macnee: This is Your Life
The opening of Patrick Macnee's 1984 THIS IS YOUR LIFE with Joanna Lumley, Gareth Hunt and Ian Hendry in the studio, and Honor Blackman, Diana Rigg and Linda Thorson on film. Followed by a clip from the end of the show when Honor joins him in the studio.
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Spotlight on Patrick Macnee
Blind in One Ear: The Avenger Returns
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Patrick Macnee's autobiography is fascinating reading, as he recounts his strange childhood, his school years at Eton, his time on The Avengers through to his later years.
Avengers' fans will enjoy the insider's tidbits, especially regarding The Avengers' leading ladies (Honor Blackman, Diana Rigg, Linda Thorson, and Joanna Lumley).
Patrick Macnee 1989 Interview: Part 1
Part 2
The Complete Avengers
The Complete Classic Avengers Series
Starring Patrick Macnee as the urbane, umbrella-toting spy John Steed as well as Honor Blackman, Diana Rigg and Linda Thorson as his alluring accomplices, The Avengers dazzled television audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. Now, for the first time, there is a comprehensive DVD set to remember that brilliant fictional universe by.
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Patrick Macnee Discusses The Avengers
The Avengers:
The Inside Story
Patrick Macnee tells all! The secrets of the hit TV series The Avengers are laid bare by the man who was John Steed.
Lavishly illustrated, with many unpublished stills, behind-the-scenes photos, and snaps from Macnee's private collection, this is a very personal portrait of the world's best-loved cult action-adventure series, and its classic sequel, The New Avengers.
In unflinching detail, Macnee reveals the true story behind the show, including his relationships with all four Avengers girls - Honor Blackman, Diana Rigg, Linda Thorson and Joanna Lumley - on and off the set!
Patrick Macnee is John Steed
Patrick Macnee With Oasis
Don't Look Back In Anger
One of Patrick Macnee's more unusual appearances was in this music video of the Oasis hit song "Don't Look Back in Anger".
Patrick Macnee Quote
"We were the first people in popular television to make the woman an equal partner with the man. You won't believe that, but I promise you it's true." Relating the impact of The Avengers
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The Patrick Macnee Biography
Patrick Macnee (born 6 February 1922) is an English actor, best known for his role as the secret agent John Steed in the series The Avengers.
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Joanna Lumley
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Joanna Lamond Lumley was born on 1 May 1946 in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Her parents were Major James Rutherford Lumley, who served in the 6th Gurkha Rifles, a regiment of the British Indian Army, and Thya Rose Weir; they married in 1941. After the...
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The Avengers: The TV Series
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T he TV series The Avengers is a blend of espionage, fantasy and sometimes science fiction that has appealed to those who enjoy witty, off-beat television. While this British programme (produced by ABC-TV in the UK) acquired a huge...
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Diana Rigg
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Mention the name of Diana Rigg (born July 20, 1938) to most people and they conjure up a picture of the sexy, leather clad agent, Emma Peel, of the 1960s TV series, The Avengers. However, there has been so much more to the acting career of...
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Linda Thorson
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Linda Thorson (born 18 June, 1947) came to international attention in 1968, when she won the role of Tara King in the 60s cult classic TV show, "The Avengers". Only 20-years-old at the time, she had the daunting task of replacing Diana Rigg's Emma Pe...
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The New Avengers: The TV Series
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The New Avengers: The TV Series and how it returned: Actress Linda Thorson (Tara King) was the final partner for John Steed in the original, classic Avengers series which ended in 1969. While American (and to some extent British...
Bonus Video: Macnee Advertising Vauxhall Cars
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RinchenChodron wrote...
Very nice job - I do remember him acting tho in the US he was less well known than in England.
Posted June 14, 2009
