Patrick Macnee

The 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 international following back in the Sixties, it has, for many, been nearly forgotten until its revival in its cinematic incarnation in 1998, and its recent re-runs on BBC4 and BBC America in the USA. It has, however, always been a cult favourite and considered by many to be among the best of its genre from that era. The series aired in the United Kingdom from January 1961 until May 1969, and comprised 161 episodes. The Avengers became one of the most ... Read Full Story

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 viewers) had not taken to the character, the French loved her. The story goes that French TV producer Rudolf Roffi employed Thorson and Patrick Macnee (John Steed) to make a TV commercial for champagne (although no evidence of this commercial seems to exist). Roffi had been a fan of the show and now realizing that it was no longer in production, asked Macnee why. He explained that there was no financial backing and even if ... Read Full Story

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 85th year, he has retired from acting, but continues to provide voice overs for a variety of projects. Read Full Story

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 viewers) had not taken to the character, the French loved her. The story goes that French TV producer Rudolf Roffi employed Thorson and Patrick Macnee (John Steed) to make a TV commercial for champagne (although no evidence of this commercial seems to exist). Roffi had been a fan of the show and now realizing that it was no longer in production, asked Macnee why. He explained that there was no financial backing and even if some was forthcoming, he felt a remake would never recapture ... Read Full Story

Patrick Macnee (born February 6, 1922), British actor. Despite numerous roles in theatre, on television and in cinema, Patrick Macnee is still best known for as the inimitable secret agent John Steed in ... Read Full Story