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Roger Moore

Roger Moore in 2009
Born Roger George Moore
14 October 1927 (1927-10-14) (age 82))
Stockwell, London, England
Occupation Actor/Producer
Years active 1945–present
Spouse(s) Doorn van Steyn
(1946–1953)
Dorothy Squires
(1953–1968)
Luisa Mattioli
(1969–1996)
Kristina Tholstrup
(2002–present)
.Sir Roger George Moore, KBE (born 14 October 1927) is a British actor and film producer, perhaps best known for portraying British secret agent James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985.^ Info Born in 1927, Roger Moore played James Bond from 1972 (in "Live and Let Die") to 1985 (in "A View to ...
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 ^ Goldeneye was by far the best of the Bond films.
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 ^ He may be best known for portraying two British action heroes, Simon Templar in the television series "The Saint" from 1962 to 1969, and James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985.

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Early life

.Moore was born in Stockwell, London (sometimes referred to by Moore in interviews as Saint Ockwell).^ Moore was born in the South London suburb of Stockwell.
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 ^ Roger Moore was born on October 14, 1927 in London, England.
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 ^ Movie: Saints and Soldiers Release date: 8/6/2004 Review by Roger Moore of Orlando Sentinel: (3/4) No reference Nicely detailed if slackly paced.
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 .The only child of George Moore, a policeman, and Lillian "Lily" (née Pope), a housewife,[1] he attended Battersea Grammar School, but was evacuated to Holsworthy, Devon during World War II and was then educated at Dr Challoner's Grammar School.^ The son of Lillian Pope, a housewife, and George Moore, a policeman, he attended Battersea Grammar School, but was evacuated to Holsworthy, Devon during World War II and was then educated at Dr Challoner's Grammar School.

 ^ He catalogues the ailments and operations he suffered as an only child growing up in Stockwell, South London, which must have terrified his parents Lily and George, a policeman.
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 ^ From a young boy growing up in London during World War II to how he landed the title role of Simon Templar in "The Saint," a role that paved the way for his being cast as James Bond when Sean Connery retired.
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 .He then attended the College of the Venerable Bede at the University of Durham but never graduated.^ He then briefly attended the University of Durham's College of the Venerable Bede.

 [2] .Upon turning 18, shortly after the end of the war, Moore was conscripted for National Service.^ When the bidding war ended, Roger & Me was sold to Warner Brothers for $3 million, and Moore immediately setup a foundation to help artists like himself get their first start.
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 ^ Then there was the tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, yellow jaundice and the time he split his jaw open in a Jeep accident as an 18-year-old doing National Service in the Army.
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 ^ To serve the confidential nature of his duties, he was accorded the rank of lieutenant in the Special Branch of the R.N.V.R., and it is a measure of the satisfaction his services gave to his superiors that he ended the war with the rank of Commander.
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 .He was commissioned as an officer and eventually became a Captain.^ He was commissioned as an officer and eventually became a Captain.

 .In his usual self-deprecating style, he claimed that his commission was because he physically fitted the stereotype of an officer, rather than having any outstanding ability or leadership skills.^ In his usual self-deprecatory style, he claimed that his commission was because he physically fitted the stereotype of an officer, rather than having any outstanding ability or leadership skills.

 .Moore served in the Royal Army Service Corps, commanding a small depot in West Germany.^ Moore served in the Royal Army Service Corps, commanding a small depot in West Germany.

 ^ To serve the confidential nature of his duties, he was accorded the rank of lieutenant in the Special Branch of the R.N.V.R., and it is a measure of the satisfaction his services gave to his superiors that he ended the war with the rank of Commander.
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 .He later transferred to the entertainment branch (under luminaries such as Spike Milligan), and immediately prior to his National Service, there was a brief stint at RADA (the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), during which his fees were paid by film director Brian Desmond Hurst, who also used Moore as an extra in his film Trottie True.^ He later transferred to the entertainment branch (under luminaries such as Spike Milligan), and immediately prior to his National Service, there was a brief stint at RADA (the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), during which his fees were paid for by flamboyant, openly gay film director Brian Desmond Hurst, who also used Moore as an extra in his film "Trottie True".

 ^ Moore studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before coming to Hollywood under contract to MGM. He appeared in several films before switching to television roles in series such as "Ivanhoe," "The Alaskans" and "Maverick."
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 ^ Moore has starred in hugely popular films and television series in the past fifty years; he played roles such as The Saint, The Persuader and James Bond, 007.
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 .Moore was a classmate at RADA with his future Bond colleague Lois Maxwell, the original Miss Moneypenny.^ Moore was a classmate at RADA with his future Bond colleague Lois Maxwell, the original Miss Moneypenny.

 ^ By the way Miss Moneypenny along with Bond was ficticious!!
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 ^ He appeared alongside Samantha Bond, who played Miss Moneypenny in the Bond films during the Pierce Brosnan era.

 .The young Moore first appeared in films during the mid to late-1940s, as an extra.^ The young Moore first appeared in films during the mid to late-1940s, as an extra.

 ^ Sir MOORE: Well, I'm James Bond except for the people that haven't seen a Bond Film before and the first film they see is with Daniel Craig.
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 ^ He appeared alongside Samantha Bond, who played Miss Moneypenny in the Bond films during the Pierce Brosnan era.

 .Moore's film idol as a child was Stewart Granger.^ Moore's film idol as a child was Stewart Granger.

 ^ As a 17 year old, Moore appeared as an extra in the film "Caesar and Cleopatra" (1945), finally meeting his idol on set.

 ^ Actors: Richard Burton , Roger Moore , Richard Harris , Hardy Kruger , Stewart Granger .
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 .As a 17 year old, Moore appeared as an extra in the film Caesar and Cleopatra (1945), finally meeting his idol on the set.^ As a 17 year old, Moore appeared as an extra in the film "Caesar and Cleopatra" (1945), finally meeting his idol on set.

 ^ The young Moore first appeared in films during the mid to late-1940s, as an extra.

 ^ Can it really be true that Sir Roger Moore is 82 years old?
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 .Moore later worked with Granger in The Wild Geese.^ Moore later worked with Granger in "The Wild Geese".

Career

Roger Moore

Early work (1946–1959)

.In the early 1950s, Moore worked as a male model, appearing in print advertisements for knitwear (earning him the amusing nickname "The Big Knit"), and a wide range of other products such as toothpaste – an element that many critics have used as typifying his lightweight credentials as an actor.^ In the early 1950s, Moore worked as a male model, appearing in print advertisements for knitwear (earning him the amusing nickname 'The Big Knit'), and a wide range of other products such as toothpaste - an element which many critics have used as typifying his lightweight credentials as an actor.

 ^ Although often considered a 'lightweight', due to never having had a significant stage career or having appeared in serious dramas, Moore is the only James Bond actor other than Timothy Dalton who can boast a dramatic education at RADA, the prestigious London drama college.

 ^ Roger Moore's seven years as Simon Templar earned him enough popularity (and credibility) among fans of detective fiction to earn many Bond fans' acceptance, despite the inevitable comparisons to Connery.

 .His earliest known television appearance was on 27 May 1950, in Drawing Room Detective, a one-off programme.^ His earliest known television appearance, at a time when the BBC was the only channel, was on 27 May 1950, in "Drawing Room Detective", a one-off programme.

 Presented by veteran BBC announcer Leslie Mitchell, it invited viewers at home to spot clues to a crime during a playlet, whose actors also included Alec Ross (first husband of Sheila Hancock) and Michael Ripper. .Barring interviews, Moore has not worked for BBC television since.^ Barring interviews, Moore has not worked for BBC television since.

 ^ Since then, "The Persuaders" has enjoyed something of a renaissance both on television and DVD, with the 'rivals' Moore and Curtis reuniting to provide commentaries on the most recent issues.

 ^ Sean Connery , Roger Moore , and Timothy Dalton are interviewed for this work.
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Although Moore won a contract with MGM in the 1950s, the films which followed were not a success and, in his own words, "At MGM, RGM (Roger George Moore) was NBG [no bloody good]." His starring role in The Miracle, a version of the play Das Mirakel for Warner Bros., had been turned down by Dirk Bogarde.
.Eventually, it was television in which Moore made his name.^ Eventually, it was television in which Moore made his name.

 ^ The television series was made in the UK with an eye on the American market, and its success there (and in other countries) made Moore a household name.

 .He was the eponymous hero in the serial Ivanhoe, a very loose adaptation of the romantic novel by Sir Walter Scott, and he also appeared in the series The Alaskans, as well as playing Beau Maverick, an English cousin of frontier gambler Bret Maverick (James Garner) in Maverick.^ He was the eponymous hero in the serial "Ivanhoe", a very loose adaptation of the romantic novel by Sir Walter Scott, and he also appeared in the series "The Alaskans", as well as playing Beau Maverick, an English cousin of frontier gambler Bret Maverick (James Garner) in "Maverick".

 ^ Moore studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before coming to Hollywood under contract to MGM. He appeared in several films before switching to television roles in series such as "Ivanhoe," "The Alaskans" and "Maverick."
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 ^ Moore has starred in hugely popular films and television series in the past fifty years; he played roles such as The Saint, The Persuader and James Bond, 007.
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The Saint (1960–1969)

.Worldwide fame arrived after Lew Grade cast Moore as Simon Templar in a new adaptation of The Saint, based on the novels by Leslie Charteris.^ Based on the stories by Leslie Charteris.
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 ^ Simon Templar aka The Saint (196 .
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 ^ From a young boy growing up in London during World War II to how he landed the title role of Simon Templar in "The Saint," a role that paved the way for his being cast as James Bond when Sean Connery retired.
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 .Moore said in an interview, during 1963, that he wanted to buy the rights of Leslie Charteris's character and the trademarks, but didn't have enough money.^ Moore said in an interview, during 1963, that he wanted to buy the rights of Leslie Charteris's character and the trademarks, but didn't have enough money.

 ^ BLOOD IN THE FACE (1991, 78 minutes) Although Michael Moore didn't direct this documentary on right-wing extremist groups, he does appear halfway through the film as an interviewer.
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 ^ Synopsis: The Saint was a long-running (1963-1969) British TV series based on characters created by Leslie Charteris .
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 .He also joked that the role was supposed to have been meant for Sean Connery who was unavailable.^ He would then assume his most famous role, after being chosen to succeed Sean Connery as the new James Bond, debuting in Live and Let Die in 1973.
  • Amazon.com: The Saint, Set 7: Roger Moore, John Ainsworth, Robert S. Baker, Anthony Bushell, John Paddy Carstairs, David Eady, John Gilling, David Greene, James Hill, Pat Jackson, John Krish, John Kruse, Robert Lynn (II), Ernest Morris, Leslie Norman, Jim O'Connolly, Jeremy Summers, Robert Tronson, Michael Truman: Movies & TV 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: General]

 ^ No matter what role Sean Connery takes on, he plays it as Sean Connery.
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 ^ It was a tougher assignment to replace Connery who had become so established in the role than it was for Connery to please fans of the books when he became 007.
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 .The television series was made in the UK with an eye on the American market, and its success there (and in other countries) made Moore a household name - and in spring 1967 he eventually had reached the level of an international top star.^ Signed on the basis of his good looks to an MGM contract in 1954, Moore began making appearances in American films, none of which amounted to much dramatically; his biggest success of the 1950s was as star of the British-filmed TV series Ivanhoe .
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 ^ Moore never made Bond into a serious, menacing character, a bit dangerous and unpredictable.
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 ^ MOONRAKER They had to top The Spy Who Loved Me, and with the success of Star Wars into space Bond went.
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 .It also established his suave, quipping style which he would carry forward to James Bond.^ It also established his suave, quipping style which he would carry forward to James Bond.

 ^ He would then assume his most famous role, after being chosen to succeed Sean Connery as the new James Bond, debuting in Live and Let Die in 1973.
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 ^ In fact I would argue our vision of Bond as super smooth, suave an debonair is in fact due to Roger Moore's screen incarnation.
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 Moore would also go on to direct several episodes of the later series, which moved into colour in 1967.
.The Saint ran from 1961 for six seasons and 118 episodes, making it (in a tie with The Avengers) the longest-running series of its kind on British television.^ Keel" of The Avengers 1961-62 season.
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 ^ "The Saint" ran for six seasons and 118 episodes, making it (in a tie with "The Avengers") the longest-running series of its kind on British television.

 ^ It was for this series that Moore was paid the then unheard-of sum of one million pounds for a single series, making him the highest paid television actor in the world.

 .However, Moore grew increasingly tired of the role, and was keen to branch out.^ However, Moore grew increasingly tired of the role, and was keen to branch out.

 ^ Moore had what it takes - and besides, the Bond producers wanted to sign him for the role much earlier, but Moore could not get out of an existing contract for “The Saint”.
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 .He made two films immediately after the series had ended: Crossplot, a lightweight 'spy caper' movie, and the more challenging The Man Who Haunted Himself (1971).^ He made two films immediately after the series had ended: "Crossplot", a lightweight 'spy caper' movie, and the more challenging "The Man Who Haunted Himself" (1971).

 ^ Also, as remarked before, the film The Man Who Haunted Himself is quite good.
  • Peter Bradshaw: Why Roger Moore's Post Office advert makes me cry | Film | guardian.co.uk 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ Father Figure: With his third wife Luisa Mattioli and their children Deborah and Geoffrey in a break during the filming of The Man Who Haunted Himself at Elstree Studios in 1970 .
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 .Directed by Basil Dearden, it gave Moore the opportunity to demonstrate a wider versatility than the role of Simon Templar had allowed, although reviews at the time were lukewarm, and both did little business at the box office.^ Directed by Basil Dearden, it gave Moore the opportunity to demonstrate a wider versatility than the role of Simon Templar had allowed, although reviews at the time were lukewarm, and both did little business at the box office.

 ^ Moore was a great Simon Templar but for the most part a really mediocre James Bond.
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 ^ Also, DVD sales and rentals account for more sales than box office.
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 .Despite the initial reviews The Man Who Haunted Himself is now considered a very under-rated film and the role is considered one of Moore's finest performances among his fans.^ Also, as remarked before, the film The Man Who Haunted Himself is quite good.
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 ^ Father Figure: With his third wife Luisa Mattioli and their children Deborah and Geoffrey in a break during the filming of The Man Who Haunted Himself at Elstree Studios in 1970 .
  • 'I'm a happy hypochondriac,' says Roger Moore | Mail Online 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.dailymail.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ Movie: After the Sunset Release date: 11/12/2004 Review by Roger Moore of Orlando Sentinel: (3/4) No reference One of the worst heist pictures ever.
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After The Saint (1969–1973)

Television lured Moore back to star, alongside Tony Curtis, in what has become another cult series, The Persuaders!. It featured the adventures of two millionaire playboys across Europe. .It was for this series that Moore was paid the then unheard-of sum of £1 million for a single series, making him the highest paid television actor in the world.^ Moore has starred in hugely popular films and television series in the past fifty years; he played roles such as The Saint, The Persuader and James Bond, 007.
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 ^ Relegated mainly to a series of flops through the 1990s, Moore appeared in such efforts as The Quest (1996) and Spice World (1997) and gained most of his exposure that decade as a television talk show and documentary host.
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 ^ Includes all episodes from the 1960's television series that starred Roger Moore in the title role.
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 .However, Lew Grade claimed in his autobiography Still Dancing, that Moore and Curtis "didn't hit it off all that well". Curtis refused to spend more time on set than was strictly necessary, while Moore was always willing to work overtime.^ ALL of Moore's films were hits.
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 ^ However, Lew Grade claimed in his autobiography "Still Dancing", that Moore and Curtis 'didn't hit it off all that well', Curtis refusing to spend more time on set than was strictly necessary, while Moore was always willing to work overtime.

 ^ Moore left his first wife, skater Doorn Van Steyn, for singer Dorothy Squires, who was several years his senior but was, at that time, considerably more famous than he was.
.The series failed in America, where it had been pre-sold to ABC, but it was successful in Australia and in Europe.^ The series failed in America, where it had been pre-sold to ABC- but it was successful in Australia and in Europe.

 .In Germany, where the series was aired under the name Die Zwei, it became a hit through a special funny dubbing that only barely used the original translations of the dialogs.^ The 80s films, the original Lethel Weapon and Die Hard films to name two at least had some decent dialog, some interesting characters to make up for kind of crazy plots.
  • In Defense of Roger Moore as James Bond Or, Why Is Chris MatthewsFantasizing About Blowing Up Rush Limbaugh's Head? - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC reason.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ If Hugh Jackman was under serious consideration, then the Bond producers don't have a problem using an actor who is already known for a mainstream character.
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 ^ In 1962, Moore became a superstar when he landed the leading role in the TV series "The Saint," an international smash hit.
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 And in Britain it was also popular, although on its premiere on the ITV network, it was beaten in the ratings by repeats of Monty Python's Flying Circus on BBC1. When Channel 4 repeated both The Avengers and The Persuaders! in 1995, it was generally agreed that the latter, which had not been seen for many years, had not aged as well as the former. It has not been seen on any of the five main UK terrestrial channels since.[3][4]
Since then, The Persuaders! has enjoyed something of a renaissance both on television and DVD, with the 'rivals' Moore and Curtis reuniting to provide commentaries on the most recent issues. .In France, where the series (entitled Amicalement Vôtre) had always been popular, the DVD releases accompanied a monthly magazine of the same name.^ In France, where the series (entitled "Amicalement Vtre") had always been popular, the DVD releases accompanied a monthly magazine of the same name.

James Bond (1973–1985)

.There are many apocryphal stories as to when Moore's name was first dropped as a possible candidate for the role of James Bond.^ There are many apocryphal stories as to when Moore's name was first dropped as a possible candidate for the role of James Bond.

 ^ Roger Moore 4 Roger Moore did a great job with the role of James Bond.
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 ^ Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom Birthday: October 14, 1927 To some, Roger Moore was just a pale imitation of his predecessor Sean Connery when he took on the role of super-spy, James Bond, in 1973.
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 Some sources, specifically Albert R. Broccoli from his autobiography When The Snow Melts, claim that Moore was considered for Dr. No, and that he was Ian Fleming's favorite for the role after apparently having seen Moore as Simon Templar in The Saint; however, the series did not begin airing in the United Kingdom until 4 October 1962  – one day before the premiere of Dr. No, although it's possible that the show began filming before or around the film.
.Other sources, such as the commentary for the special edition DVDs,[5] claim that Moore was passed over for Bond in favour of someone who was older.^ Other sources, such as the insert for the special edition DVDs, claim that Moore was passed over for Bond in favour of someone who was older.

 ^ Since then, "The Persuaders" has enjoyed something of a renaissance both on television and DVD, with the 'rivals' Moore and Curtis reuniting to provide commentaries on the most recent issues.

 ^ Roger Moore 2 Not a bad actor overall, but the older I get the less I like the smarmy take on Bond (I grew up with Moore, and liked him until my mid-teens.
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 .As Moore is older than Sean Connery, this is probably not true.^ As Moore is older than Sean Connery, this is probably not true.

 ^ Roger Moore 5 Roger Moore was infinitely better than Sean Connery.
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 ^ James Bond character is scottish and then Sean Connery accent is more appropiate than Roger Moore.
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 .Publicly, Moore was not linked to the role of 007 until 1967, when Harry Saltzman claimed he would make a good Bond, but also displayed misgivings owing to his popularity as Simon Templar.^ Publicly, Moore wasn't linked to the role of 007 until 1967, when Harry Saltzman claimed he would make a good Bond, but also displayed misgivings due to his popularity as Simon Templar.

 ^ Roger Moore, a good Bond?
  • Peter Bradshaw: Why Roger Moore's Post Office advert makes me cry | Film | guardian.co.uk 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ Moore has starred in hugely popular films and television series in the past fifty years; he played roles such as The Saint, The Persuader and James Bond, 007.
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 .Nevertheless, Moore was finally cast as James Bond in Live and Let Die (1973).^ Let James Bond ask you .
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 ^ Live and Let Die is the best Bond film of all-time.
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 ^ Live & Let Die is a brilliant Bond film.
  • In Defence of Roger Moore, OO7! 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.empireonline.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .There was considerable surprise when Moore was unveiled as the new Bond in late 1972, since at 45 he was already five years older than Connery had been during the filming of Diamonds Are Forever (1971).^ Roger Moore's are the worst Bond films.
  • FARK.com: (4011200) Roger Moore hates the new James Bond movie franchise. With cinematic masterpieces like Moonraker, who are we to argue? 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.fark.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Moore has starred in hugely popular films and television series in the past fifty years; he played roles such as The Saint, The Persuader and James Bond, 007.
  • Roger Moore My Word is My Bond 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.femail.com.au [Source type: General]

 ^ Connery’s campy Bond, spoofed by Austin Powers in the late 1990’s, had already begun to become a joke during the 1960’s, and was spoofed by Dean Martin in the Matt Helm series.
  • Wormbrain 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC wormbrain.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.Roger Moore's twelve years as James Bond earned him enough popularity (and credibility) among fans of detective fiction to earn many Bond fans' acceptance, despite the inevitable comparisons to Connery.^ Roger Moore brings James Bond tales to Huntington .
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 ^ Responses to “Roger Moore was the best Bond” .
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 ^ Roger Moore’s Bond was a joker .
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 .Moore played Bond in Live and Let Die (1973); The Man with the Golden Gun (1974); The Spy Who Loved Me (1977); Moonraker (1979); For Your Eyes Only (1981); Octopussy (1983) and A View to a Kill (1985).^ In Live and Let Die, The Man with the Golden Gun and A View to a Kill there was no real threat to world peace.
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 ^ Rate this: 66% from 3,715 members our price: £11.03 For Your Eyes Only - BLU-RAY Version (1981) Starring: Roger Moore , Carole Bouquet , Topol Director: John Glen Certificate: Moore makes his fifth appearance as 007 in this, the twelfth Bond film.
  • Roger Moore (The Saint Steps In... To Television, Boat Trip, The James Bond Story and Secret KGB JFK Assassination Files) - news, photos, filmography, rent DVDs from LOVEFiLM 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.lovefilm.com [Source type: General]

 ^ I watched For Your Eyes Only two weeks ago for the first time in years.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.To date, Moore is the longest-serving James Bond actor, having spent twelve years in the role (from his debut in 1973, to his retirement from the role in 1985), and made seven official films.^ Moore played Bond in seven films from 1973-1985.
  • Roger Moore My Word is My Bond 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.femail.com.au [Source type: General]

 ^ Roger Moore 4 Roger Moore did a great job with the role of James Bond.
  • Roger Moore - Reviews on RateItAll 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ This is the worst Bond film ever made.
  • Wormbrain 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC wormbrain.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .(Connery also made seven, but his last Bond film, Never Say Never Again (1983), was not part of the "official" EON Productions series).^ This is the worst Bond film ever made.
  • Wormbrain 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC wormbrain.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Roger Moore was fifty-seven when he starred in his last Bond film.
  • Roger Moore - Reviews on RateItAll 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Considering that Connery had the first mover advantage and became immensely popular, Moore must be considered the better Bond, since he was just as popular and played Bond more often in the 'official' series.
  • In Defense of Roger Moore as James Bond Or, Why Is Chris MatthewsFantasizing About Blowing Up Rush Limbaugh's Head? - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC reason.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .He is also the oldest actor to play Bond: he was 45 when he debuted, and 58 when he announced his retirement on 3 December 1985. It was agreed by all involved that Moore was too old for the role by that point; he had actually tried to leave the role after For Your Eyes Only.^ Moore all the way for me too, the only Bond film he made that I don't like is For Your Eyes Only.
  • In Defence of Roger Moore, OO7! 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.empireonline.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ For Your Eyes Only came around .
  • Roger Moore - Reviews on RateItAll 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ He's actually my favorite actor in the role.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.Moore's James Bond was light-hearted, more so than any other official actor to portray the character.^ James Bond character is scottish and then Sean Connery accent is more appropiate than Roger Moore.
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 ^ He’s been Bond more than the others .
  • Wormbrain 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC wormbrain.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Roger Moore on being James Bond .
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 Connery's style, even in its lighter moments, was that of a focused, determined agent. .Moore often portrayed 007 as somewhat of a playboy, with tongue firmly in cheek, but also as a very capable and seasoned detective.^ They learned very quickly when Timothy Dalton bombed against Batman, that it wasnt the 007 Franchise, but Roger Moore Appeal with a worldwide audience.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Roger Moore 4 Sean Connery was still the greatest actor to portray 007.
  • Roger Moore - Reviews on RateItAll 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Synopsis: The popular tongue-in-cheek western series Maverick entered its fourth season one "Maverick" shy.
  • Roger Moore Filmography 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.fandango.com [Source type: General]

 .The humour served Moore and his fans well through most of his Bond tenure.^ Roger Moore 5 definitely the most suitable Bond.
  • Roger Moore - Reviews on RateItAll 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Moore was a great Simon Templar but for the most part a really mediocre James Bond.
  • FARK.com: (4011200) Roger Moore hates the new James Bond movie franchise. With cinematic masterpieces like Moonraker, who are we to argue? 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.fark.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Live and Let Die was certainly silly, but frankly I found most Moore Bond films that way.
  • In Defense of Roger Moore as James Bond Or, Why Is Chris MatthewsFantasizing About Blowing Up Rush Limbaugh's Head? - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC reason.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.Although often considered a 'lightweight', owing to never having had a significant stage career or having appeared in serious dramas, Moore can boast a dramatic education at RADA, the prestigious London drama college.^ He began his film, radio and stage career just after World War II (his early credits are often confused with American actor Roger Moore, a minor Columbia contractee of the 1940s), and also performed with a military entertainment unit.
  • Roger Moore - Ask.com 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.ask.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Considering that Connery had the first mover advantage and became immensely popular, Moore must be considered the better Bond, since he was just as popular and played Bond more often in the 'official' series.
  • In Defense of Roger Moore as James Bond Or, Why Is Chris MatthewsFantasizing About Blowing Up Rush Limbaugh's Head? - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC reason.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Moore never made Bond into a serious, menacing character, a bit dangerous and unpredictable.
  • Roger Moore - Reviews on RateItAll 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .However, Moore only attended for six months in 1945. In 2004, Moore was voted 'Best Bond' in an Academy Awards poll and won with a large 62% of votes whilst in late 2008, he also topped another poll on moviefans.com beating new Bond star Daniel Craig with 56% of votes.^ We need to get rid of Daniel Craig and find a new James Bond.
  • Wormbrain 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC wormbrain.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Also, Moore was the best dressed Bond.
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 ^ Responses to “Roger Moore was the best Bond” .
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.It is often overlooked that during Moore's Bond period he starred in 13 other films, including the successful thriller Gold (1974) and even made a cameo as Chief Inspector Clouseau, posing as a famous movie star, in Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) (for which he was credited as "Turk Thrust II").^ Kliatba Ruovho pantera (1983) Curse of the Pink Panther .
  • Roger Moore filmografia 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.filmklub.sk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Connery ish movie Bond, period.
  • In Defense of Roger Moore as James Bond Or, Why Is Chris MatthewsFantasizing About Blowing Up Rush Limbaugh's Head? - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC reason.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ February 6, 2009 Movie review: The Pink Panther 2 -- 2 out of 5 stars .
  • Movie Reviews by Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel critic - KFSM 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.kfsm.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .However, most of these films were not critically acclaimed.^ View Orlando Sentinel movie critic Roger Moore's film reviews, the most recent releases at the top.
  • Movie Reviews by Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel critic - KFSM 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.kfsm.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ After eventually viewing the earlier films in the series starring Sean Connery as 007, I changed my mind as most do; however, Moore still comes in second.
  • Roger Moore - Reviews on RateItAll 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Although I was drawn here initially by your film criticism, I've most enjoyed your reminiscences.
  • Nil by mouth - Roger Ebert's Journal 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC blogs.suntimes.com [Source type: General]

 .Moore was widely criticized for making three movies in South Africa under the Apartheid regime during the 1970s.^ View Orlando Sentinel movie critic Roger Moore's film reviews, the most recent releases at the top.
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 ^ Movie: Date Movie Release date: 2/17/2006 Review by Roger Moore of Orlando Sentinel: (3/4) No reference It's not enough to just make the reference.
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 ^ Movie: Tsotsi Release date: 2/24/2006 Review by Roger Moore of Orlando Sentinel: (7/0) It is a first peek at a South Africa that doesn't need a Hollywood studio or Hollywood stars to p...
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Post-James Bond career (1985–present)

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.His post-Bond acting career has been light.^ If you want to talk with him about his life or his acting career as "The Saint," as Bond, that's James Bond, give us a call.
  • Roger Moore: On Being Bond (And More) : NPR 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.npr.org [Source type: General]

 In the words of his friend Michael Caine, with whom he co-starred in the unsuccessful Bullseye! (1990), "Now he can't get a job."[6] .At the age of 74, Moore was given the chance to go against type with his portrayal of a flamboyant homosexual (with James Bond characteristics) in Boat Trip (2002).^ Roger Moore on being James Bond .
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 ^ Moore has starred in hugely popular films and television series in the past fifty years; he played roles such as The Saint, The Persuader and James Bond, 007.
  • Roger Moore My Word is My Bond 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.femail.com.au [Source type: General]

 ^ James Bond character is scottish and then Sean Connery accent is more appropiate than Roger Moore.
  • Wormbrain 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC wormbrain.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.Moore confirmed he has completely retired from acting in an article for The Sunday Telegraph magazine in April 2009. In a commercial for London's 2012 Olympic bid, Moore once again suited up as James Bond.^ Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom Birthday: October 14, 1927 To some, Roger Moore was just a pale imitation of his predecessor Sean Connery when he took on the role of super-spy, James Bond, in 1973.
  • Roger Moore - Yahoo! TV 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC tv.yahoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ From a young boy growing up in London during World War II to how he landed the title role of Simon Templar in "The Saint," a role that paved the way for his being cast as James Bond when Sean Connery retired.
  • Roger Moore: On Being Bond (And More) : NPR 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.npr.org [Source type: General]

 ^ Roger Moore 2 Not a bad actor overall, but the older I get the less I like the smarmy take on Bond (I grew up with Moore, and liked him until my mid-teens.
  • Roger Moore - Reviews on RateItAll 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .He appeared alongside Samantha Bond, who played Miss Moneypenny in the Bond films during the Pierce Brosnan era.^ Pierce Brosnan playing James Bond on the set of the film Goldeneye).
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Moore has starred in hugely popular films and television series in the past fifty years; he played roles such as The Saint, The Persuader and James Bond, 007.
  • Roger Moore My Word is My Bond 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.femail.com.au [Source type: General]

 ^ So, my #1 Bond film just happens to have Roger Moore playing Bond.
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 .He still appears regularly on chat shows, chiefly to promote the work of UNICEF.^ A few of us still keep in touch and regularly chat on IRC (internet relay chat, the closest thing to the BBS experience that still exists.
  • Nil by mouth - Roger Ebert's Journal 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC blogs.suntimes.com [Source type: General]
In 2009 Moore appeared in an advert for the Post Office.
.He also played the role of a secret agent in the Victoria Wood Christmas Special on BBC1 show over the festive period in 2009. Filming all his scenes in the London Eye, his mission was to eliminate another agent whose file photo looks just like Pierce Brosnan.^ Pierce Brosnan playing James Bond on the set of the film Goldeneye).
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: General]

 ^ I like Pierce Brosnan a lot.
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 ^ Moore has starred in hugely popular films and television series in the past fifty years; he played roles such as The Saint, The Persuader and James Bond, 007.
  • Roger Moore My Word is My Bond 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.femail.com.au [Source type: General]

Humanitarian work

.In 1983, his life changed when filming his sixth film as James Bond in India.^ James Bond: Chobotnika (1983) Octopussy .
  • Roger Moore filmografia 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.filmklub.sk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Moore, I know you were a famous actor since the days you played the Saint, but how did becoming James Bond changed you as a person?
  • Connect the World: Blog Archive - Connector of the day: Roger Moore « - Blogs from CNN.com 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC connecttheworld.blogs.cnn.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Sir MOORE: Well, I'm James Bond except for the people that haven't seen a Bond Film before and the first film they see is with Daniel Craig.
  • Roger Moore: On Being Bond (And More) : NPR 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.npr.org [Source type: General]

 Shocked at the poverty in India, he became interested in the Third World humanitarian effort. .His friend Audrey Hepburn had impressed him with her work for UNICEF, and consequently he became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1991. He was the voice of 'Santa' in the UNICEF cartoon The Fly Who Loved Me.^ However, with assistance from the deceased's girl-friend, a bunch of hippies and Chief Inspector Teal, working with him in an unusual alliance,..
  • Roger Moore (The Saint Steps In... To Television, Boat Trip, The James Bond Story and Secret KGB JFK Assassination Files) - news, photos, filmography, rent DVDs from LOVEFiLM 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.lovefilm.com [Source type: General]

 ^ This group included a disparate group of friends that included a concierge who was much too intelligent to be a concierge, a Carabinieri, a waiter, and a woman I loved.
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 ^ Congratulations in your current work as UNICEF goodwill ambassador and a happy birthday in advance.
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 [7]
Moore was involved in the production of a video for PETA that protests against the production and wholesale of foie gras. Moore narrates the video.[8] .His assistance in this situation, and being a strong spokesperson against foie gras, has led to the department store Selfridges agreeing to remove foie gras from their shelves.^ September 30th, 2009 1807 GMT Get a life on campaigning against foie gras.
  • Connect the World: Blog Archive - Connector of the day: Roger Moore « - Blogs from CNN.com 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC connecttheworld.blogs.cnn.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Will you agree that foie gras tastes really good?
  • Connect the World: Blog Archive - Connector of the day: Roger Moore « - Blogs from CNN.com 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC connecttheworld.blogs.cnn.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Moore, who appeared in seven Bond movies from 1973 to 1985, is leading the fight against foie gras, which is made from the enlarged liver of a duck or goose.
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Personal life

.Moore left his first wife, skater Doorn Van Steyn, for singer Dorothy Squires, who was several years his senior but was, at that time, considerably more famous than he was, and they lived together for a short time in Dafen, Llanelli, South Wales.^ I watched For Your Eyes Only two weeks ago for the first time in years.
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 ^ When Moore arrived back in Michigan, he began to study General Motors' effect on the town more fastidiously than he had done before.
  • [alt.tv.tv-nation] Michael Moore FAQ (Part 1 of 3) 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.faqs.org [Source type: General]
  • Michael Moore FAQ - WikiFAQ - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.wikifaq.com [Source type: General]

 ^ James Bond character is scottish and then Sean Connery accent is more appropiate than Roger Moore.
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 .In turn, while filming in Italy in 1961, he abandoned Squires (who sued him for attempted reinstatement of conjugal rights) for Italian actress Luisa Mattioli.^ I remember seeing him on television in Basil Dearden's 1970 thriller The Man Who Haunted Himself – a very decent film.
  • Peter Bradshaw: Why Roger Moore's Post Office advert makes me cry | Film | guardian.co.uk 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ Deputy Fred, the sheriff in the film who evicts families from their homes, has sued me because he believes his "performance" in the film should be compensated.
  • [alt.tv.tv-nation] Michael Moore FAQ (Part 1 of 3) 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.faqs.org [Source type: General]
  • Michael Moore FAQ - WikiFAQ - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.wikifaq.com [Source type: General]

 .He lived with Mattioli until their marriage in 1969, after Squires finally granted Moore a divorce.^ Roger Moore, the screen icon and living legend is finally sharing his story with millions of fans that have been waiting for his official autobiography.
  • Roger Moore My Word is My Bond 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.femail.com.au [Source type: General]

 .Moore has a daughter and two sons with Mattioli; his son Geoffrey Moore is also an actor and used to own a restaurant in London.^ And for my own two cents worth about previous Bond actors...
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Roger Moore 4 As the Bond of my generation, I used to think Roger Moore was the best actor to play the role.
  • Roger Moore - Reviews on RateItAll 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Daughter Deborah Moore made a guest appearance as a flight attendant in Die Another Day.^ Made guest appearance on the popular ABC series "Alias" .
  • Roger Moore - Yahoo! TV 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC tv.yahoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Blofeld, the annoying performance by Lynn-Holly Johnson), but it was really the Casino Royale to Moonraker's Die Another Day.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ And contrary to popular belief, I don't think Die Another Day is the worst Bond movie.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: General]

 Again, he unexpectedly ended this marriage in 1993, later marrying former Cote d'Azur neighbour, the Danish-Swedish multi-millionaire Kristina 'Kiki' Tholstrup.
.Moore lived in Royal Tunbridge Wells for a period after early success in The Saint, and then moved to Surrey before relocating to Hollywood.^ Sir MOORE: Well, I saw "Casino Royale."
  • Roger Moore: On Being Bond (And More) : NPR 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.npr.org [Source type: General]

 .During filming of The Spy Who Loved Me "villain" Curd Jürgens made the offer to Moore to spend some time at his home in Gstaad, which Moore enjoyed having taken up skiing.^ "The Spy Who Loved Me" was hands down the best Moore flick.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: General]

 ^ His initial Bond effort was 1973's Live and Let Die , but the consensus (in which the actor heartily concurred) was that Moore didn't truly "grow" into the character until 1977's The Spy Who Loved Me .
  • Roger Moore - Ask.com 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.ask.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ But the way I look at it, I always remember my dear old mother (who loved Connery) admitting that Roger Moore was dashing, especially in The Spy Who Loved Me, when he has the tuxedo on for a good bit of the film and indeed when he had the navy stuff on.
  • In Defence of Roger Moore, OO7! 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.empireonline.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 When he married Kiki Tholstrup, he set up a routine of spending winters in Gstaad, and summer at his apartment in Monaco. After 15 years in Gstaad, he now resides in the winter at his chalet in Crans-Montana, Valais.[10]

Royal Circles

.Moore has a friendship with some of the Danish royals; Prince Joachim and his then-wife Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg invited him and his wife Kiki to attend the christening of their youngest son, Prince Felix.^ The dude killed his wife and Roger Moore pats him on the head and laughs?!?
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On 24 May 2008 he and his wife attended the wedding of Prince Joachim and his French fiancée Marie Cavallier. He is also known to be a friend of H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Honours

.In 1999, Moore was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE),[11] and a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) on 14 June 2003.[12] The citation on the knighthood was for Moore's charity work,[12] which has dominated his public life for more than a decade.^ I knew then there had to be more to life than this.
  • Roger And Me Script - transcript from the screenplay and/or Michael Moore movie 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.script-o-rama.com [Source type: Original source]

 ^ Movie: After the Sunset Release date: 11/12/2004 Review by Roger Moore of Orlando Sentinel: (3/4) No reference One of the worst heist pictures ever.
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 ^ Movie: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Release date: 11/14/2003 Review by Roger Moore of Orlando Sentinel: (7/0) A thrilling, sweeping, visually stunning Napoleonic War adventure set on the high seas.
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 .In perhaps his final riposte to the critics, Moore said that the citation "meant far more to me than if I had got it for acting...^ When Moore arrived back in Michigan, he began to study General Motors' effect on the town more fastidiously than he had done before.
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 ^ In fact on the rare occassions that Moore acted more like the Bond of the novels it had far more impact.
  • In Defence of Roger Moore, OO7! 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.empireonline.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Roger Moore's eyebrow was more expressive and less stiff than Connery.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 I was proud because I received it on behalf of UNICEF as a whole and for all it has achieved over the years".
.On 11 October 2007, (3 days before he turned 80), Moore was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work on television and in film.^ Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame .
  • Roger Moore - Yahoo! TV 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC tv.yahoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ What films/television has Michael Moore been involved with?
  • Michael Moore FAQ - WikiFAQ - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.wikifaq.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Moore has starred in hugely popular films and television series in the past fifty years; he played roles such as The Saint, The Persuader and James Bond, 007.
  • Roger Moore My Word is My Bond 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.femail.com.au [Source type: General]

 .Attending the ceremony were family, friends, and Richard Kiel, whom he had acted with in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker.^ Bold moment after the successes of Spy Who Loved and Moonraker.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and its near copy Moonraker (1979) are probably his best Bond movies as not only were the scripts better, but he and the fans had finally grown comfortable with his portrayal of the secret agent.
  • Roger Moore - Reviews on RateItAll 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.rateitall.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Metairie, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral.
  • Roger/Rogers Obituaries 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.caissy.com [Source type: General]

 Moore's Star was the 2,350th star installed, and is appropriately located at 7007 Hollywood Boulevard.[13][14]

Awards

For his charity work
  • 2008: Dag Hammarskjöld Award (from the UN)
  • 2005: UNICEF Snowflake Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award
  • 2003: German Federal Service Cross: for his work battling child traffickers as special representative to UNICEF
  • 2003: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • 1999: Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Lifetime achievements awards
  • 2008: Commander of the National Order of Arts and Letters (France)
  • 2007: Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • 2002: Monte Carlo TV Festival (Lifetime Achievement Award)
  • 2001: Lifetime achievement award (Filmfestival, Jamaica)
  • 1997: Palm Springs film festival, USA, Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 1995: TELE GATTO (Italian TV; Lifetime Achievement Award)
  • 1991: GOLDEN CAMERA (German TV; lifetime achievement award)
  • 1990: BAMBI (Lifetime Achievement Award from the German magazine BUNTE)
For his acting
  • 1981: OTTO (Most popular Film Star; from German Magazine BRAVO)
  • 1980: SATURN Award (Most Popular International Performer)
  • 1980: GOLDEN GLOBE: World Film Favorite-Male
  • 1973: BAMBI (shared with Tony Curtis for "The Persuaders", from the German magazine BUNTE)
  • 1973: BEST ACTOR IN TV, award from the french magazine TELE-7-JOURS, shared with Tony Curtis for "The Persuaders"
  • 1967: ONDAS-AWARD (Spanish TV for "The Saint")
  • 1967: OTTO (Most popular TV-star for "The Saint"; from German magazine BRAVO)

Publications

.Moore wrote a book about the filming of Live and Let Die, based on his diaries.^ Live and Let Die is the best Bond film of all-time.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Live & Let Die is a brilliant Bond film.
  • In Defence of Roger Moore, OO7! 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.empireonline.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ ORIGINAL: great_badir I generally can't stand Bond, but I think Live & Let Die is a brilliant film in itself and Rog's on-set diary is an excellent read.
  • In Defence of Roger Moore, OO7! 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.empireonline.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Roger Moore as James Bond: Roger Moore's Own Account of Filming Live and Let Die was published in London in 1973, by Pan Books.^ Movie: Incredibles, The Release date: 11/5/2004 Review by Roger Moore of Orlando Sentinel: (3/4) No reference A spirited state-of-the-art riff on vintage James Bond movies and the superhero ethos of the 1950...
  • 572 Reviews by Roger Moore 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.flicks.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Movie: Die Another Day Release date: 11/22/2002 Review by Roger Moore of Orlando Sentinel: (3/4) No reference The latest and least of the Pierce Brosnan Bonds.
  • 572 Reviews by Roger Moore 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.flicks.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ September 30th, 2009 1016 GMT Dear Roger Moore, According to you, who is the most "HATED" James Bond villain?
  • Connect the World: Blog Archive - Connector of the day: Roger Moore « - Blogs from CNN.com 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC connecttheworld.blogs.cnn.com [Source type: General]

 The book includes an acknowledgment to Sean Connery, with whom Moore has been friends for many years: "I would also like to thank Sean Connery – with whom it would not have been possible."
.Moore's autobiography My Word is My Bond (ISBN 0061673889 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0061673889 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) was published by Collins in the US in November 2008. It was published in the UK by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd on 2 October 2008 (ISBN 9781843173182).^ Roger Moore My Word is My Bond Harper Collins Publishers Australia Author: Roger Moore RRP: $49.99 ISBN: 9780732288716 .
  • Roger Moore My Word is My Bond 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.femail.com.au [Source type: General]

 ^ This article was published on guardian.co.uk at 10.28 GMT on Wednesday 28 October 2009.
  • Peter Bradshaw: Why Roger Moore's Post Office advert makes me cry | Film | guardian.co.uk 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ And more over, what if my thinking Moore is a fucking stiff has nothing to do with the books and everything to do with his awful acting in the awful movies he made?
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 [15][16]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1945 Perfect Strangers
Caesar and Cleopatra Roman soldier
1946 Gaiety George
Piccadilly Incident
1949 Paper Orchid
Trottie True
1950 Honeymoon Deferred
1951 One Wild Oat
1954 The Last Time I Saw Paris
1955 Interrupted Melody
The King's Thief Jack
1956 Diane Prince Henri (later King Henry II)
1959 The Miracle Captain Michael Stuart
1961 The Sins of Rachel Cade
Gold of the Seven Saints
1962 Romulus and the Sabines
No Man's Land
1968 Vendetta for the Saint Simon Templar
The Fiction Makers Simon Templar
1969 Crossplot Gary Fenn
1970 The Man Who Haunted Himself Harold Pelham
1973 Live and Let Die James Bond
1974 Gold Rod Slater
The Man with the Golden Gun James Bond
1975 That Lucky Touch
1976 London Conspiracy
Sherlock Holmes in New York Sherlock Holmes
Street People
Shout at the Devil Sebastian Oldsmith
1977 The Spy Who Loved Me James Bond
1978 The Wild Geese Lieutenant Shaun Fynn
1979 Escape to Athena Major Otto Hecht
Moonraker James Bond
1980 North Sea Hijack Rufus Excalibur ffolkes Also known as ffolkes
The Sea Wolves Captain Gavin Stewart
Sunday Lovers
1981 The Cannonball Run Seymour Goldfarb as Roger Moore
For Your Eyes Only James Bond
1983 Octopussy James Bond
Curse of the Pink Panther Chief Insp. Jacques Clouseau
1984 The Naked Face
1985 A View to a Kill James Bond
1987 The Magic Snowman Voice
1990 Fire, Ice and Dynamite Sir George Windsor
Bullseye!
1992 Bed and Breakfast
1994 The Man Who Wouldn't Die TV
1996 The Quest Lord Edgar Dobbs
1997 The Saint Radio Announcer Voice
Spice World The Chief
2001 The Enemy
2002 Na Svoji Vesni
2002 Boat Trip Lloyd Faversham
2005 Charles Lindbergh: The True Story Documentary, Narrator
Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie January Q. Irontail Voice, TV Film
2008 Agent Crush Burt Gasket Voice

Criticism

.Moore has had, and continues to have, an enormous fanbase worldwide, particularly in Western Europe and in the USA, and, as James Bond, was undeniably one of the film world's top box office stars for most of the 1970s.^ Moore has starred in hugely popular films and television series in the past fifty years; he played roles such as The Saint, The Persuader and James Bond, 007.
  • Roger Moore My Word is My Bond 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.femail.com.au [Source type: General]

 ^ (Or maybe Martin Campbell is just the only one who knows how to make a quality Bond film anymore.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Ironically, the most realistic spies in Bond films are all the other 00's- the annonymous ones that are either killed or never heard from again.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .However, those fans of his from outside the UK have often been disappointed to find that, in Britain, he is not critically respected in the way that Sean Connery is.^ Sean Connery all the way.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ I'd rather watch Moore suavely ham his way through, say Octopussy than Sean Connery sleepwalk through Thunderball.
  • In Defense of Roger Moore as James Bond Or, Why Is Chris MatthewsFantasizing About Blowing Up Rush Limbaugh's Head? - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC reason.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 [17]
He has been unpopular with critics, who have often derided his acting as limited and wooden. In the New York Times of 29 December 1974, Vincent Canby sarcastically wrote that he hereby awarded Moore "the Kabuki Acting Award… in recognition of the manner in which he has reduced all human emotions to a series of variations on one gesture, the raising of the right eyebrow." And in The Good Film And Video Guide (published 1986), David Shipman wrote of A View to a Kill that Moore as James Bond was "not so much like a piece of plastic, as something embalmed but moving." John Brosnan, who with his 1972 book, James Bond In The Cinema, became the first writer to seriously consider the phenomenon of the Bond movies in themselves, as opposed to the books, consistently urged Broccoli to replace Moore, writing in his review of Moonraker in Starburst magazine that he was "plastic...more James Bland than James Bond."[18]
.The satirical British TV show Spitting Image once had a sketch in which their latex likeness of Moore, when asked to display emotions by an offscreen director, does nothing but raise an eyebrow.^ NOthing against the man I like him in what he currently does but, my god.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Roger Moore *raises an eyebrow* is brilliant as Bond!
  • In Defence of Roger Moore, OO7! 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.empireonline.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Movie: Serenity Release date: 9/30/2005 Review by Roger Moore of Orlando Sentinel: (7/0) It would make a cute TV show.
  • 572 Reviews by Roger Moore 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.flicks.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Moore himself has stated that he thought the sketch was funny, and took it in good humour.^ I also like Moore's willingness to poke fun at himself in his opinion of Die Another Day: "I thought it just went too far — and that's from me, the first Bond in space!
  • In Defense of Roger Moore as James Bond Or, Why Is Chris MatthewsFantasizing About Blowing Up Rush Limbaugh's Head? - Hit & Run : Reason Magazine 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC reason.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 Indeed, he had always embraced the 'eyebrows' gag wholeheartedly, slyly claiming that he "only had three expressions as Bond: right eyebrow raised, left eyebrow raised and eyebrows crossed when grabbed by Jaws." Spitting Image continued the joke, featuring a Bond movie spoof, The Man with the Wooden Delivery, with Moore's puppet receiving orders from Margaret Thatcher to kill Mikhail Gorbachev, and many other comedy shows of that time ridiculed Moore's acting, Rory Bremner once claiming to have had a death threat from an irate fan of Moore's, following one such routine.[19]
.When Moore was made the subject of an edition of the BBC1 series Best Of British on 22 October 1999, the review in Time Out stated he should not have been included, due to being "second-rate". Similarly, reviewing the programme in The Stage, comedy writer Harry Venning wrote that, while he personally enjoyed The Saint and The Persuaders, and "although he (Moore) certainly holds a place in the nation's affection it would be hard to think of anything he has ever been best at.....his movie career has been largely undistinguished, and there is more chance of finding Glenn Miller's plane than anyone who thinks Moore was the definitive James Bond.^ Movie review: Adventureland -- 3 out of 5 stars .
  • Movie Reviews by Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel critic - OrlandoSentinel.com 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.orlandosentinel.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Movie review: Up -- 4 out of 5 stars .
  • Movie Reviews by Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel critic - OrlandoSentinel.com 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.orlandosentinel.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ I don't think that Moore is the worst Bond.
  • Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. 11 January 2010 21:23 UTC www.aintitcool.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .I suspect we love him because of his limitations, rather than despite them."^ Keep Bond as a period piece rather than making him wallow in shallow 21st century bullshit.
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 [20]
He decided to become a tax exile when Labour was returned to power in 1974, and has lived abroad ever since. However, in December 2007, he joined a protest in Bristol organised by the left-wing Unite trade union against the closure of a nearby Cadbury chocolate factory.[21][22]

References

  1. ^ Roger Moore Biography (1927-)
  2. ^ Link to www.rogermoore.org
  3. ^ More precisely, BBC1, BBC2, the ITV network, Channel 4, and Five, the five 'traditional' terrestrial stations. The series has since been seen shown on the digital terrestrial-only station ITV4. (See ITV4 reference below)
  4. ^ "ITV4" article, Wikipedia, Version used dated 29 October 2006, retrieved 6 November 2006
  5. ^ "Need Citation"
  6. ^ Why did 'saint' Roger Moore break so many hearts? Daily Mail, 12 October 2007
  7. ^ The Fly Who Loved Me (directed by Dan Chambers)
  8. ^ People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Foundation
  9. ^ Roger Moore helps Selfridges to Drop Foie Gras
  10. ^ "The Man With The Golden Heart". Mag Suisse/roger-moore.com. http://www.roger-moore.com/magsuisse-article.htm. Retrieved 3 December 2008. 
  11. ^ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 55354, p. 23, 30 December 1998. Retrieved on 17 October 2009.
  12. ^ a b London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 56963, p. 24, 14 June 2003. Retrieved on 17 October 2009.
  13. ^ AFP: Roger Moore honored with star on 'Walk of Fame&#39
  14. ^ Roger Moore Official Site
  15. ^ Roger Moore's official website
  16. ^ Amazon UK
  17. ^ Roger Moore: "It's all a bit of a joke" Roger Moore Official Site
  18. ^ Black, Jeremy The Politics of James Bond: From Fleming's Novels to the Big Screen (2005)
  19. ^ Bremner, Rory Beware of Imitations (1999)
  20. ^ Venning, Harry "Flashback thriller was a shock to the system", The Stage, 28 October 1999
  21. ^ "News January/February 2008: Cadbury's Crazy closure challenged". T&G Record (Transport and General Workers' Union). 23 January 2008. http://www.tgwu.org.uk/Templates/Journal.asp?NodeID=94048&int1stParentNodeID=42469&int2ndParentNodeID=89440. Retrieved 13 May 2008. 
  22. ^ Deedes, Henry (13 December 2007). "Pandora: Comrade Moore joins the fight". The Independent. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20071213/ai_n21154642. Retrieved 13 May 2008. 

External links

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Sir Roger George Moore (born 14 October 1927) is an English actor and United Nations ambassador. He is probably the most well known for playing fictional spy James Bond in seven movies from 1973 to 1985. He played James Bond more times than any other actor. He was also well known for playing Simon Templar in the television show The Saint. He began his career by becoming a male model. He was the only child of a policeman, George Moore, and a housewife, Lilian "Lily".

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