Roger Moore British Actor (1927–2017)
Roger Moore · television actor and film actor · British
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Biography
British actor Roger Moore was born on 14 October 1927 in Stockwell. He passed away on 23 May 2017 at the age of 89. He was recognised as The Chief in Spice World (1997).
Records list Three Little Pigskins (1934) as his earliest screen credit. In all, 60 films and 6 TV series appear in his credits from 1934 to 2018. He played Edward, Duke of Castlebury in A Princess for Christmas (2011), Lloyd Faversham in Boat Trip (2002) and Robert Ogilvie in The Enemy (2001). His screen work on record ends with Brian Pern in 2014.
He collected 5 awards. The list of wins starts with Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1998. His latest listed award is Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres in 2008.
Filmography
66 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kickboxer: Retaliation | Film | |
| 2018 | Un'emozione per sempre 2.0 | Tarot man | Film |
| 2014–2017 | Brian Pern | TV series | |
| 2013 | Incompatibles | self | Film |
| 2011 | A Princess for Christmas | Edward, Duke of Castlebury | Film |
| 2010 | Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore | Film | |
| 2002 | Boat Trip | Lloyd Faversham | Film |
| 2002 | Tatort: Schatten | self | Film |
| 2001 | The Enemy | Robert Ogilvie | Film |
| 1997 | Spice World | The Chief | Film |
| 1996 | The Quest | Lord Edgar Dobbs | Film |
| 1994 | The Man Who Wouldn't Die | Thomas Grace | Film |
| 1992 | Bed & Breakfast | Adam | Film |
| 1990 | Bullseye! | Sir John Bevistock | Film |
| 1990 | Fire, Ice and Dynamite | Sir George Windsor | Film |
Show all 66 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Magic Snowman | Film | |
| 1985 | A View to a Kill | James Bond | Film |
| 1984 | The Naked Face | Dr. Judd Stevens | Film |
| 1983 | Curse of the Pink Panther | Inspector Clouseau | Film |
| 1983 | Octopussy | James Bond | Film |
| 1981 | For Your Eyes Only | James Bond | Film |
| 1981 | The Cannonball Run | Seymour | Film |
| 1980 | Sunday Lovers | Harry Lindon | Film |
| 1980 | The Sea Wolves | Captain Gavin Stewart | Film |
| 1979 | Escape to Athena | Major Otto Hecht | Film |
| 1979 | Moonraker | James Bond | Film |
| 1979 | North Sea Hijack | Rufus Excalibur ffolkes | Film |
| 1978 | The Wild Geese | Lieutenant Shaun Fynn | Film |
| 1977 | The Spy Who Loved Me | James Bond | Film |
| 1976 | Sherlock Holmes in New York | Sherlock Holmes | Film |
| 1976 | Shout at the Devil | Sebastian Oldsmith | Film |
| 1976 | Street People | Ulysses | Film |
| 1975 | That Lucky Touch | Michael Scott | Film |
| 1974 | Gold | Rodney "Rod" Slater | Film |
| 1974 | The Man with the Golden Gun | James Bond | Film |
| 1973 | Live and Let Die | James Bond | Film |
| 1971– | The Persuaders! | Brett Sinclair | TV series |
| 1970 | The Man Who Haunted Himself | Harold Pelham | Film |
| 1969 | Crossplot | Gary Fenn | Film |
| 1969 | Vendetta for the Saint | Film | |
| 1968 | The Fiction Makers | Simon Templar | Film |
| 1962 | No Man's Land | Film | |
| 1962– | The Saint | Simon Templar | TV series |
| 1961 | Gold of the Seven Saints | Shaun Garrett | Film |
| 1961 | Romulus and the Sabines | Romulus | Film |
| 1961 | The Sins of Rachel Cade | Paul Wilton | Film |
| 1959– | The Alaskans | Silky Harris | TV series |
| 1959 | The Miracle | Capt. Michael Stuart | Film |
| 1958– | Ivanhoe | Wilfred of Ivanhoe | TV series |
| 1957– | Maverick | Beau Maverick | TV series |
| 1956 | Diane | Henry II of France, Prince Henri | Film |
| 1955 | Interrupted Melody | Cyril Lawrence | Film |
| 1955 | The King's Thief | Jack | Film |
| 1954 | The Last Time I Saw Paris | Paul | Film |
| 1953 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | Film | |
| 1950 | Duchess of Idaho | Film | |
| 1950 | Francis | Film | |
| 1950 | Whirlpool | Film | |
| 1949 | Paper Orchid | Film | |
| 1949 | Trottie True | Film | |
| 1946 | Piccadilly Incident | Film | |
| 1945 | Caesar and Cleopatra | Film | |
| 1945 | Perfect Strangers | Film | |
| 1942 | Grand Central Murder | Film | |
| 1940 | The Shadow | Film | |
| 1934 | Three Little Pigskins | Film |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Won | |
| 2003 | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | |
| 2003 | Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Won | |
| 1998 | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Doorn Van Steyn (1946 to 1953, divorced), Dorothy Squires (1953 to 1968, divorced), Luisa Mattioli (1969 to 1996, divorced) and Kristina Tholstrup (2002 to 2017, ended by death). He was the father of Deborah Moore, and has 2 children in total. Education on record includes Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (acting), finishing in 1945; Launceston College; and Battersea Grammar School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Roger Moore at the time of death?
Roger Moore died on 23 May 2017 at the age of 89. He was born on 14 October 1927.
What is Roger Moore known for?
Roger Moore was known for playing The Chief in Spice World (1997).
What is Roger Moore’s nationality?
Roger Moore was British, born in Stockwell.
Who was Roger Moore married to?
Roger Moore’s marriages on record are to Kristina Tholstrup (2002 to 2017), Luisa Mattioli (1969 to 1996), Dorothy Squires (1953 to 1968) and Doorn Van Steyn (1946 to 1953).
Has Roger Moore won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres (2008).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q134333), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Allan warren · CC BY-SA 3.0
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