He never used a gun.His co-stars during the initial run included Honor Blackman, Diana Rigg and Linda Thorson.Macnee returned when that series was reprised as The New Avengers in the 1970s, appearing alongside Joanna Lumley's Purdey and Gareth Hunt's Mike Gambit. "We were mates from 1950s and I have so many happy memories of working with him. It lasted from 1988 until her death in 2007. "Patrick [had] a very happy and long life and the most wonderful children who took the greatest of care of him, in the last decade in particular. Ex-stepdaughter of Katherine Woodville. Patrick Macnee reprised his John Steed role for The New Avengers TV series, starring alongside Joanna Lumley and Gareth Hunt He is a producer, known for An Evening at the Improv (1981), History's Mysteries (1998) and Friends of Man (1974). Rescue efforts continue a day after the explosion that left at least 135 dead and over 4,000 injured. "Macnee also featured as a guest star in dozens of British, American and Australian TV productions; and made a cameo in Oasis's video for Don't Look Back In Anger.In a 2014 interview with The Lady magazine, Macnee said he believed The Avengers was a success because it "did something different and did it better. He also appeared in the 1985 James Bond film A View to a Kill, playing an ally of Roger Moore's Bond character, and made a cameo appearance as the head of a record company in This is Spinal Tap.Sir Roger tweeted: "So very sad to hear Pat Macnee has left us. He was 93. The Avengers’ Series; The New Avengers (1976-77) Mysteries, Magic and Miracles Series on Sci-Fi Channel; Shop. Avengers co-star Dame Diana Rigg paid tribute, saying: "Patrick was a very dear man and I owe him a great deal".He died peacefully at his home in California's Rancho Mirage on Thursday, Rupert said.Born in London, Macnee grew up in Berkshire and was educated at Summerfields Preparatory School and Eton.At the age of 11, he acted in Henry V opposite a young Sir Christopher Lee.
He played a number of minor roles - including one in Laurence Olivier's 1948 film version of Hamlet - before rising to fame in the original Avengers series between 1961 and 1969. He was married three times, including to actress Katherine Woodville, with whom he acted in The Avengers.
He had great stories and great detail and wonderful energy," she continued. After World War II, he started making British television appearances in Morning Departure (1946), Hamlet (1947), Macbeth (1947), The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1950).
His third marriage was to Baba Majos de Nagyzsenye, daughter of opera singer Ella Némethy. Actor Patrick Macnee, star of The Avengers TV series, dies in California at the age of 93. "Thorson, who played assistant Tara King, remembered Macnee as "a paradox". These are external links and will open in a new window
Rupert Macnee was born on March 5, 1947 in London, England. The series developed a cult following around the world, with Macnee portraying the quintessentially English and mysterious super-spy John Steed. These are external links and will open in a new windowActor Patrick Macnee, star of The Avengers TV series, has died in California at the age of 93.The Briton, best known for playing John Steed in the 1960s television spy show, died at home with his family at his bedside, his son Rupert said.Macnee, who served in the Royal Navy during World War Two, also played roles in theatre, appearing on Broadway. Steed was known for his dress sense, always donning a bowler hat and carrying an umbrella, which was used as a secret weapon. These were all were movies made for television. They had two children, Rupert and Jenny, and a grandson, Christopher ("Kit").