A chat with Albert Moses

Albert Moses played a bartender in "The Spy Who Loved Me". He was Sadruddin in "Octopussy" and he is an extremelly kind person who accepted to answer some questions for Sir Roger Moore's Official Website.

Could you let me know about your first role in "The Spy Who Loved Me" ?

It was very interesting because it was Barbara Bach's first film role and she was great. She is a wonderful person and it was a pleasure to work with her and Roger. Filming in Egypt was fun. Barbara went onto marrying Ringo Starr of the Beatles.

What whas your impression of Roger Moore when you first met him on the set ? Could you give us some anecdotes with him, knowing he is a great joker ?

We all meet before the day filming for a meal and the new actors are all introduced. It is a very pleasant event and we enjoy ourselves as it is really a party. Roger was very pleasant. He is famous for his jokes and he did not miss this film as well and ad-libbed the last lines when handing over the Indian rupees to me when he said " this will keep you in curries for a long time". It went down well.

Many people and Roger Moore himself considered “The Spy Who Loved Me” as the best film of the Roger Moore era. Do you share this opinion ?

Yes it was a great film. There was lot of unusual action in it and the Egyptian location added a great dimension to it.

You returned as Sadruddin in “Octopussy”.How did it happen that you returned for another Bond movie?

We got along so well in "The Spy Who Loved Me" that they decided to give me the role of Sadruddin in Octopussy . It was a lovely role to play. A British Agent working under cover in India as a Taxi driver. I owned a motor cycle myself and toured the whole Island of Sri Lanka riding it. It was fun to ride the very powerful Tuk-Tuk in the film after such a long time.

You drove a Tuk-Tuk with Roger Moore in it. I am sure you can say a lot about this scene ...

Yes driving the Tuk-Tuk brought back memories of my younger days in Sri Lanka. I was a daredevil rider those days and did lot of stunts for fun back home and have a broken thumb as a souvenir of my wild days. I did the very daring riding inside a metal globe upside down.I wonder if I still have the guts to do it now.

It seems there was a great chemistry between you, Roger Moore and Vijay Amritraj !

Yes, we have to have a chemistry to work together with anyone in film, TV or stage shows. It helps with the performance of all concerned.

How was the atmosphere on set ?

The atmosphere on set was very relaxed. We have to be, to go through the days work. An actor's life is hard but the reward is seeing yourself on screen entertaining the film goers.

Are you still in touch with Roger Moore or any members of the Bond family ?

Not really, we meet once a year at parties. Everyone has their own commitments and live so far apart getting on with life.

You are yourself involved with charity. What do you think about Roger Moore’s dedication for UNICEF ?

I feel it is a privilege to get involved in charity work and I'm glad to make my contribution to society, I do a lot of work specially with children. There are thousands round the world who need help and even in England there are charities needing help for adults as well as children. My charity work was recognised and made a Knight Commander Of The Order Of St John of Jerusalem. Roger Moore is also doing a great work. I wish more artists will do the same.

You are an actor, director, producer and writer: what are your current projects ?

I have written, produced and directed two TV thrillers on location in Malta and appeared in a cameo role in both like Alfred Hitchcock in his films, and I am now working on. Now I am working on a song and dance show and an Indian detective drama. I have published two children's book, "The Hawk And The Turtles" and "Mustapha Mouse Goes To The City".

Interview: Marie-France Vienne, Sir Roger Moore Official Website