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Sir Roger Moore English actor and film producer. Roger is perhaps 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. He has been a UNICEF ambassador since 1991.
TELEVISION SERIES 1958-59 Ivanhoe, 1959-61 The Alaskans, 1959-62 Maverick 1962-69 The Saint (also directed some episodes) 1971-72 The Persuaders
MADE-FOR-TELEVISION MOVIES 1977 Sherlock Holmes in New York 1992 The Man Who Wouldn't Die
FILMS Caesar and Cleopatra, 1945; The Last Time I Saw Paris, 1954; Interrupted Melody, 1955; The King's Thief, 1955; Diane, 1955; The Miracle, 1959; The Sins of Rachel Cade, 1961; Gold of the Seven Saints, 1961; Rape of the Sabines, 1961; No Man's Land, 1961; Crossplot, 1969; The Man Who Haunted Himself, 1970; Live and Let Die, 1973; The Man with the Golden Gun, 1974; Gold, 1974; That Lucky Touch, 1975; Shout at the Devil, 1976; Street People, 1976; The Spy Who Loved Me, 1977; The Wild Geese, 1978; Escape from Athena, 1979; Moonraker, 1979; North Sea Hijack, 1980; Sunday Lovers, 1980; The Sea Wolves, 1980; The Cannonball Run, 1981; For Your Eyes Only, 1982; The Naked Face, 1983; Octopussy, 1983; A View to a Kill, 1985; Bed and Breakfast, 1989; Bullseye!, 1989; Fire, Ice and Dynamite, 1990; The Quest, 1995
Dear Sir Roger.
Like every month I would like to thank you to be so friendly to take your time for reading the questions from your fans.
I think this is such great from you and cant be thanked enough.
This time I have a question about David Niven.
Like you Mr. Niven played also James Bond 007, not in an EON Movie, but anyway...
Of course you cant see the 1967"Casino Royale" as a real Bondfilm, but I think it was a very funny movie.
Did you know David Niven at this time personaly or was that later.
And have you ever talked to him about the part, when you get 007,maybe to get some inspiration or something else ?
I wish you good health and always sun in your summer holiday.
With my very best wishes,
your fan
Volker Möbus
Hello again Volker
Yes I did know Niv in the 1960s. I first really got to know him when we made The King's Thief together in Hollywood, the decade before. Though as the years went by we became much closer friendsin the 1970s.
We never really spoke about him playing 007 - I'm sure he would have jested about it at some point, but actors generally don't discuss parts they've each played - you don't see Mel Gibson sitting around talking to Kenneth Branagh about how they both played Hamlet.
Dear sir Roger moore,
I 'm from China Hong Kong and I 'm just a student, I hope you don't mind my English Language are bad
First, I want to ask you that you act the film of (Double o Seven) James Bond, Can you tell me that are sometime difficult to act James Bond, But the Bad people attack you, But one thing I must ask is you drive a plane in the James Bond, Are you really can drive a plane or just acrobatics, I'll look forward to get your answer!
Your sincerely
Gardner
HelloGardner
Of course I can fly a plane! Well, so long as it's on a studio stage and doesn't move off the ground.
Alas no, I can't fly them for real myself.
Hello Sir Roger
Thank you for answering my May question
My question for July is this... 
Did you ever watch the series Return Of The Saint with Ian Ogilvy and if so what did you think of it?
I think if there is going to be a Saint movie Geoffrey Moore should play him as a young man and Ian Ogilvy should play him as a mature man because I think Ian did a fine job (not as good as you of course,original is always the best).
Thanks again for answering our questions
Take care
Best wishes
Noel
Also
Hi Sir Roger,
If there is a Saint movie, who is going to play the role of the Saint?
I hope it's someone who looks like you, otherwise fans me be disapointed again. Remember Val Kilmer?
And I hope the action takes place in London, not in Toronto.
Regards,
Claude
Hi Noel & Claude
No I never really watched Return Of The Saint, aside from a few clips. I was busy doing other things then, and besides I didn't want to have to answer questions in interviews about how I rated Ian Ogilvy - I'm sure he was absolutely brilliant in all the episodes, but I felt it more diplomatic to be able to say "I've not seen them" - much like I did with Timothy Dalton's Bond.
I can't yet say who is going to be the new Saint - it's getting very close to being signed and sealed though, and we're all delighted withthe choice.
It'll be filmed in Canada.
The actor involved has a great and I'm sure you'll all be pleased.
Dear Sir Roger,
Read that you went to drama school with much-loved actress Yootha Joyce, of 'George and Mildred' fame, and that you commuted in together. There doesn't seem to be much information  around about Yootha Joyce, especially her early life, and I wanted to ask what you remember about her.
It's very good-natured of you to answer questions from members of the public, on top of your work for UNICEF.
Thanks and best wishes.
Stella
Hi Stella
Ah dear Yootha. She was a very sweet young girl, and had a great sense of humour.
I know she was born just a couple of months before me in Wandsworth and after RADA concentrated on stage work, particularly with Joan Littlewood's company. Then of course she made some tv show and film appearances. Our paths didn't really cross in later life, and I was deeply saddened to hear of her death. It was such a shame that alcoholism took her from us.
Dear Sir Roger,
I hope that you and your family are well. I'm sorry about the death of your tailor because I know how close the relationship between a tailor and his customer can be. My father is also a tailor and originally traded from his shop in Kingsbury, London, NW9 between 1969 and 1993. At some stage during the early years it appears that you came into our shop and had a look at some of our materials and bunches. My father says that you were accompanied by a lady but my aunt says that you were accompanied by Tony Curtis. Unfortunately, my father's cataracts prevented him from recognising you. However, when he asked for your details he couldn't believe that such a great favourite of his was visiting his shop. Considering that Kingsbury is very close to Stanmore and Elstree and not too far from Denham, you may have been going home or to work. It was a long time ago but if you recall the event my question is, was it you and were you with a lady or with Tony Curtis?
Hello there
I can't honestly remember, but if it was in NW9 I'd say it was more likely when I lived in Stanmore, pre 1970, as I was working up in Elstree then. I very much doubt I'd have taken Tony Curtis there, as we were Pinewood based during the Persuaders
Dear Sir Roger,
As a child, Moonraker was my first Bond film. My father and I were never close, but we were inseparable when it came to James Bond movies and Corvette sports cars which he and I collect. Sitting here watching Moonraker on a weekend on Blue Ray Hi Definition brings back the best of memories with my Dad. Thanks for helping to give us that.
I read your book and was aware of "The Saint" but not the Persuaders. I went back and watched all of the episodes during the initial weeks after the birth of our fist child Nora when I had time off.
Question: How much input did you have on the clothes that both you and Mr Curtis wore on the  set? Were the outfits available for public purchase at the time?
I thought they were great and was curious about your designs, input and what gave you inspiration for designs?
Thanks for all you do and your contribution to my life then and now.
Harold Richardson II
United States
Hi Harold
At the time we made The Persuaders, I was involved with a clothing company up in Bradford, Yorkshire. I did have an input into my character's clothes in so much as I suggested the style and type of things I thought he'd wear - he was a Lord, a bit of a playboy and a man about town. So that gave mea few ideas.
The folks in Bradford took my ideas and turned them into reality. I'm credited with designing them, though am not quite that talented - I'd say I more 'inspired' them. Tony did his own thing to suit his character. I stayed out of that!
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