The legendary film star chats with biographer gareth owen about his astonishing life and career. Sir roger moore biography affair, married, wife, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is sir roger moore. Sir roger george moore kbe 14 october 1927 23 may 2017 was an english actor and a unicef ambassador. Roger moores portrayal of bond is considered to be his most prominent work. Find highquality sir roger moore book signing stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Roger moore simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sir roger moore kbe has had an extraordinary career that has spanned seven decades, from early television to the golden age of hollywood and on to international superstardom.
I have always loved his humour, his englishness and, in this book, his honesty. One of the things i like about this book is that its written without any. Featuring inside stories and exclusive anecdotes from an extraordinary career that has included the iconic tv series the saint and the persuaders, plus hollywood blockbusters and, of course, the james bond films there will also be a unique opportunity to put your. Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2003 for his services to charity and he is a uncef ambassador.
Find rogers latest contact information and social profiles. War breaks out over roger moore fortune between widows. Roger moore has 24 books on goodreads with 7515 ratings. May 23, 2017 british former james bond actor roger moore poses for photographs at a book signing event for his new book bond on bond in london, thursday, oct. Roger moore collapses on stage uk news the guardian. It marked the directorial debut of john glen, who had worked as editor and. Find roger s latest contact information and social profiles. War breaks out over roger moore fortune between widows son. Roger moore collection 3 books set by roger moore goodreads.
Moore was a secret celebrity guest star in the broadway show and first performed on tuesday. British former james bond actor roger moore poses for photographs at a book signing event for his new book bond on bond in london, thursday, oct. Roger moore biography childhood, life achievements. However, my good friend paul from belfast met him on a book tour in the uk and got me a signed copy of his memoir bond on bond, which is a treasure in my library. May 23, 2017 roger moore, the handsome londoner who portrayed james bond in seven films with a cartoonish, cheeky charm and probably for a bit too long, has died. When i was young i watched ivanhoe, lancelot and then the saint, the protectors and when roger. Sir roger george moore kbe 14 october 1927 23 may 2017 was an english actor best. An evening with sir roger moore 2016 tour dates bond lifestyle. Roger moore books list of books by author roger moore. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. In an interview with hong kongs south china morning post, former james bond actor sir. Roger moore kicked off his book tour in leeds on sunday 27th october.
His mother was born in calcutta, india, to a british family. Roger moore phone number, email, current address peoplesmart. The book has never been opened, still sealed as when it arrived from the publisher. May 23, 2017 yeah, roger moores bond films are relatively easy to take potshots at. The 86yearold actor sat down with his biographer gareth owen in order. He was also well known for playing simon templar in the television show the saint. Sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders. The book, with many pictures, is based on moore s own memories, thoughts, and anecdotes about all things 007, with some of the profits of the book going to unicef. He had phoned to book a disco as i ran a mobile disco with my brother, so i wondered what my religion had to do with things. It is with a heavy heart that iconic images announces the passing of terry oneill, cbe. Oct 30, 20 roger moore kicked off his book tour in leeds on sunday 27th october. Jul 22, 2018 sir roger moore biography affair, married, wife, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is sir roger moore.
The quintessential suave hero, roger moore has enjoyed a successful career that has. Sep 14, 2017 for the fantasy authorrpg writer see roger moore. See all books authored by roger moore, including my word is my bond. His passing was confirmed on may 23, 2017 via a statement posted to his official twitter.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Former james bond star sir roger moore has passed away at the age of 89, after a short battle with cancer. To date, moore is the longestserving james bond actor at twelve years from when he was signed in 1973, to his retirement from the role in 1985, and seven official films connery also made seven, but his last bond film, never say never again 1983, is not part of the official eon productions bond series. Featuring inside stories and exclusive anecdotes from an extraordinary career that has included the iconic tv series the saint and the persuaders, plus hollywood blockbusters and, of course, the james bond films. Start by marking roger moore collection 3 books set my word is my bond, last man standing, a bientot hardcover as want to read.
It marked the directorial debut of john glen, who had worked as editor and second unit director on three other bond films. My word is my bond by roger moore, signed abebooks. The james bond that gradually turned 58 on screen and could barely do. I grew up with roger moore in ivanhoe, the saint, maverick and then the saint, the persuaders and, of course james bond. Following the huge success of his tour last year, sir roger will return with ten new dates in autumn 20.
Roger moore comes across as a nice guy and his diary is a window onto a very different era. Out of print for over forty years, the 007 diaries introduces roger moores james bond diary to a new generation of fans. The greatest of them all, a bbc radio special, hosted by roger moore may 24, 2008 the bond correspondence, a bbc4 special with roger moore as the voice of ian fleming 1994 reads jack higgins audio book thunder point penguin. Evening with sir roger moore birmingham tickets atg tickets.
Gareth is an author of nine books and has worked with roger moore on his autobiography my word is my. Tales from tinseltown, moore states that his first. He played james bond more times than any other actor. In this warm and engaging book, the late, great sir roger moore reflects on life and ageing.
The 86yearold actor sat down with his biographer gareth owen in order to discuss his life and career, including his time as. For your eyes only is a 1981 spy film and the twelfth in the james bond series produced by eon productions, and the fifth to star roger moore as the fictional mi6 agent james bond. An evening with sir roger moore 2015 tour dates bond lifestyle. The book takes the reader through experiences while filming maverick. Roger moore news updates on the james bond actors death. He played the british secret agent james bond in seven feature films between 1973 and 1985. Sir roger moore book signing stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in. Aug 26, 2014 sir roger moore jokingly admits that he wanted to call this book one lucky bastard, but his publishers tutted, so its called last man standing instead.
He also played siman templar in the television series the saint between 1962 and 1969. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Roger first wanted to be an artist, but got into films full time after becoming an extra in the late 1940s. Signed by roger moore on a special page prepared for that purpose. As moore admits, almost everyone he regales us with tales of is dead. Roger george moore was born on october 14, 1927 in stockwell, london, england, the son of lillian pope and george alfred moore, a policeman. Delivered, along with his own handdrawn sketches, to his publisher shortly before he passed away, in a bientot, roger looks back on his life and gives it his trademark sideways glance, too. Sir roger moore is one of my favorite actors in the role of james bond secret agent 007,and is a very witty,very entertaining,and very informative writer. Gareth is an author of nine books and has worked with roger moore on his. Jun 21, 2019 at the time of his death in may 2017 at the age of 89, sir roger moore had an apartment in monte carlo, a flat in londons eaton square and a ski chalet in cransmontana, switzerland. Dashing, handsome and every inch the archetypal english gentleman, he was unforgettable as the saint, as lord brett sinclair in the persuaders and, of course, as james bond, making seven blockbusting films as arguably. The book had a lot of interesting timesit brought back childhood memories of the various programs i watched with sir roger moore and later programs. He is probably the most well known for playing fictional spy james bond in seven movies from 1973 to 1985.
Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. This book is part of easton press signed first edition collection. Roger moore news on the actors death, his battle with cancer and funeral plus more on wife kristina tholstrup and kids deborah, geoffery and christian. Explore books by roger moore with our selection at. The book, with many pictures, is based on moores own memories, thoughts, and anecdotes about all things 007, with some of the profits of the book going to unicef. Aug 30, 2014 last man standing by roger moore michael omara books. Daughter shares memories of growing up with james bond when sir roger moore died on may 23 this year, there was an outpouring of affection of the type granted to very few entertainers. An evening with sir roger moore new theatre oxford atg. Yeah, roger moores bond films are relatively easy to take potshots at. Official website of the academyaward winning filmmaker and bestselling author, michael moore. At the time of his death in may 2017 at the age of 89, sir roger moore had an apartment in monte carlo, a flat in londons eaton square and a ski chalet in cransmontana, switzerland.
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