Roger Moore – Bio, Net Worth, Height
| contour: | Roger Moore |
|---|---|
| Age of death: | 89 years old |
| high: | 6 ft 1 in (186 cm) |
| Profession: | actor |
| net worth: | $110 million |
| status: | deceased |
origin
Roger Moore is a British actor, producer, philanthropist and author. He is best known for playing the lead role of “James Bond” in seven Bond films. His television credits include Ivanhoe, Maverick, Saint and Persuader. He was knighted by the Queen in 2003. Roger George Moore was born on October 14, 1927 in Stockwell, London. His mother, Lillian, was a housewife and his father, George, was a police officer. He is an only child. Moore attended Battersea Grammar School in South London, followed by Launceston College School. He also attended Dr Chaloner’s Grammar School, the venerable Beeder College and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Moore served in the Royal Army for about 3 years before starting full-time acting. He rose to the title of captain.
Profession
Moore appeared in early films such as Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) and Trottie True (1949). He signed with MGM in the mid-1950s and appeared in films such as Interrupted Melody (1955), The King’s Thief (1955) and Diane (1956). He played “Michael” in the Warner Bros. movie “Mirachel” (1959). From the late 1950s to the early 1970s, Moore dominated the small screen. He played “Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe” in Ivanhoe (1958-59), “Silk Harris” in The Alaskans (1959-60), and “Silk Harris” in Mavericks (1960-61) Played “The Maverick”. He rose to fame by playing the role of “Simon Templar” in the adaptation of Saints (1962-69). The series is based on the novel by Leslie Charteris. He also appeared in the series “The Persuaders (1971-72)” alongside famous actor Tony Curtis.
Moore landed the coveted “James Bond” role in Guy Hamilton’s “Life and Death” (1973). The role of Bond was previously played by Scottish actor Sean Connery. Moore appeared in “The Man with the Golden Gun” (1974), “The Spy Who Loved Me” (1977), “Moonlight” (1979), “For Your Eyes Only” (1981), “Octopus” (1983) and Bond’s role was repeated in “Killing View” (1985). He retired from the Bond film franchise in 1985. Moore’s other films include Bullseye! (1990) with Michael Caine, Discovery (1996) with Jean-Claude van Damme, and Spice World (1997) with Victoria Beckham.
In addition to acting, Moore has written several books. His publications include Roger Moore as James Bond 007 (1973), My Word Is My Bond (2008), Bond on Bond: Reflections on 50 Years of James Bond (2012) and Last Man Standing (2014). Moore was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1991. He was awarded the International Humanitarian Award in 2000. His star was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.
personal
Roger Moore passed away on Tuesday 23 May 2017 in Switzerland. He is 89 years old. His reported cause of death was cancer. Moore was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes back in 2013. He also had pneumonia and had a pacemaker installed. Moore, who stands at a maximum height of 6 feet 1 inches, is of British ancestry. Before his death, his net worth was estimated at $110 million.
Moore was married four times. His first wife was actress and skater “Doorn Van Steyn”. They were together from 1946 to 1953. He married his second wife, Welsh singer “Dorothy Squires”, in 1953. The marriage ended in divorce in 1968. Moore was married to his third wife “Luisa Mattioli” from 1969 to 1996. His fourth wife was a former flight attendant and multi-millionaire “Christina Tolstrup”. They were together from 2002 until their death in 2017. In addition to his fourth wife, Moore has three children, Deborah, Jeffrey and Christian.
Photo by Frantogian [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Roger Moore real name, birthday, wiki
| real name: | Roger George Moore |
|---|---|
| Birthday: | October 14, 1927 |
| place of birth: | Stockwell, London, UK |
| Zodiac: | Libra |
| high: | 6 ft 1 in (186 cm) |
| Profession: | Actor, Producer, Philanthropist |
| Active for several years: | [1945-2017[1945-2017 |
| net worth: | $110 million |
| marriage: | Doorn van Steyn, Dorothy Squires, Luisa Mattioli, Kristina “Kiki” Tholstrup |
| Death instrument: | dead |
| die: | May 23, 2017 |
| cause of death: | cancer |
| place of death: | Switzerland |
